Minnesota
New Study Address Invasive Species
A much-anticipated study says separating the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins to prevent the spread of Asian carp and other invasive species is not only possible, but a natural step toward much-needed action to improve Chicago’s water infrastructure.
Great Lakes environmental groups reacting to the study, released today by the Great Lakes Commission and Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, commended the authors’ factual analysis concluding that separation is possible and that it must include essential upgrades to sewage, flood control and waterborne transportation while preventing the transfer of invasive species.
Check out these upcoming events
Love Minnesota’s children? Help protect their health from toxic chemicals in toys, shampoo and other products. Join Clean Water Action and the Healthy Legacy Coalition on Valentine’s Day at the Minnesota Capitol!
This is just one of many events for the environment coming up in January and February.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Clean Energy, Clean Water
The energy we use in Minnesota is directly connected to the quantity and quality of our water. Energy production is the largest consumer of water in the state and the old ways of generating power which rely on burning fossil fuels or nuclear fission harm our health and our environment.
Ending future energy dependence on fossil fuels such as coal, oil and nuclear.
Protecting our Water and Health from Toxic Chemicals
Did you know the shampoo, cleaner, or laundry detergent you wash down the drain can harm your health and the health of our water?
Many of the everyday products we use in our homes contain chemicals linked to cancer, asthma, infertility and other health problems.
Find out why companies are allowed to put toxic chemicals in our bubble bath, cleaners, and more and what Clean Water Action Minnesota is doing to protect our water and health.
Formaldehyde is for preserving frogs, not bubble bath
Tell your state representative and state senator you want formaldehyde out of kid’s products
Formaldehyde is commonly used for preserving frogs in a science lab, yet it is also used in baby blankets, crib sheets, children’s pajamas and bubble bath. Many of these products do not disclose the use of this chemical. Therefore, consumers have no way of knowing if the products they buy for their children contain formaldehyde.
This chemical not only causes short term problems like irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, but serious long term issues such as cancer, asthma, and even brain defects. Obviously, not something we want to expose our kids to everyday. The worst part is, using formaldehyde is completely unnecessary in these products.
If you want this cancer-causing chemical out of children’s products, contact your state lawmaker today.
Show your love for Minnesota's children
Love Minnesota’s children? Help protect their health from toxic chemicals in toys, shampoo and other products. Join Clean Water Action and the Healthy Legacy Coalition on Valentine’s Day at the Minnesota Capitol!
Event: Healthy Legacy Day at the Capitol
Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Time: 9:30 AM Welcome and Overview, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Deliver Valentines
Location: Room 300 South, State Office Building, MN State Capitol, St. Paul
Description: Do you want toxic chemicals out of children’s toys, shampoo and other products? Join Clean Water Action and the Healthy Legacy Coalition on Valentine’s Day at the Minnesota Capitol! We will be talking to state lawmakers about how they can protect children’s health by supporting state policy that identifies toxic chemicals in children’s bubble bath, toys, and other products.
RSVP: Be sure to let us know you are attending! RSVP here
Great Lakes–Mississippi River Separation is Possible, Practical and Preventive
Alliance for the Great Lakes - Clean Water Action Minnesota - Freshwater Future -
Great Lakes United - Healing Our Waters–Great Lakes Coalition –
National Wildlife Federation - Natural Resources Defense Council -
Sierra Club-Ontario - Ohio Environmental Council
A much-anticipated study says separating the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins to prevent the spread of Asian carp and other invasive species is not only possible, but a natural step toward much-needed action to improve Chicago’s water infrastructure.
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01/31/2012 - 08:35
Help Spread the Love on Valentine’s Day
Love Minnesota’s children? Help protect their health from toxic chemicals in toys, shampoo and other products. Join Clean Water Action and the Healthy Legacy Coalition on Valentine’s Day at the Minnesota Capitol!
See you at these upcoming events
Love Minnesota’s children? Help protect their health from toxic chemicals in toys, shampoo and other products. Join Clean Water Action and the Healthy Legacy Coalition on Valentine’s Day at the Minnesota Capitol!
This is just one of many events for the environment coming up in January and February.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Add Congress to your Holiday Mailing List
Do you have a family holiday photo?
Join families from across the country and upload your photo to our Safe Chemicals Act Holiday Card to Congress. It's quick, it's easy, and it will send an important message to your Senators – families want safe chemicals.
Will you help us meet our goal of pictures from families in all 50 states? Once we’ve collected the photos, we'll compile them into a fun video with holiday music and send it to U.S. Senators as a holiday wish for the Safe Chemicals Act.
We need the U.S. Congress to pass the Safe Chemicals Act so there are common sense limits on toxic chemicals. Currently, the majority of chemicals in the gifts we’ll give and receive over the holidays have not been assessed for safety. Some of them will even contain cancer causing and other harmful chemicals.
Help change this situation! Join with families from across the U.S. and submit your holiday photo today.
Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season!
