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Heartfelt thanks to Andrew Heiskary and his children Darlene and Steven for their thoughtful gift to Freshwater in honor of Andrew’s life and passion for Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, and clean … Read more

Despite the wild, wet spring weather, the mood was buoyant at the Master Naturalist conference in Willmar where Carrie Jennings, Freshwater’s research and policy director, gave the keynote presentation and … Read more

Three students who partnered with Freshwater Society on a project last summer won an Outstanding Research Award. The students, who are studying Applied Mathematics at St. Thomas, got an in-depth … Read more

Freshwater’s Water Steward program continues to expand to new areas and audiences in 2019! Winona County hosted a new group of stewards at Whitewater State Park in March and April … Read more

by Deirdre Coleman, program coordinator Master Water Stewards are gathering in circles this holiday season to share their water stories at the Water Bar & Public Studio (#Hygge). Freshwater is … Read more

by Steve Woods and Carrie Jennings The 2019 legislative session will find Freshwater out front advocating for a two-year study to inform safe and economic approaches to groundwater recharge. In … Read more

by Steve Woods, executive director Distractions. The movie “Up” has a wonderful recurring joke where the entire cast of dogs is distracted by someone yelling “squirrel!”. It also happens to … Read more

by Mary Salisbury, development officer The McKnight Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for present and future generations. They’ve been a long-time grantor to Freshwater, investing in … Read more

by Connie Lanphear, communications and program manager The calendars you know and love are ready to ship! Get yourself a copy and buy some extra copies to give away. This … Read more

by Connie Lanphear, communications and program manager Standing in front a classroom full of second-graders at Linwood Elementary School in St. Paul, Peggy Thomas led them through the story of … Read more