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Dec. 16 class set on snow removal

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A class on reducing the environmental impact – chloride pollution – of removing snow and de-icing parking lots and sidewalks will be sponsored by the Freshwater Society on Dec. 16 at the Gray Freshwater Center, 2500 Shadywood Road, Excelsior, MN.

Staff from Fortin Consulting and Kathy Schaefer from the Minnesota Department of Transportation will conduct the 4.5-hour class.  The target audience is private maintenance companies, property manager and winter maintenance employees of hospitals, colleges and city parks.

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Signature Projects

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As part of the Year of Water, we will feature bi-monthly themes focused on water issues. The key features of the initiative are: Speaker Series We are sponsoring an engaging … Read more

Twin Cities Metro

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Organizations | Events | Water Quality Data   There are organizations across the state that work to protect and restore water resources. Search below for organizations in the Twin Cities … Read more

Health of Our Waters

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  January & February Theme Why Designate a Year of Water?The Freshwater Society and partners want to raise the awareness among citizens about our water resources and how we can … Read more

Intro to Themes

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Welcome to 2010 – The Year of Water a year-long celebration of our lakes, rivers, streams and aquifers. The themes for the year are: January & February Theme What is … Read more