The environmental justice advisory group (EJAG) advises the MPCA commissioner on the implementation of the agency's environmental justice framework, provides feedback on its effectiveness, and offers suggestions for future improvements. This includes:
- providing recommendations to the MPCA commissioner on improvements to policies and procedures to ensure integration of environmental justice principles into the MPCA’s work
- collaborating with the MPCA to improve civic engagement with environmental justice communities and acting as liaisons to strengthen communications and relationships between environmental justice communities and the MPCA
- sharing oral history and community experiences so the agency can better understand the communities they serve and inform community-based solutions
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The MPCA is seeking new members for this advisory group. Through participation, members can share insight and feedback with MPCA leadership to better inform the agency’s work in communities disproportionately impacted by pollution.
Who should apply: To intentionally create a diverse committee of Minnesotans, candidates from various racial, cultural, economic, and geographic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Ideal candidates for the advisory group include individuals from communities disproportionately impacted by environmental burdens, as well as those with experience in community engagement, public participation, advocacy, policy development, environmental justice, public health, or related fields.
Commitment: The group will meet approximately quarterly, with possible committee work between meetings.
Please submit the application below by Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Applications should be sent to Jen Grey Eagle, environmental justice outreach coordinator, by email or mail.
- email: Jen.Grey.Eagle@state.mn.us
- mail: Attn: Jen Grey Eagle, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 520 Lafayette Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55155
To request translated materials or other accommodations to complete the application, please email Jen.Grey.Eagle@state.mn.us.
Current members
The MPCA commissioner strives to appoint a diverse group of people throughout the state who bring a variety of backgrounds and skills. Members are selected with input from a selection committee that includes external stakeholders and current EJAG members.
- Deirde Coleman
- Zhu Gong
- Lakota Ironboy
- Natalie Johnson
- Leslie Kaup
- Ellie Leonardsmith
- Lauren McKenzie
- Andrea Rossin
- La Shella Sims
- Steve Sternberg
- Akia Vang