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Metro apprenticeship programs are making waves for the water workforce

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by Chris O'Brien
water workforce apprentice

The Cities of Chaska and Plymouth are leaning into developing the next era of the water workforce and are exploring what it means to run successful apprenticeship programs – with … Read more

Categories Uncategorized, Water, Science and the Environment Leave a comment

Five water policy issues to watch this session

March 30, 2025March 7, 2025 by Chris O'Brien
Freshwater Policy Team

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

Categories Policy, Uncategorized, Water, Water Fact Items, Water, Science and the Environment, Ways to Take Action Leave a comment

Water planning is critical for data centers and other large development projects

December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 by Chris O'Brien
Large water users

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

Categories Policy, Science, Uncategorized, Water Is Life, Water, Science and the Environment

Minnesota Water Stewards: Statewide!

November 26, 2024November 25, 2024 by Chris O'Brien
Minnesota Water Stewards

It’s a time of change for the Minnesota Water Stewards program! Recent conversations with current and potential partners, as well as Stewards and program supporters, show a clear path forward. … Read more

Categories Minnesota Water Stewards, News, Uncategorized, Water Is Life, Water, Science and the Environment

Site visits provide valuable learning on stormwater reuse

October 30, 2024October 29, 2024 by Chris O'Brien
Woodbury stormwater questions

This fall, Freshwater co-hosted three visits to stormwater reuse sites with the cities of Waconia, Hugo and Woodbury, Minnesota. The goal was to invite attendees to see the sites firsthand … Read more

Categories Tech, Uncategorized, Water, Water Quality, Water, Science and the Environment

Introducing our 2024 State of Water report

June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 by Chris O'Brien

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

Categories Policy, Uncategorized, Water, Water, Science and the Environment

Progress made on water during challenging state legislative session

May 23, 2024May 22, 2024 by Chris O'Brien
Minnesota State Capitol

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

Categories Policy, Uncategorized, Water, Water, Science and the Environment

How a clean transportation fuel standard could impact Minnesota waters

March 8, 2024March 6, 2024 by Chris O'Brien
ethanol fuel pump

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

Categories News, Policy, Uncategorized, Water, Water Quality, Water, Science and the Environment 1 Comment

Bridging the gap: Freshwater helps Minnesota teachers embrace nature-based learning

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
Nature-based education group photo

Freshwater is partnering with Hamline University and the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment for a transformative project designed to empower Minnesota teachers to integrate nature-based learning into their … Read more

Categories Facets of Freshwater, Uncategorized, Water, Science and the Environment

Freshwater helps develop state drinking water plan

May 1, 2024December 13, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
Drinking water glass

Focus groups and community meetings gather input on drinking water governance The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is currently developing a 10-year drinking water plan to better manage drinking water … Read more

Categories News, Policy, Uncategorized, Water, Water Is Life, Water Quality, Water, Science and the Environment
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