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SUMMARY:Our Blue World Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join Freshwater and the University of St. Thomas for an evening of multidisciplinary insight and cinematic inspiration as we explore the evolving relationship between humanity and water. The event will begin with a Student Visionary Reception\, featuring final projects from St. Thomas students across engineering\, theology\, and sustainability departments. \nFollowing the reception\, we will host a screening of the documentary Our Blue World. The film explores humanity’s profound relationship with water and reveals how human agency can help rebalance the planet’s water systems. By taking a deep dive into the lives of dynamic and visionary people around the world\, this beautiful\, eye-opening and moving film sets out to reveal our profound relationship with water and its role as the nourishing life force for all that lives on this planet. \nThis event is free and open to all.  \n\n\n    RSVP to attend this event
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/our-blue-world-ust/
LOCATION:University of St. Thomas Owens Science Hall\, 39 Cretin Ave. S. #29\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55105
CATEGORIES:Member event,Partner events
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SUMMARY:Freshwater's World Water Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Freshwater’s 2026 World Water Day Celebration\, a gathering to celebrate the importance of protecting water in the Land of 10\,000 Lakes and beyond! \nAbout the event \nThis year’s theme — Celebrate Water\, Celebrate Community — invites people across Minnesota’s water community to connect\, learn\, and celebrate together. We welcome Freshwater members and all champions of water conservation to join us for an evening of camaraderie\, joy\, and fine beverages along the banks of Lake Minnetonka\, not far from where Freshwater was originally founded. \nThis year’s event will be held Tuesday March 24th\, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park\, Minnesota. Back Channel Brewing will be donating 5% of net beer sales to support Freshwater’s work through its Community Tuesdays program. Back Channel Brewing will also have the Red Rocket Pizza Company food truck on site during the event. \nThis event is free and open to all. Please RSVP below to make sure you receive event updates and reminders.  \n 
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/2026-world-water-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Back Channel Brewing Co.\, 4787 Shoreline Drive\, Spring Park\, MN\, 55384\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T203000
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SUMMARY:The Great Minnesota Icebreaker
DESCRIPTION:Join us for The Great Minnesota Icebreaker\, celebrating ice-out season in the Land of 10\,000 Lakes! \nAbout the event\nThe Great Minnesota Icebreaker is a celebration and networking event to mark the annual ice-out season in Minnesota. We welcome Freshwater members and all champions of water conservation to join us for an evening of camaraderie\, food and drink along the banks of Lake Minnetonka\, not far from where Freshwater was originally founded. \nThis year’s event will be held Monday\, April 14th\, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park\, Minnesota. \nPanel discussion: Lakes\, wetlands and water quality\nEnjoy an informative discussion as we explore various facets of lake science and management\, wetland conservation\, shoreline health\, invasive species\, and sustainability practices. Our guest panelists will be: \nJeff Hanratty – Managing Director of National Sustainability Programs at Ducks Unlimited and partner of Freshwater on the Minnesota One Water Delegation. Jeff works at the intersection of regeneration\, conservation and corporate stewardship and is a key connector in aligning DU’s conservation efforts and ecosystem services to corporate sustainability needs. He’s passionate about sustainability\, relentlessly promotes that it’s value must be part of business deals and is a conservationist and avid outdoorsman. Jeff raised his family on the shores of Lake Minnetonka and has been a youth mentor in the local community helping create trap shooting teams in area schools. Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in EHS management from the Rochester Institute of Technology. \nSteve McComas – Owner of Blue Water Science is a columnist at Outdoor News and occasionally checks in on Joe Soucheray’s Garage Logic podcast as the Lake Detective. Steve has written two books on lake management topics and published over 1\,000 journal articles and reports in the last 40 years. He has worked on lakes conducting surveys and lake improvement projects in various parts of the world including every bay in Lake Minnetonka. \nSchedule \n\n6 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Doors open\, social hour\n7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Welcome and panel discussion\n7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Networking and wrap-up\n\nAdmission\nGeneral admission is $20\, which includes access to networking happy hour\, hors d’oeuvres buffet\, and a complimentary drink token. Admission is free for Freshwater members (contact us for details). \nRegister here
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/the-great-minnesota-icebreaker-2025/
LOCATION:Back Channel Brewing Co.\, 4787 Shoreline Drive\, Spring Park\, MN\, 55384\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member event
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SUMMARY:Special screening of Our Blue World
DESCRIPTION:Join Freshwater for a special screening of “Our Blue World” at the Zeitgeist Theater in Duluth. The film explores humanity’s profound relationship with water and reveals how human agency can help rebalance the planet’s water systems. By taking a deep dive into the lives of dynamic and visionary people around the world\, this beautiful\, eye-opening and moving film sets out to reveal our profound relationship with water and its role as the nourishing life force for all that lives on this planet. \nFollowing the film\, join us for a gathering at nearby Blacklist Brewing! \nPurchase tickets here.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/special-screening-of-our-blue-world/
LOCATION:Zeitgeist Theater\, 222 E. Superior Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member event,Partner events
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SUMMARY:Give to the Max Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Support our work from upstream to downstream\nJoin us in our shared mission to inspire and empower people to value and preserve water! Freshwater relies on individual donations to fund 10 percent of our annual budget\, helping us tackle complex water issues by collaborating with local communities\, businesses\, researchers\, government agencies and conservation partners.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/gtmd-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Member event
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SUMMARY:Confluence: Minnesota Water Stewards program anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the 11th anniversary of Minnesota Water Stewards on Monday\, October 7\, from 6-8 pm at the Minneapolis Cider Company! Discover the innovative capstone projects of our graduating Stewards\, reflect on a decade of groundbreaking work\, and connect with others dedicated to improving the health of our waters. \nSave the date and stay tuned for more details about this special evening.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/confluence-minnesota-water-stewards-program-anniversary/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Cider Company\, 701 SE 9th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member event
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SUMMARY:The Great Minnesota Icebreaker
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us May 13th for The Great Minnesota Icebreaker\, celebrating ice-out season in the Land of 10\,000 Lakes! \nRegister here \nAbout the event\nThe Great Minnesota Icebreaker is a celebration and networking event to mark the conclusion of a historic ice-out season in Minnesota. We welcome Freshwater members and all champions of water conservation to join us for an evening of camaraderie\, food and drink\, and learning about what is shaping up to be a very early ice-out for many lakes across the state. \nOur panel discussion and Q&A features Minnesota State Climatologist Luigi Romolo\, and MPR Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard. \nSet along the banks of Lake Minnetonka\, not far from where Freshwater was originally founded\, this event will be held Monday\, May 13th\, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park\, MN. \nGeneral admission is $10\, which includes hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary drink token. Admission is free for Freshwater members and their guests (watch your email for a coupon code\, or contact us for details). Please be sure to register all guests ahead of the celebration. \nSchedule \n\n6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Check-in\, welcome by Tom Skramstad\, Freshwater emeritus director\n6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Panel discussion and Q&A\n7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Socialize and wrap up\n\nThanks to our event sponsor!
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/the-great-minnesota-icebreaker/
LOCATION:Back Channel Brewing Co.\, 4787 Shoreline Drive\, Spring Park\, MN\, 55384\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member event
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SUMMARY:Confluence: Minnesota Water Stewards 10-year program anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate a decade of Minnesota Water Stewards! Learn about the capstone projects of graduating Stewards\, look back on the past 10 years of this groundbreaking program\, and get to know others who are working to improve the health of our waters. \nSave the date\, and stay tuned for more details about this special evening.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/confluence-minnesota-water-stewards-10-year-program-anniversary/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Cider Company\, 701 SE 9th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member event
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SUMMARY:Member Appreciation Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:We are so glad to you’re part of the Freshwater community\, dedicated to ensuring clean\, safe water for all. Our membership propels our work forward and fuels our mission to inspire and empower people to value and preserve fresh water. Learn about our work. \nJoin us Thursday\, July 14 for a member appreciation happy hour at Utepils brewing in Minneapolis overlooking Bassett Creek. Stop by anytime between 4–6 pm and have a drink on us as we cheers to you! At 5 pm we’ll have thank you remarks  from executive director John Linc Stine\, and a short informational talk with a representative from Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission. \nMembers will receive a Freshwater tote bag with branded Freshwater swag inside\, exclusive access to discounts on our 2023 Weatherguide calendars\, plus a complimentary drink ticket for you and a guest. RSVPs requested! \nThe event will be held in the outdoor beer garden at Utepils Brewing. If beer isn’t your thing\, Utepils offers a variety of nonalcoholic beverages\, too! Food will be available for purchase at Potter’s Pasties food truck. \nWe are closely monitoring current Covid-19 trends and following recommendations by the CDC. Guests will not be required to wear masks at this time. We look forward to seeing you in-person which\, for many\, will be the first time in over two years! \nDirections and parking\nPlan your trip using Metro Transit\nDetails and RSVP\nphoto credit: Angie Soller
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/memberappreciation/
LOCATION:Utepils Brewing\, 225 Thomas Avenue N #700\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member event
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