Mary Connor

Sustainability, the environment, public health. Tweets are my own and may not reflect the views of my employer.

[mnhealth @mnhealth]

The Minnesota Health Equity Networks will host regional gatherings in January! The networks are open to all interested in advancing health equity. Visit us online to find upcoming dates and registration information: https://t.co/GxSvxb9xaO #MNHealthEquityNetworks

[Minnesota Pollution Control Agency @MnPCA]

Don't you know about the bird? Well, everybody knows the bird is the word!

Stop by the #EcoExperience at the @mnstatefair 🎡 to see the City of Virginia's 20-foot loon and learn more about Get the Lead Out MN!

[Mary Connor @MLConnor]

Lack of investment in black neighborhoods means they are more vulnerable to climate change https://t.co/wXTJlUPL4V

[Mary Connor @MLConnor]

Data show ice cover on Minnesota lakes has declined an average of 10-14 days over the past 50 years, due to climate change. https://t.co/C5RQpaAG51 via @MPRnews

[Mary Connor @MLConnor]

"The tendency to build highways in neighborhoods with lower incomes or higher proportions of people of color . . . is well established and is one reason that pollution and illnesses such as asthma are more prevalent in those areas." https://t.co/MJXt1AjNAo via @YahooNews

[Mary Connor @MLConnor]

More than 25% of Minnesota's resident live near a toxic release site -- the 12th highest rate among U.S. states. That number includes 27.5% of MN's Hispanic population, 22% of the Black population, and19.% of Native Americans. We have much work to do! https://t.co/2kbWCTpux0

[Minnesota Pollution Control Agency @MnPCA]

#DYK that each year Minnesotans throw away more than 850K tons of recyclables, worth around $153M? Learn how counties, cities, townships, and tribal communities are using our grants to fund projects that improve #recycling and #composting in Greater MN: https://t.co/0gKJB10Mal

[Mary Connor @MLConnor]

@mcclan And hello, BTW!

[Mary Connor @MLConnor]

@mcclan Do you recommend?

[Mary Connor @MLConnor]

A teacher DIYed an air purifier for her classroom to help protect kids from COVID transmission. Might be useful to MN folks dealing with poor air quality from wildfire smoke. Instructions at the link! https://t.co/aFrackidj7 via @NPR

[Mary Connor @MLConnor]

Ask the MPCA: What can you do when you are especially sensitive to wood smoke and your neighbors are having lots of backyard fires? https://t.co/kxEfiavFH2

[MN Air Quality Index @mpca_aqi]

The unprecedented long duration air quality event continues across Minnesota. The air quality alert has been extended until 3pm Tuesday and now includes all of Minnesota. Purple, Red, and Orange AQI conditions are forecasted, with the worst arriving Saturday morning. #MNwx #AQI

[Minnesota Pollution Control Agency @MnPCA]

It's #PlasticFreeJuly! Wondering how you can cut down your plastic use? Check out our helpful list of 13 #sustainable choices for your green life: https://t.co/hj5S2EH5Xu

[Minnesota Pollution Control Agency @MnPCA]

If you're trying to sell a home with an abandoned #SepticTank and unsure of how to proceed, we've got answers to your questions! Learn more: https://t.co/iMgqQCxXBl #AskTheMPCA

[Minnesota Pollution Control Agency @MnPCA]

When temperatures climb and the summer sun beats down, conditions are ripe for our lakes to produce harmful #AlgaeBlooms. Avoid contact with green, slimy water and remember: when in doubt, STAY OUT! Learn more: https://t.co/cCdCyosRZr

[Minnesota Pollution Control Agency @MnPCA]

Making the switch to electric vehicles and equipment is an important step to reduce emissions. We're offering $3.5M to help orgs purchase #EVs and equipment, and another $1.7M to replace diesel vehicles and equipment with cleaner models! Learn more: https://t.co/qMnTvV2cBt

[Mary Connor @MLConnor]

What's the green stuff in the lake? @angiehongwater wades in to find out. https://t.co/kj0axRga5k

[Minnesota Pollution Control Agency @MnPCA]

Rain and snowmelt from city streets can carry all sorts of #pollutants into storm drains. But catch basins are one way that #stormwater systems work to filter out leaves and other debris, keeping it out of our lakes and streams! Learn more on our website: https://t.co/X2pEizE1mX

[Adopt-a-Drain MN @AdoptaDrainMN]

Did you know that lawn and garden watering account for an average of 40% of total household water usage during the summer? Plus, one of the biggest threats to our waters today is polluted runoff water. By installing a rain barrel you are making a difference in the community! ☔

[Mary Connor @MLConnor]

California's clean fuel standard has sparked a renewable gas boom in Midwest. Could the new Clean Cars Minnesota rule boost the industry further? https://t.co/VTIIbLRhwy via @energynews_US