Civic Engagement and Democracy in Minnesota

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Clean Water Action builds grassroots strength in Minnesota to impact environmental policy in Washington, D.C., in Saint Paul, and at home in our communities.

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Minnesota Vote!

Be a Clean Water Voter in Minnesota!

Your vote is your voice - make sure it's heard! Learn more about upcoming elections, how to register to vote, where to cast your ballot, voting by mail and absentee voting, and how to get non-partisan assistance.
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2022 Minnesota Midterm Election Results

The votes have been counted and the races have been called, solidifying the future of Minnesota’s legislature for the next two years - and Clean Water Voters spoke out loud and clear, electing 82% of our 56 endorsed candidates for the 2022 Minnesota midterm election!
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Be a Clean Water Voter - Minnesota Endorsements for 2022

Elections matter – that is something that Clean Water Action has known for a long time. Our members expect many things from us, but one of our most important responsibilities is to recommend candidates for office that our members and others who care about can support on Election Day.

It isn’t easy

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Factsheet - Bag the Plastic Bag Ban in Minnesota!

Minnesota plastic bag recycling is estimated to be less than 10%. Clean Water Action is working to remove the plastic bag ban preemption in Minnesota statute, which will return local control around this issue back to where it belongs — with each city and town in Minnesota.

Factsheet - Protecting Our Waters from Plastic Pollution: Boat Shrink-Wrapping in Minnesota

Minnesota leads the nation in boats per capita, and 80,000 to 300,000 of these boats are shrink-wrapped every year over the winter with millions of pounds of plastic used. Clean Water Action is supporting legislation in the 2024 Minnesota Legislature to encourage the collection, recycling, and tracking of boat shrink-wrap plastic.

Minnesota Currents | Winter 2023

In This Issue: Cumulative Impacts Rulemaking: How People Can Engage | Progress On PFAS | Welcome Our New Minnesota Deputy Director | Brunch For Better Success | Taking On Toxics For Safer Communities: Healthy Legacy | Reducing Waste And Saving Money With Rethink Disposable! & National News: Urge Your Elected Officials To Protect ALL Of Our Water! | The Clean Water Act of 2023 | We Can Get The Lead Out Of Drinking Water | Federal Budget Update

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