Join us for The Great Minnesota Icebreaker, celebrating ice-out season in the Land of 10,000 Lakes! About the event The 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, ... Read more
Join the Metropolitan Council, Towerside Innovation District, and Freshwater for an evening celebrating Earth Day! On Wednesday, April 23, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. enjoy tasty snacks and refreshments at Malcolm Yards in Minneapolis while connecting with artists, engaged residents and industry professionals. Immerse yourself in the world of water through: A panel discussion about the ways in ... Read more
2°C (two degrees Celsius) is an exhibit that uses powerful metaphor, provocative imagery and dark humor through the language of paint to confront humanity's complex relationship with our fragile planet. Running July 31 through August 9 at Hamilton Studio in Minneapolis, the exhibit consists of oil paintings, on canvas and panel, by artists Mark Granlund ... Read more
Global Minnesota is pleased to partner with Burnt Island Ventures as well as Freshwater Society to host an informal gathering of our local water technology community. Join us for an informal social ... Read more
Catalyst — hosted by Rogue Water Lab — is an immersive, hands-on experience where attendees don’t just listen; they engage, experiment, and step into real-world challenges in water communication. This year's experience will be held September 22-24 in Milwaukee. Traditional training often falls short in preparing water professionals for the complex human dynamics of public ... Read more
Join us for a site visit of Rice Creek Watershed District's Hansen Park iron enhanced sand filter followed by an optional happy hour at The Exchange Food and Drink from ... Read more
For this year's annual Water Connects Us fundraising event, Freshwater is thrilled to present the Minnesota Weatherguide 50th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, October 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CLA Connection Center in Eagan! Join us as we recognize key Weatherguide contributors and partners while enjoying an inside look at how Minnesota's favorite calendar ... Read more
Join us for an interactive workshop to explore the nuances of iron enhanced sand filter systems for stormwater treatment. You'll hear from researchers, practitioners, and engineers about the relevant decision inputs for constructing iron enhanced sand filters, ongoing maintenance required, and recent advancements and research in iron enhanced sand filter design.
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! About the event This 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 ... Read more
The University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences (CBS) will tackle the subject of how to address PFAS contamination in water for their April 29 Petri Dish educational series event. Freshwater Programs Director Seth Thompson will moderate a panel of experts to learn about promising approaches to reducing our exposure to these chemicals and removing them from our environment. Panelists: ... Read more
