LEGISLATIVE-CITIZEN COMMISSION ON  MINNESOTA RESOURCES (LCCMR)

The LCCMR is made up of 17 members: 5 Senators, 5 Representatives, 5 citizens appointed by the governor, 1 citizen appointed by the Senate, and 1 citizen appointed by the House. 

The function of the LCCMR (formerly LCMR) is to make funding recommendations to the legislature for special environment and natural resource projects, primarily from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.  These projects help maintain and enhance Minnesota 's environment and natural resources.   

The LCCMR developed from a program initiated in 1963.  Prior to June 1, 2006, over $525 million has been appropriated to approximately 1,214 projects recommended to protect and enhance Minnesota's environment and natural resources.  

(posted 02/13/2008, updated 02/14/2008)

Future LCCMR Request for Proposals (RFP) Schedule (posted 2/13/08)
Click here for more information.

2008 LCCMR Recommendations for the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund  
(updated 2/20/08)

  - Funding recommendations to the Legislature: H.F. 2745 (House) and S.F. 2492 (Senate) (updated 2/20/08)
  - Information Relating to 2008 Proposals and Presentation Process (updated 10/31/07)
  - Peer Review for 5 Research Projects in 2008 Recommendations (updated 01/24/08)

LCCMR Preliminary Six-Year Strategic Plan for the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (posted 7/24/07)

   - Presentations by experts on topics during development of the LCCMR Strategic Plan and 2008 RFP (posted 10/5/07)

Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan  (updated 02/20/08)

Biennial Report
January 15, 2007; Pursuant to:  M.S. 116P.09, Subd. 7

Trust Fund Project Highlights - 2006 Environmental Initiative Awards

E-MAIL Notification 
To receive notice of all LCCMR activities, including immediate notice of the issuance of a RFP, please sign up on listserv or you can check the website.  The application proposal format will likely be similar in format to the last RFP format.  In addition, see the list of eligible and ineligible costs.  

The LCCMR has a new automated listserv to send email notification of meetings, announcements, and publications (such as the "Request for Proposals" and newsletter) to those interested in receiving the most up-to-date information in the fastest way possible. In order to receive email notifications, you need to subscribe to the list. 

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