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. Since 1963, over $650 million has been appropriated to more than 1,300 projects recommended by the Commission to protect and enhance Minnesota's environment and natural resources.
- Susan Thornton, Director
Quick Links to Important Information
2011-2012 Request for Proposal (RFP)
The LCCMR's 2011-2012 Request for Proposal (RFP) for funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund has been issued. Click above to download a PDF of the RFP. Visit the 2011-2012 Proposal & Funding Process page for more information or for updates on activities and schedules. Below are links to the online submission form and downloadable templates for required proposal sections (see the RFP for more information).
- 2011-2012 LCCMR Proposal Submit Form
- Main Proposal template (MS Word)
- Detailed Project Budget template (MS Excel)
- Acquisition List template (MS Excel) - For proposals involving land acquisition only
- Additional Proposal Requirements
- Additional Explanation of Evaluation Criteria
2010 Project Recommendations (H.F. 2624 & S.F. 2462)
On 10/14/09 the LCCMR made allocation recommendations for 48 projects to be funded from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund beginning July 1, 2010. Those recommendations have been introduced as bills to the Minnesota House of Representatives as House File 2624 and to the Minnesota Senate as Senate File 2462. All LCCMR recommended research project must undergo peer review - click here for information on the peer review process for recommended research projects. Check the schedule and the 2010 Proposal & Funding Process page for updates on activities and schedules.
Adopted January 16, 2009; for the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
Biennial Report and Summary of 2007-2008 Activities, Projects, and Recommendations
Adopted January 16, 2009; Pursuant to: M.S. 116P.09, Subd. 7
Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan
A comprehensive inventory and assessment of Minnesota's environment and natural resources that identifies critical issues and trends affecting Minnesota's environment and natural resources and provides recommendations for strategies to best address these issues and trends.
The LCCMR is always seeking ideas and advice on how future money from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund should be spent. Please fill out our Citizen Input Form to share your thoughts.
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