The state of Illinois is considering important changes to the way it permits groundwater, drawing on analysis from a 2024 groundwater governance report published by Freshwater and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). The report, Securing Illinois’ Groundwater Future, describes … Read more
This year’s state legislative session runs February 17 through May 18, and Freshwater will be engaging with policymakers on water issues by offering science-based perspectives and collaborative solutions. Here are … Read more
Shortly after compiling this end-of-session report, we were shocked and saddened by the killing of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, along with the shooting of Sen. John … Read more
The 2025 Minnesota legislative session is up and running, and Freshwater is an active participant, providing nonpartisan science-based perspectives to help policymakers make informed decisions. Wonder what we are up … Read more
In Minnesota and throughout the Midwest, Freshwater is observing tension that has arisen for many of our partners. The question is: How can we support economic development while ensuring water … Read more
Minnesota voters approve environmental funding as Freshwater sets priorities for 2025 legislative session It’s been a week since the election, and here at Freshwater, we’ve been having lots of conversations … Read more
by Michelle Stockness, Freshwater Executive Director Over the past year, I’ve had the immense privilege of leading Freshwater Society as the new Executive Director. Since starting in this role last … Read more
Freshwater priorities around nitrate response and Legacy funding prevail, while bonding for water infrastructure is left unfinished Despite limited available funding and a chaotic finish to this year’s session, the … Read more
With the delivery of its report to the Minnesota Legislature last month, the Clean Transportation Standard Work Group created a state policy framework for reducing carbon pollution from transportation fuels. … Read more
by Alyssa Fabia, Tribal Outreach and Research Associate Held January 11-12, 2024, this pre-legislative session Policy Summit arose out of lessons learned during last year’s victories and stumbles. This was … Read more
