[0:01] Today we are at our Bloomington Visitor Center, located [0:04] just off Interstate 494 near the Mall of America and the airport. [0:09] And I'm here today to take you on a quick sneak peek of our [0:12] We Are Water exhibit hosted until this coming February. [0:16] We Are Water is a free, interactive exhibit that explores our connection [0:20] to water through stories and experiences from communities throughout Minnesota, [0:24] while inviting visitors to contribute their own water stories. [0:28] Engage with stories from members of our community to discover examples [0:31] of how water plays a crucial role in our work, play, and day to day life. [0:36] Interact with exhibits about what makes this watershed unique, [0:40] and learn about ways [0:41] people are addressing challenges to keep water healthy in Minnesota. [0:45] There are also puzzles, [0:46] puppets, and kids books so the littlest learners can participate too. [0:50] The exhibit both celebrates water and addresses many of the challenges [0:54] we face as Minnesotans [0:55] in order to ensure we continue to have healthy and clean water. [1:00] As Minnesotans, we are fortunate to have a relative abundance of clean water, [1:04] but because of this fortune, it is our responsibility to be good [1:07] water stewards so that we can have clean water for years to come. [1:11] Minnesota serves as the headwaters of the Mississippi River, [1:14] and so our water decisions impact millions of people downriver. [1:18] We Are Water Minnesota [1:20] has the support of the National Endowment [1:21] for the Humanities, four Minnesota state agencies, and the Minnesota [1:25] Historical Society. Here at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, [1:28] we love water, and we know the importance of it in our communities. [1:32] We hope you come by to check us out and experience the exhibit for yourself.