5 states where voters embraced environmental ballot initiatives (including one that will surprise you)

In Minnesota, voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to continue allocating at least 40% of state lottery revenue to an environment and natural resources trust fund until 2050. This fund has funneled hundreds of millions of dollars into over 1,700 projects statewide.

Justin Balik emphasized that despite the presidential election results, there are voters committed to environmental issues, indicating that specific and concrete articulations of such concerns resonate with many.

The trust fund has supported a wide range of initiatives from important data collection to on-the-ground projects, contributing significantly to clean energy research and community environmental education.

Kris Larson highlighted the fund's impact on research concerning climate change's effects on various ecosystems, illustrating the vital role that informed community participation plays in ongoing environmental efforts.

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