Clean Water
The North Star Chapter's Wetlands & Water Committee is dedicated to protecting Minnesota's water resources. We do that by:
- Tracking and proposing legislation;
- Monitoring agency/local government actions and programs;
- Participating in federal, state and local task forces or committees;
- Providing ideas and information to legislators, council members and other influential people;
- Recruiting volunteers and helping them make a difference;
- Developing coalitions with other environmental groups on specific issues.
The committee is involved with a variety of issues pertaining to water protection. Click on any of the issues below to learn more about them and find out how you can become involved.
- Agriculture
- Mississippi River
- Environmental Review
- Great Lakes
- Sierra Neighborhoods
- Wetlands
- Other Issues
2004: Progress Made, Progress Lost
During the last few years, we witnessed a dramatic reversal in water quality trends, with states reporting greater numbers of rivers, lakes, and coastal areas that fail to meet water quality standards. The actions of the Bush Administration clearly demonstrate how easy it is to turn the clock back on protecting our nation's waters. Click here to read Progress Made, Progress Lost: The Bush Administration and the Anniversary of the Clean Water Act (pdf, 1050k), October 18, 2004.
Wetlands & Water Committee goals
- Protect Minnesota's water resources.
- Energize volunteers in a variety of disciplines.
- Identify ways for volunteers to become decision makers in the environmental field.
- Support other Sierra Club campaigns where water issues arise.
- Strengthen coalitions with other organizations.
Water Committee contacts
| Co-Chair: Bill Barton |