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Soak Up the Sun, Not the Waste: Your Guide to a Sustainable Minnesota Summer

June 9, 2025 | By Avonna Starck

Summer in Minnesota is pure magic. Whether you’re camping in the Northwoods, boating on one of our 10,000 lakes, or dancing at a neighborhood festival, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the season. But all that fun can also mean a lot of waste. This summer, let’s protect the places we love by treading a little lighter. Read on for ideas on how to camp, boat, and party sustainably across our beautiful state.

Clean Water Action’s Fight Against Toxic Chemicals | California Program Update, May 2023

May 23, 2023 | By Clean Water Action California

Welcome to Clean Water Action California’s first program update! Read all about how we’re working towards California’s environmental health and safety. Thank you for your support of this work and for being part of the solution!

California Program Update May 2023 - Clean Water Action's Fight Against Toxic Chemicals

Sasha Lewis-Norelle at Frontline Communities Protection Act Press Conference

Cumulative Impacts Win for MN & Next Steps for Environmental Justice

May 23, 2023 | By Sasha Lewis-Norelle

With the 2023 legislative session ending, Minnesota joins New Jersey and New York in passing cumulative impacts legislation. This bill is the culmination of years of work, community advocacy and organizing, research, and building power at the legislature to protect our overburdened communities - and the movement for environmental justice is growing.