Join us for this timely webinar to learn about designing for low salt use! Connie Fortin of Bolton & Menk, Inc. will discuss the innovative ways she is working with engineers, architects, and planners to consider winter maintenance and chloride reduction in the design phase of buildings, roads, landscapes, and more. We will have time to ... Read more
If your drinking water comes from a private well, you can have it tested for nitrate and chloride while learning about groundwater at this free clinic organized by the Minnesota Ground Water Association and Minnesota Well Owners Organization. Arsenic lab tests are also available, with results available at a later date. No reservations are needed, ... Read more
The leading source of chloride pollution is from deicing chemicals (salts) used for winter maintenance. Chloride damages property and the environment, harms aquatic species, and impacts drinking water quality. About 50 waterbodies in Minnesota already have dangerous chloride levels, and another 75 waterbodies are close to the danger zone. To help address this issue, the ... Read more
Join tribal members and agency leaders, students, researchers, colleagues from NGOs/non-profits, federal and state agency representatives, and others from across the Western Great Lakes for two-plus days to share knowledge ... Read more
Hamline's Center for Global Environmental Education is hosting a free event for the launch of Peter Annin's new book, Purified: How Recycled Sewage is Transforming Our Water. Peter is the Director of the Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation at Northland College and the author of Great Lakes Water Wars. In his new book, Peter explores ... Read more
Come learn what it takes to become a Water Steward! Along with submitting an application, all program applicants need to attend an information session. Anyone is welcome to attend. Register at minnesotawaterstewards.org/info-sessions/
Come learn what it takes to become a Water Steward! Along with submitting an application, all program applicants need to attend an information session. Anyone is welcome to attend. Register at minnesotawaterstewards.org/info-sessions/
Water reuse projects are being implemented throughout Minnesota and across the country. There are numerous opportunities to leverage alternative water sources as a resource. Despite this opportunity, we continue to face barriers that limit implementation and successful operation of reuse systems. During this workshop, hosted by Freshwater and Barr Engineering, we aim to learn from ... Read more
Curious about changes in nitrogen and phosphorus levels in Minnesota's major rivers? Learn about the data collected and how it's used to track river nutrient levels. Experts from the U.S. Geological Survey, Metropolitan Council, and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will share insights on the progress needed to meet nutrient reduction goals. The speakers are among ... Read more
Join us for a tour of City of Waconia stormwater reuse projects (with treatment), followed by an optional happy hour at Waconia Brewing from 4 p.m. to 5 :30 p.m. ... Read more
Join us for a tour of City of Hugo stormwater reuse projects (without advanced treatment), followed by an optional happy hour at the Blue Heron Grill from 4 p.m. to ... Read more
Join us for a tour of City of Woodbury stormwater reuse projects in a private development (without advanced treatment), followed by an optional happy hour at 3rd Act Brewery from ... Read more
