EQC Meeting Date: February 19, 2020
To: Members of the Environmental Quality Commission
From: Beth Kallestad, Program Coordinator
Title
Consider having a Northfield Climate Action Plan booth for a day at Eco Experience at Minnesota State Fair.
Body
Action Requested:
The EQC discusses this promotional/educational opportunity.
Summary Report:
At the January 15, 2020 EQC meeting the opportunity to have a one-day “pop-up” booth at the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair this August was discussed. The booth would share information about our Climate Action Plan as a way to education a wider audience on the topic and bring recognition and awareness to motivate others. EQC members need to finish discussion and decide if an application will be submitted as application is due on March 6, 2020. See Call for Exhibitors <https://www.pca.state.mn.us/eco-experience/call-exhibitors-eco-experience>.
A recording of the information meeting held by MPCA <https://minnesota.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/minnesota/recording/play/ad6b38ebecc642c0975a71eae9c29eeb> is available for those who might wish to learn more about expectations.
Alternative Options:
EQC does not apply.
Financial Impacts:
Staff time and EQC time and possible funds to create display.
Tentative Timelines:
March 6, 2020 Application deadline.