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Introducing our 2024 State of Water report
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
Progress made on water during challenging state legislative session
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
Supporting circular water systems in Minnesota
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
How a clean transportation fuel standard could impact Minnesota waters
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
Policy Summit for Climate, Energy and Environmental Justice Advocates
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
Reflections on the Manoomin-Psin Knowledge Symposium
by John Roterman, Freshwater Tribal State Liaison The Manoomin-Psin Knowledge Symposium at Black Bear Casino was held on November 13 and 14 and attended by nearly 300 attendees, including several … Read more
Bridging the gap: Freshwater helps Minnesota teachers embrace nature-based learning
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
Freshwater helps develop state drinking water plan
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
Freshwater leads state delegation to One Water Summit
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
New study will map potential to recharge aquifers
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