The Diocese of Winona-Rochester Social Concerns Committee and Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota invite you to join us for our Fall Study Day, Water: Protecting Our Source of Life. The event will be held on Saturday, September 24th, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, at St. Joseph’s Church in Owatonna, and virtually, via Zoom. Our speakers will be Emily Zanon from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Jeff Broburg from the Minnesota Well Owners Organization (MNWOO), and Terry Janis from the Niibi Center. Emily will speak about the role of the MPCA in identifying pollutants and mitigating their presence in our state’s watersheds. Jeff’s talk will focus on MNWOO’s efforts to help ensure safe drinking water for well owners. Jerry will speak about the concept of the ‘rights of nature’ and how it can help to instill a mindset of conservation and care for creation.
There will be a $15 cost to attend in person, which will cover lunch for the day. For more information, or to register, email Isaac Landsteiner at ilandsteiner@ccsomn.org.