John Tuma’s Capitol Update – Summer Edition, August 13, 2010
John Tuma’s Capitol Update – Summer Edition, August 13, 2010
Without the hard work and dedicated behind-the-scenes common sense of some underappreciated civil servants in Minnesota state government, all the ideas to protect and pass on our Great Outdoors would be meaningless.
The City of Winona is hosting the state’s first ‘Legacy Weekend’ event Saturday. The idea behind such events is to show how individual communities are benefiting from the Clean Water,
With funds provided by the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will take a scientific look at three contaminants of growing concern for drinking water.
“This afternoon we will take the Skyline Trail, the trail that more than any other gives us a feeling of distance and space. Vistas of wilderness will be ours, frozen swamps and lakes and wind
Now that the 2010 session has ended, John follows his past tradition of recognizing those in the Legislature who championed the environmental cause in the tradition of Sigurd Olson, the great Northwoods traveler and author.
John shares the story of a courageous citizen who is making a difference at the Capitol. He also imparts some wisdom as a "grizzled old lobbyist" about the last week of the legislative session here in Minnesota - the week that the proverbial political bullets start flying with greater intensity around the Capitol as legislators take shots at each other and the Governor, battling to the end of session.
Thank you for your continued support to protect Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, streams, prairies, forests, and our Great Outdoors. Your calls, letters, and emails to your legislators and the Governor helped us claim some victories this year!
Though the 2010 Minnesota legislative session produced mixed results for Minnesota’s clean energy and Great Outdoors future, our work does not stop here.
We need your help to pass strong environmental policies next year! We need to hold our elected officials accountable and make certain these issues are highlighted in the November Election.
