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Rural Health and Drinking Water project tackles arsenic testing in southern Minnesota wells

August 13, 2025August 12, 2025 by Chris O'Brien
well head

Freshwater recently kicked off a new 3-year project in July in partnership with the Minnesota Well Owners Organization (MNWOO), Mayo Clinic, and the U.S. Geological Survey to test 8,000 private … Read more

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Snake River paddle explores geologic history and watershed restoration needs

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 by Chris O'Brien
Mary Poelman

Freshwater recently completed a short project funded by the Snake River Watershed Board (Aitkin, Mille Lacs, Kanabec and Pine county commissioners) to help orient their new watershed coordinator, Mary Poelman, … Read more

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Minnesota water policy outcomes from the 2025 session

June 18, 2025 by Chris O'Brien
Minnesota State Capitol

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

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Treaties and groundwater in EPA Region 5

July 18, 2025June 11, 2025 by Chyann Erickson
EPA Region 5 map

Treaties have clear implications for the management of surface waters, but the application to groundwater is less clear. Recent rulemaking by the EPA may make it possible to address water … Read more

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Communicating groundwater science

July 18, 2025June 11, 2025 by Chyann Erickson

Water touches many realms and people, yet groundwater policy decisions are commonly made by people with academic credentials who work in recognized bureaucratic organizations. It takes all perspectives to shape … Read more

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Emerging recommendations for regional groundwater governance

July 18, 2025June 11, 2025 by Chyann Erickson
Groundwater governance in the Great Lakes region

The following are general recommendations for local leaders participating in groundwater governance. These came from local workshops that spanned jurisdictions and groundwater management areas. Hyperlocal coordination  Regional groundwater planning conversations … Read more

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Regional planning and the role of groundwater management agreements

July 18, 2025June 11, 2025 by Chyann Erickson

The Great Lakes region is perceived as being water-rich, and states promote this asset to attract water-intensive industries. While it is true that the region hosts usable groundwater, the supply … Read more

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The industry voice in groundwater governance

July 18, 2025June 11, 2025 by Chyann Erickson
Groundwater governance in the Great Lakes region

Every person and industry uses water. Yet water – a shared, common-pool resource – is often an afterthought in site selection and planning. Industries are important stakeholders in the groundwater-governance … Read more

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Local groundwater governance

July 18, 2025June 11, 2025 by Chyann Erickson
Groundwater governance in the Great Lakes region

At the municipal level, governments may have specific regulations regarding groundwater extraction, particularly for municipal water supply purposes. These can include building and construction codes outlining requirements for well construction … Read more

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The role of the state in regional groundwater governance

July 18, 2025June 11, 2025 by Chyann Erickson

The U.S. federal government is one of limited power when it comes to groundwater quantity. While it retains authority to regulate pollution and discharges to groundwater, individual states are responsible … Read more

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