Vote YES Minnesota to Protect the Places You Love

FAQ's

This November 4th, you have a chance to invest in the Minnesota you love. The Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment will provide funding for clean water, game and wildlife habitat, arts and parks and trails. 40% of our lakes and rivers are polluted. Minnesota is set to lose one million acres of open space in the next 25 years. We can change this. We have a once in a lifetime opportunity to make sure that we invest and protect in our state, passing it on to future generations.

Want to preserve your Minnesota?
Here's where you can get involved!

Is your lake polluted?

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Minneapolis is known as the city of lakes, and sits in Hennepin County. How many lakes does Hennepin County have?

Need a Chance to Flex Your Creative Muscles?

The Vote Yes Minnesota campaign is currently accepting submissions for their “DESIGN THIS POSTER” CONTEST, which will raise awareness about the

CLEAN WATER, LAND, AND LEGACY AMENDMENT.

The winning posters will be seen all over the Twin Cities, and the artists who designed them will enjoy fantastic prizes from Wet Paint arts supply store, Walker Art Center and Minnesota Citizens for the Arts.

Vote Yes Minnesota Film Contest!

Vote Yes Minnesota is proud to announce our film contest. We are calling for film makers of all skill levels to tell us why Minnesota is such a special place to live. We want you to tell us why Minnesotans should Vote Yes on the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment on November 4th.

Watch a Short Video Showing the Minnesota We Want to Protect.

The waters you love are polluted.

While we enjoy a great number of lakes and rivers to enjoy around Minnesota, many face significant challenges. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has rated the St. Croix river, one of our state's most scenice waterways, as being impaired. Learn more by clicking here.

You can also view the increase in the number of polluted lakes and rivers at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's website. In 1994, there were 59 impaired waters, while there are 1,099 listed in 2008.

"Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to dedicate funding to protect our drinking water sources; to protect, enhance, and restore our wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat to preserve our arts and cultural heritage; to support our parks and trails; and to protect, enhance, and resource our lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater by increasing the sales and use tax rate beginning July 1, 2009, by three-eights of one percent on taxable sales until the year 2034?"

On November 4th vote for the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment.