Chris O'Brien 
Freshwater continues to lead discussions on smart siting of data centers and high-volume water users in Minnesota and the Great Lakes region. Want to learn more? Here are our upcoming … Read more
Freshwater recently completed a short project funded by the Snake River Watershed Board (Aitkin, Mille Lacs, Kanabec and Pine county commissioners) to help orient their new watershed coordinator, Mary Poelman, … Read more
Shortly after compiling this end-of-session report, we were shocked and saddened by the killing of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, along with the shooting of Sen. John … Read more
The Cities of Chaska and Plymouth are leaning into developing the next era of the water workforce and are exploring what it means to run successful apprenticeship programs – with … Read more
The 2025 Minnesota legislative session is up and running, and Freshwater is an active participant, providing nonpartisan science-based perspectives to help policymakers make informed decisions. Wonder what we are up … Read more
In Minnesota and throughout the Midwest, Freshwater is observing tension that has arisen for many of our partners. The question is: How can we support economic development while ensuring water … Read more
It’s a time of change for the Minnesota Water Stewards program! Recent conversations with current and potential partners, as well as Stewards and program supporters, show a clear path forward. … Read more
Minnesota voters approve environmental funding as Freshwater sets priorities for 2025 legislative session It’s been a week since the election, and here at Freshwater, we’ve been having lots of conversations … Read more
This fall, Freshwater co-hosted three visits to stormwater reuse sites with the cities of Waconia, Hugo and Woodbury, Minnesota. The goal was to invite attendees to see the sites firsthand … Read more
With a trio of stormwater reuse site visits this fall, a published interview on circular water, and an upcoming white paper, Freshwater continues to actively promote circular water systems in … Read more
