Despite dozens of news articles, billboards, public service announcements and personal contacts by CREP technicians in the field, CREP hasn't been able to grab the public's attention. Nevertheless, CREP is far too important to ignore, especially for those of us who live within the Minnesota River watershed. Hansen realizes that if local citizens do not make it clear to their state representative and senator that full funding of CREP is of utmost importance to this region of Minnesota, the full potential of CREP will not be realized. Most of us are not inclined to contact our elected representatives about an issue unless we can see how that issue will have a direct impact on our lives. CREP is one issue that will have such an impact and help improve the quality of our lives in southern and western Minnesota.
Legislators pay attention to letters, e-mails, and phone calls from their constituents.
It may not be the most attention-grabbing name that's ever come along, but it's one anyone who cares about the Minnesota River and Minnesota's wildife can't afford to overlook. All rights reserved.