A reader took note of our interest in the Governor's Water Summit and Tim Miller and Jeff Backer's environmental listening sessions in Dogwhistling away water quality: Miller to hold listening session targeting laws & regulations--and passed along news of two more events in greater Minnesota.
Representatives Dan Fabian, R-Roseau and Steve Green, R-Fosston will host Representative Denny McNamara,R-Hastings, Chair of the House Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee, for listening sessions.
The schedule:
Morning
What: Environment Listening Session with Rep. Steve Green, Rep. Dave Hancock & Rep. Denny McNamara
When: Wednesday, February 3rd from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Where: D & R Café, 27 Central St. W. Bagley, MN
Afternoon
What: Environment Listening Session with Rep. Dan Fabian and Rep. Denny McNamara
When: Wednesday, February 3rd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Thief River Falls City Hall, Council Chambers 205 Third Street East Thief River Falls, MN
Fabian's press release:
On Wednesday February 3, 2016, Representative Dan Fabian (R-Roseau) will be hosting an Environment Listening Session with Representative Denny McNamara (R-Hastings), Chair of the House Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee.
The listening session will cover numerous constituent concerns related to land, water and wildlife laws and regulations, including those set by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
"Folks in Northwest Minnesota, including landowners, businesses and local units of government are greatly affected by state government, and I have heard from a number of constituents concerned about everything from buffers to wildlife management," said Rep. Fabian. "I look forward to hosting this meeting, hearing first-hand about the concerns residents are facing so we can tackle these issues at the State Capitol."
Fabian strongly encourages area residents to attend the listening session to share their thoughts, opinions and questions about the State of Minnesota's environmental rules and regulations.
Here are the details:
What: Environment Listening Session with Rep. Dan Fabian and Rep. Denny McNamara
When: Wednesday, February 3rd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Thief River Falls City Hall, Council Chambers 205 Third Street East Thief River Falls, MNPlease contact Representative Fabian's office if you have additional questions.
Here's Green's legislative update:
I am pleased to announce that I am hosting an environmental listening session in Bagley on Wednesday, February 3 at the D & R Café, 27 Central St. W., from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Joining me at the event will be State Representative Dave Hancock and Chairman of the Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee, Rep. Denny McNamara.
I encourage you to attend this event and share your thoughts, opinions, and questions about environmental rules and regulations in the State of Minnesota.
If you have any questions regarding this event or another legislative issue, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached via phone at 651-296-9918 or by email at [email protected]. I hope to see you there
Bluestem encourages everyone in the districts to attend the listening sessions to let your state representative and Chairman McNamara know your thoughts about clean water, soil health and wildlife.
Many citizens also find it useful to videotape listening sessions for future reference, as well as live tweet and Facebook about the meetings.
Photo: Representative Denny McNamara, R-Hastings.
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