Minnesotans care about our land, water, and air. This fall, Minnesotans will elect a new governor, state senators, state representatives, and municipal leaders—and we have the opportunity to choose representatives who will work to uphold these values. Inside this issue, you’ll find a rundown of our state’s top conservation issues that are likely to be impacted by Minnesota’s next class of legislators.
This morning, Governor Walz signed an executive order directing the Minnesota DNR and MPCA to halt all permitting and environmental review for nonferrous mineral mining projects in the Rainy River Headwaters Watershed—home to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
In a time of division and distrust, Conservation Minnesota members helped pass important laws through a divided legislature, helped students and adults alike find their “why” for taking environmental action, and helped educate and connect thousands of Minnesotans with the officials who represent them.
While many of us put ourselves back in the water, returning to the lakes and rivers for swimming, fishing, and boating, we’re going to turn our attention to the water we drink. Every drop of water that reaches your faucet has gone on a journey to get to you.
