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My First Lobbying Experience: A Report from D.C.

I recently had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. to talk to Minnesota legislators about Great Lakes protection. Every year, the Healing Our Waters (HOW) Coalition organizes a Great Lakes Day at the Capitol. This annual event includes environmental groups from the Great Lakes region. I was very nervous for this trip because I had never lobbied before. Though I have set up meetings for hundreds of people with their legislators, prepared materials, and helped with turnout for lobby events, I have never actually participated myself. As the woman behind the scenes, I have often spent my

Be a Clean Water Voter in Connecticut!

Your vote is your voice - make sure it's heard! Learn more about upcoming elections, how to register to vote, where to cast your ballot, and how to get non-partisan assistance.

Keep mosquitoes at bay - the healthy way!

During mosquito season, there are some steps you can take to minimize your exposure to mosquitoes without relying on mosquito spray programs. While pesticide spray programs may seem like the best choice, they do pose health and environmental risks even when used as directed. Synthetic pyrethroids can worsen respiratory symptoms, organophosphates are linked to neurodegenerative diseases, and these pesticides are toxic to bees, pollinators, and other beneficial insects (as well as birds, fish, and amphibians - natural predators of mosquitoes!). Fortunately, there are effective ways to minimize