Please, attend at least one of the hearings this week. All you have to do is show up (and hopefully bring a friend!). Wear a blue shirt and look for folks handing out “Protect Clean Water” stickers. It will be a powerful show of support for the future of our natural resources.

We have reserved areas in the state capitol before the Monday and Wednesday hearings to meet, pick up information, and get a sticker. Supporters are needed at all the hearings, but the two in the evening are higher priority and should be the most interesting, with testimony from advocates, citizens, and scientists.

Schedule:
Monday, March 8 – 6 p.m. – PolyMet Draft EIS
State Capitol, Room 15
Testimony about PolyMet’s seriously flawed environmental review
Will include the Department of Natural Resources, environmental organizations and other Minnesotans
Meet in the Rotunda starting at 4 p.m.
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Wednesday, March 10 – 6 p.m. – “Damage deposit” legislation
State Capitol, Room 15
Concerning a bill that seeks to protect our clean water and tax dollars by strengthening the state’s financial assurance regulations.
Will include testimony from legislators and advocates
Meet in the Great Hall starting at 4 p.m.
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Monday, March 8 – 12:30 p.m. – DNR and PolyMet presentations
State Capitol, Room 107
Testimony from the Department of Natural Resources about the history of sulfide mining activity, regulations and related issues. PolyMet will also give a presentation about its mine proposal.
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If you have questions about visiting the capitol, including parking and finding your way around, this website is full of useful information.

I look forward to seeing you at the hearings. Don’t forget to wear a blue shirt! Please contact me at greg@friends-bwca.org if you have any questions.

Sincerely,