Some issues are best understood and dealt with on a regional level that transcends political boundaries. That's especially true for water issues.
our watersWhat goes into the Upper Mississippi River is determined by decisions, actions, and choices made in a very large area. The UMRR ILO is made up of 58 local Leagues and four state Leagues in the Upper Mississippi River watershed, from the Headwaters in Itasca State Park, Minnesota, to Cairo, Illinois, where the Ohio River enters the Mississippi.
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our WORKWe are concerned about both surface and ground water in the Upper Mississippi Basin, both for the environment and human health. Our work empowers voters to use their voice to protect the waters they love from threats ranging from nutrient pollution reduction to the accelerating rate of climate change and beyond. Click below to learn how you can make an impact.
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The beautiful video above was prepared by Beth Baransky of LWV Jo Daviess County (IL) for the first meeting of LWV UMRR in 2015.
Many thanks to Beth for all her work to protect, preserve and enhance the Mississippi River and our democracy.
Many thanks to Beth for all her work to protect, preserve and enhance the Mississippi River and our democracy.