‘Miscellany’ Archives
MPRB passes glyphosate use moratorium
MPRB Commissioners set a moratorium Oct. 17, 2018 on the use of glyphosate in all MPRB land and water resource management activities by Park Staff, consultants and contractors beginning January 1st 2019. The resolution also establishes a 15-member Technical and Community Advisory Committee to research viable alternatives to using glyphosate and other toxic pesticides throughout the park system and assist and advise the MPRB in transitioning towards pesticide-free resource management alternatives. The committee will be 9 community members (one by each commissioner) and 6 technical experts (by the Ass”'t. Supt. of Environmental Stewardship); all for a 2-year term. (more…)
MIGIZI new building
By KELLY DRUMMER, Migizi Executive Director The new building at 3017 27th Ave. South. MIGIZI Communications purchased a new building this summer and has designed plans to house all of its programs Native Academy, Sacred Visions, Native Youth Futures, First Person Productions and Green Jobs Pathway; at 3017 27th Av. So. Between Gandhi Mahal Restaurant, 27th Ave Café, and the U. S. Post Office. Our goal is to complete the $500,000 left to raise for the build out and renovations by late Fall. Please help spread the news about our new space!
