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"3M poisoned our water to save a buck or two"

February 17, 2023 | By Derek Lowen

Derek Lowen grew up in Oakdale, Minnesota. Oakdale is also home to a 3M disposal site, one of several across the state. Water testing in 2005 and 2006 showed extremely high levels of PFOS and PFOA, two types of PFAS chemicals. Internal documents showed that 3M was aware of the dangers of PFAS chemicals for decades, but did not inform alert the public or the government about the potential risk.

Avonna Starck testifying in MN House Committee on HF372: Products containing PFAS notice required, and rulemaking required (disclosure)

Minnesota Legislative Update: PFAS Prevention Package

January 31, 2023 | By Avonna Starck

"Today I am writing specifically about our advocacy around PFAS chemicals and an emotional personal story that has touched many at the Capitol and across Minnesota."

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

January 28, 2022 | By Deanna White

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

Child looking out of a window, drinking water from a glass.

"3M poisoned our water to save a buck or two"

Minnesota Legislative Update: PFAS Prevention Package

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

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