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Chris O'Brien

Introducing our 2024 State of Water report

June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 by Chris O'Brien

by Michelle Stockness, Freshwater Executive Director Over the past year, I’ve had the immense privilege of leading Freshwater Society as the new Executive Director. Since starting in this role last … Read more

Categories Policy, Uncategorized, Water, Water, Science and the Environment

Progress made on water during challenging state legislative session

May 23, 2024May 22, 2024 by Chris O'Brien
Minnesota State Capitol

Freshwater priorities around nitrate response and Legacy funding prevail, while bonding for water infrastructure is left unfinished Despite limited available funding and a chaotic finish to this year’s session, the … Read more

Categories Policy, Uncategorized, Water, Water, Science and the Environment

Supporting circular water systems in Minnesota

May 20, 2024 by Chris O'Brien

Freshwater and partners spur progress on water reuse and recharge As the demand for clean water continues to grow, globally and here in Minnesota, Freshwater is actively working on ways … Read more

Categories Science, Water, Water, Science and the Environment

How a clean transportation fuel standard could impact Minnesota waters

March 8, 2024March 6, 2024 by Chris O'Brien
ethanol fuel pump

With the delivery of its report to the Minnesota Legislature last month, the Clean Transportation Standard Work Group created a state policy framework for reducing carbon pollution from transportation fuels. … Read more

Categories News, Policy, Uncategorized, Water, Water Quality, Water, Science and the Environment 1 Comment

Policy Summit for Climate, Energy and Environmental Justice Advocates

February 5, 2024January 16, 2024 by Chris O'Brien

by Alyssa Fabia, Tribal Outreach and Research Associate Held January 11-12, 2024, this pre-legislative session Policy Summit arose out of lessons learned during last year’s victories and stumbles. This was … Read more

Categories Policy, Water Is Life, Water, Science and the Environment

Bridging the gap: Freshwater helps Minnesota teachers embrace nature-based learning

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
Nature-based education group photo

Freshwater is partnering with Hamline University and the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment for a transformative project designed to empower Minnesota teachers to integrate nature-based learning into their … Read more

Categories Facets of Freshwater, Uncategorized, Water, Science and the Environment

Freshwater helps develop state drinking water plan

May 1, 2024December 13, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
Drinking water glass

Focus groups and community meetings gather input on drinking water governance The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is currently developing a 10-year drinking water plan to better manage drinking water … Read more

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

Freshwater leads state delegation to One Water Summit

January 10, 2024November 21, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
One Water Summit delegation

In order to build new partnerships and identify shared goals, Freshwater led a Minnesota delegation to this year’s One Water Summit in Tucson, Arizona, held November 14-16. Organized by the … Read more

Categories Policy, Uncategorized, Water Is Life, Water, Science and the Environment

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

Categories News, Policy, Science, Uncategorized, Water, Water, Science and the Environment

Freshwater continues groundwater governance work in Great Lakes region

May 20, 2025August 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

Categories News, Policy, Science, Uncategorized, Water, Science and the Environment
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