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Passing Amara’s Law: How a decade-long friendship between a Democrat and Republican made a difference in Minnesota
We all deserve safe and clean water, regardless of which party is in the majority or the zip code we live in. We all want legislators who support bills promoting the health and safety of our communities. PFAS were developed in Minnesota and now — driven by our cross-aisle friendship — they’re ending in Minnesota.
A Summer Summary: My Minnesota Clean Water Internship
After interning at Clean Water Action, I have been able to learn so much and improve my understanding of how our organization works and fits in as a larger piece of the nonprofit world. By educating yourself about the surrounding community, inspiring care in not only you but those around you, can go the distance to make sure we are able to elevate everyone.
Clean Water Waves | In The News, May 2023
Our work to protect clean water across the country often makes the news. Clean Water Waves highlights recent articles featuring our staff speaking on their areas of activism and expertise.
Be a Minnesotan Clean Water Voter!
There are less than two weeks until the midterm election! Every election is important, and this one will be pivotal in the fight for clean water, protecting democracy, and environmental justice.
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