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2009 Nobel Conference to focus on water ethics

June 23, 2009 by Freshwater Society

Water is not usually seen as an issue to be debated by theologians. However, Larry L. Rasmussen, emeritus professor of Social Ethics at Union Theological Seminary and an environmental theologian, … Read more

Climate, nitrogen flow and 'sneaker males'

June 22, 2009 by Freshwater Society

Each week, the Freshwater Society publishes a digest of regional, national and international articles and research about water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then follow the links to … Read more

Gray water, revived rivers, and a new day for Venetian tap water

June 15, 2009 by Freshwater Society

Each week, the Freshwater Society publishes a digest of some of the best regional, national and international articles on water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then follow the … Read more

Lawn watering tips

June 12, 2009 by Freshwater Society

What you can do to save water and have a green lawn If you are building a new home or laying new sod, be sure there is at least 6 … Read more

Oil slicks, estrogen in the water, and rooftop farming

June 8, 2009 by Freshwater Society

Work for Water Art and Design Contest

June 7, 2009 by Freshwater Society

The Freshwater Society presents Work for Water Art and Design Contest. This year’s contest is a call to action! We are looking for high school students to inspire Minnesotans to take action to protect our waters. High School are invited to creatively convey the issue of SOAK IT UP!– keeping water on the land- and motivate others to respond through simple behavior change, while understanding why their actions are so important!

Infested lake waters, trash burners and lawn-mowing goats

June 1, 2009 by Freshwater Society

Sensors speed water quality research

May 26, 2009 by Freshwater Society

Drips add up

May 19, 2009 by Freshwater Society

Leaky, dripping faucets and showerheads waste water – lots of water. Even a very slow drip, the kind that takes 10 seconds to form on the end of the faucet, … Read more

How much water do you use? You'll be surprised

May 19, 2009 by Freshwater Society

Do you linger in the shower? Do you let the water run while you shave or brush your teeth?

Do you prefer a T-bone to tofu?

How do you commute to work? By bike or by car?

Do you have a green lawn that requires regular sprinkling, or native plants that get along on whatever rain falls on them?

Lifestyle choices – some of them big conscious decisions, some of them preferences and habits that are part of our culture and the environment in which we live – determine how much water we all consume.