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
Minnesota’s historic 2023 session and what’s next for water When the Minnesota Legislature adjourned on May 22, the session was applauded by many conservation groups for providing significant investments in … Read more
“Six current or former state employees were charged on July 29 with misconduct and other crimes in the Flint, Mich., water crisis, bringing to nine the number of public officials … Read more
Where do Minnesotans get their drinking water? Most get it from wells. But residents of Minneapolis, St. Paul and St. Cloud rely — for the most part — on the … Read more
What you can do to save water and have a green lawn When hiring an irrigator, look for a certified installer. The EPA offers a state-by-state list of WaterSense Irrigation … Read more
What you can do to save water and have a green lawn If you use a hose for watering grass or shrubs, be sure it has a shut-off nozzle. For … Read more
What you can do to save water and have a green lawn Cut grass no shorter than 2 inches. It will promote deeper roots that require less water. Aerate your … Read more
What you can do to save water and have a green lawn Microirrigation or drip systems, not sprinklers, should be used on planting beds and strips of grass that are … Read more
What you can do to save water and have a green lawn Step on your grass. If it springs back, it doesn’t need watering. Water early in the morning to … Read more
What you can do to save water and have a green lawn Don’t over-water. Most lawns need only 1 inch of water each week, either from rain or from irrigation. … Read more
