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A Gift from Mary E. Pennock Mary E. Pennock 2002 Autumn 28 1 2003 Year of Freshwater 2002 Autumn 28 1 From the Executive Director : Collaborative Efforts Donald G. … Read more

UM research models water movement in L. Minnetonka

    A doctoral student is working on an ambitious computer modeling project aimed at showing how water moves through the lake and is affected by climate conditions. The modeling … Read more

Work for Water; be part of the solution

  In Minnesota, we Work for Water. For the next several years, the Freshwater Society will use the Work For Water theme to inspire Minnesotans to take action to value, … Read more

Hunt heats up for Asian Carp in Mississippi, St. Croix

  Everyone’s seen photos or video of high-flying silver carp in the Illinois and lower Mississippi rivers, endangering boaters and water skiers as the huge fish jump from the water … Read more

Farm Bill should tie conservation to crop insurance

  As Congress and the country wrestle with budget challenges, one spending area certain to be targeted is the federal farm program. Freshwater President Gene Merriam In August, the Freshwater … Read more

FarmWise targets ag erosion and runoff

  When Dave Legvold started farming near Northfield 35 years ago, he had a mentor, the late John Harkness, an older neighbor who had been his 4-H club leader. Harkness … Read more

Darby Nelson writes love letter to lakes he has known

Read Darby Nelson’s introduction to the book.   There is a description of a “hideous island of scum” afflicting algae-choked Diamond Lake in suburban Dayton, Minn., on an August day. … Read more

Voyageur Skies captures park's beauty and climate

  On Oct. 12, the Freshwater Society will host a book-signing reception for Breneman and Seeley from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gray Freshwater Center, 2500 Shadywood Road, Excelsior. … Read more

Photos, text capture beauty, climate of Voyageurs

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Help Freshwater as we Work for Water

  Diane Lynch, Freshwater DevelopmentDirector Fall is in the air and that means it is time to think of buttoning up our overcoats and reflecting upon our year’s efforts. For … Read more

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