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Protecting Minnesota’s waters and communities that rely on them, particularly from the proposed PolyMet/Glencore sulfide mine and attempted water quality standard rollbacks.

What’s at Stake?

Take Action On Minntac!

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COMMENT by Monday, Oct. 26 to Demand that the MPCA Require U.S. Steel to Clean Up Minntac Sulfate Pollution that Has Killed Wild Rice and Increased Toxic Mercury Contamination of Fish for More than Half a Century!

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Federal Law is Under Attack!

Please SIGN ON to the Community Letter Today

The U.S. Senate’s proposed S. 5653 Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) bill threatens the future of Minnesota’s clean water, natural resources, environmental justice, and economic well-being. Please SIGN ON to the community letter today to ensure Senators Klobuchar and Smith act now to prevent BAAJA from becoming law.

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“I was 95% sure PolyMet would happen. Well, you and your partners have forced a recalculation of those odds. Of course, the battle is not over, but the recent legal victories are huge, and I couldn’t imagine them a decade ago. I’m delighted and heartened that our donations are so effectively deployed. Thank you!” – Peter Leschak

“WaterLegacy has been in this fight right from the beginning. It’s been strong, smart and has solidified the resistance to copper mining. That’s why I make a monthly contribution.” – Barton Sutter

“Volunteering with WaterLegacy has been a great opportunity to learn about the threat posed by sulfide mining, as well as better development alternatives for our water-rich state. And talking to the public about these issues feels a lot better than sitting at home wringing my hands!” – Hannah Baxter

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