Chris O'Brien 
Last week, Freshwater gathered with partners, supporters, and friends to celebrate World Water Day at Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park. The evening was a joyful reminder that protecting water … Read more
The state of Illinois is considering important changes to the way it permits groundwater, drawing on analysis from a 2024 groundwater governance report published by Freshwater and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). The report, Securing Illinois’ Groundwater Future, describes … Read more
This year’s state legislative session runs February 17 through May 18, and Freshwater will be engaging with policymakers on water issues by offering science-based perspectives and collaborative solutions. Here are … Read more
A bold new effort to address one of Minnesota’s most persistent water challenges is now underway. Thanks to support from the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, as recommended … Read more
In response to urgent community needs, Freshwater staff were proud to give back to our community and neighbors on January 23 by volunteering at Today’s Harvest, the most-visited food access … Read more
Freshwater recently kicked off a new 3-year project in July in partnership with the Minnesota Well Owners Organization (MNWOO), Mayo Clinic, and the U.S. Geological Survey to test 8,000 private … Read more
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
