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Minnesota Water Stewards

Minnesota Water Stewards: Statewide!

November 25, 2024

It’s a time of change for the Minnesota Water Stewards program! Recent conversations with current and potential partners, as well as Stewards and program supporters, show a clear path forward. … Read more

Vote Yes

What this election means for water

November 13, 2024

Minnesota voters approve environmental funding as Freshwater sets priorities for 2025 legislative session It’s been a week since the election, and here at Freshwater, we’ve been having lots of conversations … Read more

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Site visits provide valuable learning on stormwater reuse

October 29, 2024

This fall, Freshwater co-hosted three visits to stormwater reuse sites with the cities of Waconia, Hugo and Woodbury, Minnesota. The goal was to invite attendees to see the sites firsthand … Read more

Freshwater continues to advance circular water efforts

September 5, 2024

With a trio of stormwater reuse site visits this fall, a published interview on circular water, and an upcoming white paper, Freshwater continues to actively promote circular water systems in … Read more

Introducing our 2024 State of Water report

June 18, 2024

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

May 22, 2024

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

May 20, 2024

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

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How a clean transportation fuel standard could impact Minnesota waters

March 6, 2024

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

January 16, 2024

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

December 18, 2023

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