Democracy starts with you on Tuesday February 7
Next Tuesday you will have your chance to stand up and say enough is enough!
It’s that time of the year when political parties will be gathering for their precinct caucuses. Party caucuses are gatherings where you can influence your political party to support issues and solutions that are important to you. It is important to influence party platforms now, while we have the chance! All political parties are holding their precinct caucuses on Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00 PM.
Clean Water Action is supporting the resolution below to keep toxic chemicals out of children’s products. Minnesota has already banned BPA in baby bottles and sippy cups, but there many chemicals, such as formaldehyde and phthalates, that are in our baby crib sheets and our children’s toys. Congress continues to drag its feet on chemical policy reform and so Minnesota needs to take action and protect the health of our children.
Get a PDF version of the resolution that you can print and carry with you to the caucus.
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Find your party caucus at the Secretary of State's website
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
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.