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Clean Water Action is pleased to serve as a sponsor for the 12th Annual Citizens in Action Workshop. We hope that you will attend and take advantage of this opportunity to learn from a variety of experts and visit with elected leaders including Representative Frank Hornstein.

Learn about:

• How you can get involved in the political process.
• Becoming a community activist.
• How to use the new tools available for communication.

Take part in roundtable discussions about issues that matter to you. Hear and speak with local and state elected officials, including Representative Frank Hornstein.

The workshop is free and open to the public.

If you or someone you know has been exposed to pesticides: Call 911 if there is an emergency

If the victim is unconscious, having trouble breathing or not breathing call 911 and seek medical attention.

Photo courtesy Michelle Tribe, via Creative Commons and Flick'r

Pesticide Concerns
Pesticides are all around us. They are in our homes, parks, schools and often used to grow our food. Unfortunately pesticides do not always stay on target; they can drift and cause harm even if they are applied properly.

Pesticides by design are intended to kill. Herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodentcides, germicides, sanitizers and disinfectants are all considered pesticides. Being able to buy pesticides in a store does not mean they are safe. Many pesticides require special training to apply. You must follow directions on the labels; even then you and your surroundings are subject to some risk. Most pesticides are poisons.

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Date: Wednesday Feb. 4, 2009 at UWS-Superior Wisconsin
Time: 9:00 AM< to 3:00 AM
Description: Info booths, workshops, speakers
For more info: Rosie Loeffler-Kemp, CWA NE MN Coordinator at 218. 722.8557 or rkemp@cleanwater.org or go to http://www.uwsuper.edu/wb/oma/

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Date: February 24-25, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on 2/24, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM on 2/25
Location: Washington, DC
Description: As part of the annual Great Lakes Day in Washington, DC, the Healing Our Waters- Great Lakes Coalition (HOW) brings coalition members and allies from the Great Lakes states to Washington to discuss the importance of restoring and protecting the Great Lakes with elected officials on Capitol Hill. Please join us in Washington to continue to elevate the importance of Great Lakes restoration in the halls of Congress. Clean Water Action will be sending a delegation from Minnesota. Scholarships are available and applications are due February 1.

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Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church, 835 W College St, Duluth
Description: Speakers, workshops, networking. Opening speaker Senator Tarryl Clark- Assistant Majority Leader. Meet your area elected officials. Free %amp; open to the public. Sponsored by Clean Water Action and the League of Women voters.
For more info: Contact Rosie Loeffler-Kemp at 218.722.8557 or rkemp@cleanwater.org

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Date: Thursday, January 22, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Saint Cloud Civic Center
Description: Learn about actions that local government can take now to reduce energy costs through case studies of communities that have successfully reduced their energy bills, access to energy assistance providers, information sharing and discussion with other communities that are taking successful steps and realizing the benefits. Sponsored by Association of MN Counties, League of MN Cities, MN Association of Townships, MN Dept. of Commerce, Office of Energy Security, MPCA, & MN School Boards Association
For more info: Contact Paul Moss paul.moss@state.mn.us or 651.296.6300

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Date: Friday, January 16- Saturday, January 17, 2009
Time: Varies – see web site for times
Location: Civic Center, 10 Fourth Ave. South, St. Cloud, MN
Description: Information on organic agriculture for both experienced organic producers as well as people new to this farming system. Besides the keynote speakers there will be more than 30 breakout sessions on organic production of crops, dairy, livestock, fruits and vegetables, marketing, and many more topics. We will serve organic and grass-fed products for our snacks and meals, and highlight these growers and processors at the conference.
For more info: MN Department of Agriculture

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Date: Thursday, January 08, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Science Museum of Minnesota
Description: Join the environmental and conservation community on January 8 in a discussion of MEP's new collaborative agenda and other important environmental issues. Fee is $20 in advance; $25 at the door.
For more info: Visit MEP's website

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Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Location: Maplewood Nature Center, 2659 East Seventh Street, Maplewood
Description: Bring in the New Year with outdoor family fun. Take part in a glow in the dark scavenger hunt along the trail. Make music and a party hat. Roast marshmallows and listen to stories by the campfire. Alternate indoor activities in event of severe weather. All ages. Best for families with kids 3-10. Fee of $10 per family
For more info: Call 651-249-2170 to register

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Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Time: 8:45 AM-12:00 PM
Location: 400 North Robert Street, Suite 1500, St. Paul
Description: Energy costs impact a business's bottom line, and these costs are rising. Learn about ways your business or organization can save money through energy efficiency. Speakers will discuss how they have implemented energy efficiency into their business operations, financial incentive programs from area energy utilities and more.
For more info: Visit http://www.mnwastewise.org/