Minnesota

Passing Amara’s Law: How a decade-long friendship between a Democrat and Republican made a difference in Minnesota

December 8, 2023 | By Avonna Starck

We all deserve safe and clean water, regardless of which party is in the majority or the zip code we live in. We all want legislators who support bills promoting the health and safety of our communities. PFAS were developed in Minnesota and now — driven by our cross-aisle friendship — they’re ending in Minnesota.

A Summer Summary: My Minnesota Clean Water Internship

August 14, 2023 | By Alex Perez

After interning at Clean Water Action, I have been able to learn so much and improve my understanding of how our organization works and fits in as a larger piece of the nonprofit world. By educating yourself about the surrounding community, inspiring care in not only you but those around you, can go the distance to make sure we are able to elevate everyone.

How To Be A Spokesperson: Speaking on Sustainability

July 20, 2023 | By Alex Perez

Effective communication is an essential part to advancing our mission of protecting the precious resource of water for future generations. Those skills are on display in Minnesota reaching out to restaurants about switching to reusable foodware with our ReThink Disposable program!

Alex Perez and Chloe Kintop pose with informational flyers about ReThink Disposable

From Classroom to Action: Meet MN Program Intern Alex Perez!

June 19, 2023 | By Alex Perez

Through my studies, I was able to not only understand the plight of native people but also learn how larger actions at the state and federal level effect individuals and communities. With this experience in my back pocket, I am excited to be able to apply this to my work in our community here in the Twin Cities and create lasting change for our neighbors.

Taking on toxic PFAS from MN to NJ

June 13, 2023 | By Avonna Starck

After a landmark legislative victory on PFAS prevention in Minnesota, State Director Avonna Starck shared her thoughts with a New Jersey Senate Committee considering taking their own action against these "forever chemicals".

PFAS Victory in Minnesota - Thanks To Your Support!

May 30, 2023 | By Avonna Starck

We fought off attacks from high paid lobbyists, who flew in from around the country, to represent industry’s interests at the sake of our water and our health. They argued that corporate profits should be put above Minnesotans and we refused to let that message win. And it didn't. WE won, passing the nation's strongest PFAS legislation, and several other critical policies to protect the state we love.