Environmental Stewardship Institute

Environmental Stewardship Institute
Environmental Stewardship Institute alum keeps Hidden Falls Park clean

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A summer project turned into a year-round commitment for 2020 ESI Fellow Jonathan Wilson-Thieroff. Read about how he made an impact reducing fishing line waste at this beloved riverfront park.  >>

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Jonathan with his fishing line receptacle
2020 Youth Empowerment Program final projects

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This year, participants in our Youth Empowerment Program tackled issues of environmental justice, microplastics, climate change and more. Enjoy a selection of their final projects.  >>

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A seagull made of plastic: The threat of plastics in our waters

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Audrey, a summer Youth Empowerment Program participant, wanted to make the threat of microplastics in freshwater visible through art. She crafted her seagull sculpture using plastic she found during just half an hour at a Lake Superior beach.  >>

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Mapping for environmental justice in the Twin Cities

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Curran, a Youth Empowerment Program participant, used data and mapping skills to visualize environmental injustice across Minneapolis and St. Paul. >>

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Youth guest column: Why environmental legislation is important and what you should know

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Fiona, a summer Youth Empowerment Program participant, wants you to get involved in legislative action for clean water and the environment. Here's her account of the impact of recent environmental legislation, the possibility for critical change this year and in the future, and how you can influence policy.  >>

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Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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