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Environmental Review 101: A virtual toolbox


Minnesota's environmental review process can serve as a valuable tool to protect woodlands, wetlands, and wildlife habitat.


photo: blue heron

A Citizen's Guide: An Introduction to Environmental Review (2.35M, pdf)
An orientation to Minnesota's environmental review process.

A Citizen's Guide: Environmental Review and Local Government Decision-Making (929K, pdf)
Learn how the government reviews and permits development projects and how environmental reviews fit into this process.

A Citizen's Guide: Commenting on Environmental Review Projects (810K, pdf)
Information and tips on how to effectively comment on environmental reviews of development projects.

A Citizen's Guide: The Petition Process (1.02M, pdf)
Learn how 25 residents can request that the government complete an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW).

Examples and Illustrations for EQB Guidance Documents and Educational Materials
View sample environmental review documents, process diagrams, and related materials.



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