2024 Forums & EventsLegislative Update | April 26, 2024Lobbyist Elizabeth Wefel discusses the most recent legislative developments concerning parks and trails priorities as the Legislature prepares for the end of its session. With so much work left to be done, this is the most crucial legislative forum yet. Q&A with GMRPTC Legacy Grant Coordinators | March 25, 2024 If you are thinking about writing a Parks and Trails Legacy Grant this year, you’ll definitely want to watch this forum! This forum offered an in-depth discussion with the grant coordinators for the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) and provided a great opportunity to ask questions and learn great tips and tricks for the application process. GMPT Legislative Action Day 2024 | March 14, 2024This year’s event provided networking opportunities, speakers from key partners, advice on lobbying, connections with a few elected officials, and time for lobbying. The day’s events featured presentations from GMPT Lobbyist Elizabeth Wefel, who discussed GMPT’s legislative priorities and provided tips on lobbying. Executive Director Renee Mattson from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) also spoke about the Commission’s latest work. This year also featured award ceremony for Sen. Grant Hauschild, who received GMPT’s “Legislative Champion” award and discussed the important legislation he will be carrying for GMPT. Q&A with DNR Grant Coordinators | February 29, 2024Grant work can be tricky business, so it’s important to know your grant coordinators to help you through the process. The DNR has had a few shifts and changes with their grants department in the last few months, so we invited some of the staff to have a meet and greet with GMPT members! The forum offered a chance to meet new grant coordinators, provided updates on DNR grants, and allowed time for Q&A for those who wanted a little insider help understanding the wide variety of available DNR grants. |