Walz to speak at Earth Day event

"U.S. House"

04/20/2007

(Altura, Minnesota) - On Sunday, April 22nd, Earth Day, Rep. Tim Walz will join with members of the conservation community to announce funding for the Driftless Area of the Upper Mississippi River Basin. Joining Walz will be Christiana Muedeking, the Natural Resources Conservation Service Regional Assistant Chief, and representatives from several other conservation organizations and government agencies.

The event, which will be held at Whitewater State Park, will draw attention to and celebrate the collaborative four-state effort to unite organizations, communities, and individuals within the Driftless Area of the Upper Mississippi River Basin. The Driftless Area encompasses 24,000 square miles of the upper Mississippi River, stretching across Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

What: Earth Day Event at Whitewater State park

When: April 23, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Where: Whitewater State Park

19041 Highway 74 Altura, Minnesota

Please note, In the event there is inclement weather, St. Mary's University of Minnesota in Winona, MN will be used as the secondary location. Detailed information regarding the location of the Earth Day Event will be left at (651) 602-7859 . If you have further questions about this Event, contact Cutrina Moreland, Special Programs Coordinator for MN NRCS at (651) 602-7882.