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Chris O'Brien

New study will map potential to recharge aquifers

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
Managed aquifer recharge illustration

U of M and Freshwater researchers to evaluate injection wells, infiltration basins With groundwater shortages becoming a concern in some areas of the state, researchers at the University of Minnesota … Read more

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Freshwater continues groundwater governance work in Great Lakes region

August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
Great Lakes groundwater maps

Groundwater governance project enters next phase with focus on tribal engagement, intergovernmental collaboration Freshwater has begun a second phase of work to build capacity for groundwater governance in the Great … Read more

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Results of Freshwater’s state policy work

June 12, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
Capitol celebration

Minnesota’s historic 2023 session and what’s next for water When the Minnesota Legislature adjourned on May 22, the session was applauded by many conservation groups for providing significant investments in … Read more

Categories News, Policy, Science, Uncategorized, Water, Water Fact Items, Water Is Life, Water Quality, Water, Science and the Environment Tags water conservation

Freshwater to lead Great Lakes Protection Fund project in Minnesota and Michigan watersheds

May 25, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
River winding through farmland

  Freshwater has been awarded $1.5 million from the Great Lakes Protection Fund for a 5-year effort to improve water quality in the Maumee, St. Louis and Saginaw River watersheds, … Read more

Categories Information, News, Uncategorized, Water Quality, Water, Science and the Environment

Legislative Update – May 2023

June 7, 2023May 2, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
State Capitol and water drop

Water policy flowing as legislative session nears conclusion The Minnesota Legislature is entering the home stretch before it is scheduled to adjourn on May 22, with a wide range of … Read more

Categories Information, News, Policy, Water, Water Is Life, Water Quality, Water, Science and the Environment

Freshwater collaborator and supporter shares her story

April 19, 2023April 10, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
Beth Carreno

Beth Carreño has a personal and professional connection to clean water Beth Carreño joined the Freshwater community in 2016 and has been a valued collaborator, member and donor ever since. … Read more

Categories Information, News, Water, Water Is Life, Water, Science and the Environment

Groundwater governance tested at Vermillion River headwaters

May 1, 2023April 3, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
Vermillion River

Niagara Bottling proposes groundwater-fed bottling plant in Elko New Market The debate over groundwater protection is playing out in Scott County, Minnesota, as California-based Niagara Bottling seeks to build a … Read more

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