About Us

Water Over Nickel

Water Over Nickel is an initiative by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and allied organizations to protect Minnesota’s people, natural resources, and cultural sites from the negative impact of nickel mining.

Our efforts are grounded in our commitment to preserve Minnesota’s natural environment and water resources for generations to come.

Our Partners

Text reading 'Mud Enviro' in large, stylized letters with a small star above the letter 'i'.
EarthJustice logo with globe and pillar, and slogan 'Because the Earth Needs a Good Lawyer'.
Logo of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy featuring a white tree inside a green hexagon with the organization name in green text.
Logo for Friends of the Mississippi River, featuring stylized river, text, and a heron in marsh.

Our VIDEOS

RIPPLE EFFECTS, 2025

Water Over Nickel’s ‘Ripple Effects’ video explores how clean water connects us all. From ancient Ojibwe maple sugar traditions to the tap water we drink, clean water is vital to Minnesota’s storied past and future. Choose water over nickel today to protect clean water for future generations.

WATER OVER NICKEL, 2024

The Water Over Nickel video was awarded a Regional Emmy® Award at the 25th Annual Upper Midwest Emmy Awards ceremony on October 19, 2024, in the category of Diversity/Equity/Inclusion – Short Form Content (Up to 15 Minutes).

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