Water Connects Us

Weatherguide 50th Anniversary event

Join us October 30, 2025, to celebrate 50 years of the Minnesota Weatherguide!

For this year's annual Water Connects Us fundraising event, Freshwater is thrilled to present the Minnesota Weatherguide 50th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, October 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CLA Connection Center in Eagan!

Join Freshwater and KARE 11 Chief Meteorologist Belinda Jensen as we recognize key Weatherguide contributors and partners while enjoying an inside look at how Minnesota's favorite calendar and almanac has evolved and flourished over the past half-century. Register now as this event is expected to sell out!

Water Connects Us 2025 Event Registration

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About Water Connects Us

Water Connects Us is Freshwater's annual benefit to connect around the role we can each play in protecting water now and for future generations!

Who should attend

Individuals who care about safe and clean water in Minnesota and want to know how they can help.
Members of organizations who work in water, this is a great opportunity to build relationships to collaborate cross sector more!
Members of community groups who focus on community public health and environmental outcomes.
Businesses who want to partner on clean water and sustainable water goals.
Teachers and students who want to learn more about water topics and careers.

Be an event sponsor!

All sponsorships include placement of your logo on the event registration page and social media posts – and your name and logo will be featured at the event and included on promotional materials sent to our list of more than 10,000 recipients. The sponsor’s logo size will be determined by the following sponsorship tiers:

  • Legacy Sponsor - $10,000 (one spot available)
    Most prominent logo placement at the event and on our advertising, six (6) free registrations, direct tagging on social media, and the opportunity to speak during remarks.
  • Heritage Sponsors - $5,000 (multiple spots available)
    A title logo placement at the event and on our advertising, four (4) free registrations, and direct tagging on social media, and you will be acknowledged and thanked during remarks.
  • Milestone Sponsors - $1,000 (multiple spots available)
    Logo placement at the event and on our advertising, two (2) free registrations, and you will be thanked during remarks.
  • Anniversary Advocates - $500 (multiple spots available)
    Logo placement at the event and one (1) free registration.

Please contact development@freshwater.org to discuss the right sponsorship opportunity for you.

Thanks to our organizational sponsors!

Thank you for protecting water!