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Safe for Swimming?

If it's safe to go to the beach, it should be safe to go swimming. But too often, it's not.

Victory for the Great American Outdoors

The U.S. House just voted to pass the Great American Outdoors Act, which fully funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

Greener Together

Opportunities to connect with the natural world and other like-minded people through engaging events, fun activities and helpful guides.

Lawmakers introduce bill to stop 'Dirty Water Rule'

Two members of Congress are working to spare the Clean Water Act from the worst rollback in the act's nearly 50-year history.

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Victory for the Great American Outdoors

For what would become the nation’s most effective conservation and recreation law, it was an awkward beginning. 

Report | Environment Minnesota

Are Minnesota beaches safe for swimming?

Minneapolis, MN – With summer in full swing, water pollution can close Minnesota beaches or put swimmers' health at risk. Last year, bacteria levels at 13 beaches indicated that water was potentially unsafe for swimming there on least one day, according to the new report Safe for Swimming? by Environment Minnesota Research and Policy Center. The report comes as Congress is set to vote tomorrow on a major spending bill that includes an additional $11 billion for water infrastructure.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: U.S. House passes major public lands bill

"With today’s passage of this bill, we’re one step away from putting a lock and key on funding that has always been intended for conservation projects -- yet consistently diverted to other purposes. We’re closer to adopting a new consciousness for today’s world, that our lives are made richer if surrounded by more nature, rather than more extracted resources."

News Release | Environment Minnesota

Statement: Decision to rollback NEPA is misguided and dangerous

WASHINGTON -- Despite the critically important role the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has played in protecting the environment, the Trump Administration today rolled back the key regulatory policy. As a result, certain construction projects that are not substantially funded by the government will no longer require federal environmental reviews. This will endanger wildlife and cause an increase in carbon dioxide emissions.  

News Release | Environment America

Statement: House advances greenest budget in recent memory

The House Appropriations Committee approved funding for a number of important environmental programs Friday as part of the FY21 funding bill for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Interior (DOI).

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.