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building environmental community: Minneapolis, MN

Lots went on in June and July 2004!

Michelle Rosier
Clean Air organizer Michelle Rosier discusses mercury in White Bear.

White Bear Lake Community Forum, Thursday, June 24th

Environmental supporters in White Bear Lake gathered last Thursday night to discuss the problem of mercury in our local lakes. Participants had many wonderful thoughts and ideas to contribute and each took an action by signing a postcard asking the Bush administration to have better environmental policy. Look for this group in White Bear Lake to accomplish many great things to protect their own community!



Sue Aiken
Sue Aiken speaks about asthma at Minneapolis "Communities at Risk" report release event.

Minneapolis Communities at Risk Release Event, Tuesday, July 13th

More than 15 people came out to the first release event for “Minnesota Communities at Risk”! Sue Aiken, a registered school nurse who is featured in the report, spoke about the problem of asthma among school kids in Minneapolis and the links to air pollution, and Ginny Yingling, Sierra Club activist, discussed the Bush Administration’s environmental policies. Then we all “hit the pavement,” knocking on doors in the Seward neighborhood to deliver copies of the report, and invite local residents to volunteer. More than 450 copies were distributed. Then we had ice cream sundaes and great conversation. Thanks to all who came out!



St. Paul walk
Community walkers get ready to deliver reports in Saint Paul.

Saint Paul Communities at Risk Release Event, Thursday, July 15th

Eight people came out to the “Communities at Risk” event in Saint Paul on July 15th. More than 300 reports were delivered, including surrounding neighborhoods and local residents enjoying Como Lake. Thanks for all who participated!



Saints game
BEC volunteers enjoy a night at the ballpark.

"Batting 1000 for the Environment” at the Saint Paul Saints, Friday, July 16th

Sierra Club volunteers and staff had a blast at the Saint Paul Saints baseball game on July 16th! The group, sporting shirts that read “Sierra Club – Batting 1000 for the Environment, While the Bush Administration Strikes Out,” had a fun outing to celebrate four great months of Building Environmental Communities in Minnesota and the release of “Minnesota Communities at Risk,” a report that details the Bush Administration’s environmental policies and their effect on people here in Minnesota. The ball game was the culmination of a week of Communities at Risk Release Events, including three Community Walks at which more than 1,500 reports were distributed to community members! Thanks to our volunteers for all their great work!


 
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