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Minnesota Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan

Minnesota’s Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan offers vision for the state’s environment and natural resources

(7/7/2008) A new report, released by the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment and the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR), offers comprehensive assessments and recommendations pertaining to the future of Minnesota. The Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan (SCPP) charts long-term strategies for addressing critical issues and trends impacting Minnesota’s environment and natural resources. Read the press release >>

Download the Draft Final Plan

Participate in the SCPP public forum, July 14

The development of a Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan to chart a long-term course for Minnesota’s natural heritage is now underway. The SCPP consists of recommendations for addressing critical issues and trends that impact the state’s environment and resources.

On July 14, the public is invited to attend a forum to help finalize the recommendations. More info >>

Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR)
The function of the LCCMR (formerly LCMR) is to make funding recommendations to the legislature for natural resource projects primarily from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. These projects are designed to help protect and enhance Minnesota’s natural resources.

On December 20, 2006, the LCCMR recommended the proposal from the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment/Bonestroo/DSU and CR Planning.