John Tuma’s Capitol Update – Summer Edition, August 26, 2010
John Tuma’s Capitol Update – Summer Edition, August 26, 2010
Much as Clara Ueland fought in the early 1900s for women’s right to vote and engage in civic responsibilities, Rep. Julie Bunn and Sen. Kathy Saltzman fight today to protect the health and clean water of their communities.
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 was originally going to be a post about Conservation Minnesota’s summertime This Lake Matters contest alone, but
This was originally going to be a post about Conservation Minnesota’s summertime This Lake Matters contest alone, but there is so much outstanding Minnesota lake content around that I thought I’d highlight it as well. Summertime at the lake is pure Minnesota.
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.
