Getting UNstuck
It seems like we’ve all been there — sitting in a meeting where the agenda is the same over and over again; or having that feeling of frustration when momentum … Read more
News
May 4 Gala: what a difference for water
What a wonderful evening it was! Thank you so much to everyone who supported our work for water through our 2019 Ice Out, Loon In gala. We’re delighted to report … Read more
Special memorial gift given to Freshwater
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
Freshwater joins with Master Naturalists
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
Students win CAM Outstanding Research Award
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
Water Stewards expand and adapt statewide
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
Freshwater and Water bar gather water stories
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
Freshwater recharge is focus for upcoming session
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
Distracted by squirrels
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
McKnight Foundation awards $200,000 grant
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