We All Live Downstream

coal plant on a body of water - canva image.

EPA Seeks to Prolong Harmful Coal Plant Wastewater Pollution

October 6, 2025 | By Julie MacNamara

Under the guise of “unleashing American energy dominance,” the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to extend compliance deadlines for coal plant wastewater pollution limits, which will allow the continued discharge of harmful pollution into our waterways.

Going Global

May 21, 2025 | By Avonna Starck

Last week a film crew from France was in Minnesota. Their goal was to gather information about Amara’s Law. They wanted to understand how Minnesota was able to pass such an impactful law while weaving in the personal stories of those of us who have worked to pass the law and have been impacted by PFAS in one way or another. Our state is setting an example for the world. France, Japan, England, Australia have all reached out to work with us and understand more about Amara’s Law. Now is not the time to slow down—we’re just getting started!

A dozen people sit for dinner at a home, with a small film crew setting up equipment around the room.

ReThink Takes on Takeout - No More Trash To-Go

April 10, 2025 | By Julie Wedge

Changing consumer behavior to return reusable takeout items - creating the circular economy we are looking to build - will take time, education, and commitment from the food service industry and programs such as ours, so ReThink Disposable is rethinking takeout.

I'm 22 with a new job focused on clean water. Here's why I'm doing it.

March 19, 2025 | By Morgan Schafer

Instead of paying for their mess, multi-billion-dollar industries are spending massive sums to influence Minnesota lawmakers. Our message is clear: We are open to partnership, but we are unwavering in our belief that polluters should pay. Only when this hits their bottom line will they be motivated to change.