by Joe Czapiewski, AICP

System Plan Coordinator, GMRPTC

Republished from the April-June issue of Planning Minnesota

What would you do if you had to create a new state agency from scratch?

That’s essentially what the 13 governor-appointed members of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) set out to do in October 2013. Armed with enabling legislation, the possibility of distributing a portion of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment funding, and a brand-new strategic plan, the volunteer Commission got to work improving outdoor recreation across Greater Minnesota.… Read the rest

This great MPR article highlights the growing power of volunteer organizations to make sure good things happen – including building and maintaining public recreation facilities! We’re excited to be working with so many of the volunteer and local government organizations receiving Legacy Amendment funds across Greater Minnesota. Thank you to our GMRPTC colleague Renee Mattson for her efforts to highlight their great work!… Read the rest

Do you know a great non-profit that deserves some recognition for its amazing work? The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) is currently accepting nominations for its annual Mission Awards! Check out the descriptions and nomination forms HERE.

Now let’s go make it happen for some of our great non-profits in Greater Minnesota!… Read the rest

The Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission will once again be hosting training workshops in each District in late April through early May. Special guest presenters will highlight successes from each District. Find out more HERE!… Read the rest