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Thank your legislator for protecting Amara's Law

In 2023, Minnesota passed Amara's Law, the strongest PFAS prevention legislation in the country. And this year, in 2025, Minnesota lawmakers stood strong and rejected pressure from the chemical industry to carve out dangerous exemptions to this bipartisan legislation. Let’s take a moment to say thank you.

Celebrate the 4th of July – Without the Waste!

Fireworks, parades, and picnics—what’s not to love about the 4th of July? But all too often, our celebrations leave behind a trail of plastic, food waste, and pollution that harms our water and communities. This Independence Day, let’s declare our freedom from wasteful traditions and commit to a cleaner, greener holiday. Read on for a few simple ways to celebrate sustainably.

Soak Up the Sun, Not the Waste: Your Guide to a Sustainable Minnesota Summer

Summer in Minnesota is pure magic. Whether you’re camping in the Northwoods, boating on one of our 10,000 lakes, or dancing at a neighborhood festival, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the season. But all that fun can also mean a lot of waste. This summer, let’s protect the places we love by treading a little lighter. Read on for ideas on how to camp, boat, and party sustainably across our beautiful state.

Taking on Toxics (and more!) in the Minnesota Legislature

Update: The PFAS Prevention Package was introduced in the 2022 legislative session. all but one of the 8 bills made it into the final Environmental Omnibus bill in the House. Like most bills this year, it did not pass by the end of session. However, with the issue of these harmful “forever chemicals” continuing to gain visibility and concern, we expect to keep making progress on state policy next session.

The Minnesota Legislature is gathering now for their 2022 session. Last year Clean Water Action helped to pass a ban on PFAS (The Forever Chemicals) in Food Packaging and successfully worked

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