Minnesota

Brunch for Better in Minnesota

October 6, 2024 | Minneapolis, MN

Brunch for Better! Join us IN PERSON at the beautiful Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant on Sunday, October 6th for Clean Water Action’s 2024 Minnesota Celebration.

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

Black History Water Champion - Sasha Lewis-Norelle

Black History Month Champion: Sasha Lewis-Norelle

February 22, 2023 | By LaTrice Harrison

"This work is important to me because I want to create a future that is just, equitable, and healthy for everyone. We deserve a society that takes care of everyone and a planet that we all take care of. We need to create serious change to address the issues we are facing, and we need people from all backgrounds at the table to bring about those changes."

"Through no fault of my own, I was exposed to these toxic chemicals. And as a result, I will die with this cancer."

January 27, 2023 | By Amara Strande

"We must come together to demand change and hold those responsible accountable for their actions. I urge all of you to take a stand against these toxic chemicals and demand change. Together we can make a difference and protect ourselves and future generations from the devastating effects of PFAS."

Amara Strande speaking at podium with her father and mother at the side

"Nobody deserves to go through what I did. We all deserve clean water and good health."

January 26, 2023 | By Benjamin Rule

"It is unacceptable to allow these forever chemicals to destroy not only our city, but our environment and our planet as well. If PFAS chemicals are even remotely to blame for my illness then I fear for the other people, families, and children living in the areas where they are at risk of exposure."