Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is thrilled to be hosting the We Are Water MN statewide traveling exhibit this fall. The free interactive exhibit explores our connection to water through stories and experiences from communities throughout Minnesota while inviting visitors to contribute their own water stories.
Visit We Are Water at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge to:
- Engage with stories from people in this watershed about the role water plays in their work, play, and day-to-day life.
- Interact with exhibits about what makes this watershed unique and learn about ways people are addressing challenges to keep water healthy in Minnesota.
- Attend events to help you discover new ways to take action to protect water in your community.
The exhibit will be available for viewing during visitor center hours from October 8th - November 30th.
Accessibility:
Restrooms and water fountains are located inside the visitor center. Handicap parking and dropoff available. Visitor center is flat aggregate or carpeted flooring with ramps to access all areas. There are benches and rest areas around the visitor center. This exhibit is completely self-led and indoors. Easy active.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at
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"We are Water MN" is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension.
We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008, and by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Questions? Contact
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