Freshwater seeks new leader
The Freshwater Society is seeking a new leader to replace Gene Merriam, who will retire by the end of this year, and Joan Nephew, who will begin a phased retirement … Read more
The Freshwater Society is seeking a new leader to replace Gene Merriam, who will retire by the end of this year, and Joan Nephew, who will begin a phased retirement … Read more
Rosie Hesla, a 20-year-old St. Catherine University student, is spending part of her summer working as an intern in the Master Water Steward program. The new initiative, modeled after the … Read more
Conserve Water during the Summer Heat! Watering early in the morning is the best time to reduce evaporation. Remember less is more- More harm is caused to our plants and … Read more
When you log on to your Facebook page every morning, do you often find yourself interested and pleased by an odd and insightful posting in your news feed? Maybe it’s … Read more
The Freshwater Society made this statement about the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s report on nitrogen pollution of surface waters: The MPCA report is good work. It demonstrates the magnitude of … Read more
Be a Green Boater! Enjoy your favorite summer hobby without damaging Minnesota’s waters. Prevent plants from hitchhiking: Learn how you can prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species on your … Read more
Talk about how water is important to your life- share a story, experience, etc.: Growing up in Minnesota, I was always spoiled with the amount of lakes and rivers we … Read more
Local decision making can be a complex thing. That’s one of the reasons we have paid staff and elected officials managing the process on a day to day basis. When … Read more
A new law, effective July 1, gives regulators at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources an opportunity to review and comment on the potential impact of new high-capacity wells on … Read more
(In April 2013, the Freshwater Society issued a special report titled “Minnesota’s Groundwater: Is our use sustainable?” These are conclusions and recommendations from that report.) The big decline White Bear … Read more