Sharon Day, a member and leader in the Ojibwe community, has started a movement to raise awareness for the water issues in the United States. She, as well as anyone who wants to join, are walking hundreds of miles on the banks of the Minnesota River. As they walk, they are praying to and for the water. To get the full story, click here. To learn more about Sharon and her journey, check out the video below.
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Some people may think that water issues in the United States only exist in the west. This is far from the truth. In addition to algae bloom issues throughout the midwest, the Appalachian region of the United States has been experiencing severe water contamination due to mining and chemical spills for the past several years.
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Luckily, the residents of this region are kept informed by the Catholic Committee of Appalachia. Once a year, residents from all over the state meet in one location to discuss the issues of their region and try to come up with solutions. To read more about this committee as well as the issues in the region, follow this link.