By Laura Ahmed, Marketing & Communications Director
November 3, 2024
LANESBORO, MN —Minnesota voters will soon decide whether to renew the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF), which allocates 40% of lottery revenues to support over 1,700 environmental projects since the early 1990s. Renewing the amendment would boost the fund’s interest rate from 5% to 7%, ensuring more resources for research, nonprofits, and educational programs.
At Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, the ENRTF has been vital. The fund has helped support the Outdoor School Program—an immersive three-day experience for students—by providing financial aid to lower costs. Without renewed funding, rising fees could force many schools to cancel these enriching trips.
Voters are urged to mark “yes” on the ballot (a blank vote counts as “no”). If approved, this amendment won’t be revisited until 2050.
Read the full story by David Burgett of KTTC »
About Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
Since 1978, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center has been dedicated to providing enriching outdoor education and adventure experiences for people of all ages. Located in the picturesque Bluff Country of southeastern Minnesota, Eagle Bluff offers immersive, hands-on programs that foster a deeper connection to nature and equip participants with valuable skills. From K-12 Outdoor School to summer camps and family adventures, Eagle Bluff inspires a lasting appreciation for the environment while empowering individuals to care for the earth and each other.For more information about Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center’s programs and mission, visit www.eaglebluffmn.org.
Media Contact:
Laura M. Ahmed
Director of Marketing and Communications
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
Cell: (507) 884-9577
Email: lauraa@eaglebluffmn.org
