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Location
Commemorate Earth Day 2021, and join us for a special conversation with LWV members and author, Darby Nelson, and his 'paddling companion for life,' Geri, who along with 4 extraordinary women will share their challenges and successes in translating science into wise policy and action on the ground to improve and protect Minnesota water quality.
LWV ABC members Darby & Geri Nelson go "behind-the-scenes" to share their experiences of writing For Love of a River: The Minnesota and For Love of Lakes, while also managing the special challenges of Alzheimer's Disease.
Dr. Carrie Jennings, Freshwater Research and Policy Director, will facilitate a discussion on the importance of the Minnesota Basin and advocating for fresh water quality in Minnesota with the following extraordinary women:
- Dr. Karen Gran, Professor and Earth and Environmental Sciences Department Head, Swenson College of Science and Engineering
- Kim Musser, Associate Director of the Water Resources Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Judy Erickson, founder of Conservation Strategies
Event Partners:
- Freshwater - https://freshwater.org/
- LWVMN Climate Change Task Force -https://www.lwvmn.org/climate-change-task-force
- LWV Upper Mississippi River Region