July 21, 2009 Meeting Announcement

Come out on July 21st - Tuesday evening – to be part of what is happening in the Minnesota River Watershed as we move forward with our 2009 “MN River Initiative” – the MN River Paddler Program and MN River Label along with a chance to network with others from around the watershed.

Your input is needed!

Join the effort to make a difference in the Minnesota River Watershed. Celebrate recent accomplishments, make friends with your watershed neighbors, engage in action planning for the future.

The Minnesota River Watershed Alliance (Watershed Alliance) is a Volunteer, Active, Action-Oriented Group of Watershed Advocates. Participation is open to Every Citizen, Landowner, Organization and Agency in the Minnesota River Watershed.

When: Tuesday, July 21st

Time: 6 p.m. for a social hour and food
7 p.m. the formal meeting

Where: Hutchinson Event Center. The Hutchinson Event Center is located at 1005 Highway 15 South Plaza 15 on the south edge of the city.

Agenda Items
· MN River Communication Effort
· MN River Paddler Program
· MN River Label
· MN River Magazine
· What’s Next for the MN River Watershed Alliance
· National Heritage Area Concept for southern Minnesota

Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with food, drink and time to network with others working, living and playing in the Minnesota River Watershed. The meeting will start right at 7 o’clock and we strive to wrap up the formal discussion by 9 p.m.

We hope to see you at the July 21st meeting and are excited about the future of the Minnesota River Watershed. If you have any questions please contact Scott Kudelka at 507-389-2304 or scott.kudelka@mnsu.edu.

Check out the Alliance’s blog web site at: http://mail.mnsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/mrwa

Paddle quietly and feel the peace. Brush your hands on the 3.8 billion year old granite outcroppings. Be startled by the slap of a beaver’s tail, and be surprised by the butterflies and the eagle soaring over head. Cast your fishing line into that deep pool shaded by the overhanging trees. The Minnesota River entices you to enjoy the water and absorb the scenic beauty. – Senator Dennis Fredrickson