Minnesota Water Action Day 2018

Final stats are in on Minnesota Water Action Day 2018.   More than 700 people came to the State Capitol for this event.  These citizen lobbyists took the message of water protection to their legislators through 145 legislative meetings, touching about 70% of the legislature.  75 youth attended a Youth Summit that was part of this event  Overall, participants were highly motivated, especially on the issue of protecting wild rice.  

Wednesday, May 2nd is Water Action Day 2018!  
This all-day event includes free breakfast and briefings in the morning, both on how to actively engage legislators and on the water issues that we face in Minnesota. Throughout the day, attendees will meet with legislators to ask them to protect our water, and the Clean Water Rally will be held in the Capitol Rotunda at 2:00 pm.

Register now at this link so meetings with your legislators can be set up!  Bus transportation provided from multiple sites outside the Twin Cities!  The threats to Minnesota's waters are real this session - make your voice heard! 
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What are the threats?  Read this from US News and World Reports:   Bills on Wild Rice, Pipeline, Nitrates Advance at Capitol .)

What: Water Action Day 2018
Where: Christ Lutheran Church - 105 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55103 and the Capitol 
When: Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Schedule: (Greater MN buses arrive throughout the morning)
- Complimentary breakfast: 8:00 – 10:00 am 
- Citizen lobbying 101 (repeating sessions) 8:30, 9:25, 10:20 am
- Drop-in policy briefings (multiple topics): 9:00 - Noon
- Meetings with your representatives: throughout the day* 
- Complimentary lunch: 11:00 – 1:00 pm 
- Rally in the Rotunda at 2:00 pm 
- Youth Summit with Governor Dayton: TBD
Why: Because now is the time to #ProtectOurWater!
* Our team will schedule small group constituent meetings with each legislator (House and Senate) to occur during the day. Participation in these meetings is highly encouraged for all Water Action Day attendees.
Bus transportation: Buses are being coordinated from multiple locations across Greater Minnesota, including Houston, Austin, Duluth, Detroit Lakes and more! Please reserve your spot on your preferred bus route when you register.
Parking: Parking information (both free and low cost) and transit information is included in your registration confirmation email.
Donations: Donations are gladly accepted to help offset the cost of this event. You may donate online by selecting the 'Donation Ticket' as you register, or day-of at the registration table.
Additional Information: Organizers will distribute additional information, including schedules, transportation options, policy highlights and more, to all participants in advance of Water Action Day.