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SUMMARY:Confluence of Water Stewards
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Minnesota Water Stewards\, art\, and all the work for water over the last year! Attendees can explore the beautiful Walker Art Center and sculpture garden\, learn about Steward projects\, and get to know others who are working to improve the health of our waters. Our keynote speaker will be local artist and activist Andrea Jenkins. Andrea will share some of her writing that explores the Mississippi River\, its history\, and the role of water in our lives. \nBuckthorn Removal: This year\, in partnership with the Walker Art Center\, and the MN Department of Natural Resources\, we are offering a volunteer opportunity prior to the evening reception. In the afternoon from 1:00-4:30pm\, we will host buckthorn removal at Wolsfeld Woods Scientific and Natural Area. Anyone is welcome to attend this portion\, however space is limited\, so be sure to register. The buckthorn removal will take place entirely outside\, so please dress for the weather. Equipment and snacks will be supplied. More details provided upon registration. \nStewards\, partner staff\, program supporters\, and anyone interested in improving our shared waters are welcome to attend either or both portions of the day. These events are free\, but for planning purposes\, please register at: freshwater.org/confluence/ \nThe event at a glance: \n\nAfternoon buckthorn removal at Wolsfeld Woods SNA (1-4:30pm)\nEvening reception at Walker Art Center featuring (6-7.30pm):\n\nAction Step project displays (6:00pm)\nProgram featuring keynote speaker Andrea Jenkins (6:45pm)\nCertification of new Water Stewards\nPrize drawings for Stewards who reported volunteer hours this year(opens in new tab)\nTour of Hydricosmic Litanies exhibit following the program (7:30pm)\nTime to explore the Walker Art Center (open until 9pm)\n(opens in new tab)\nCash bar
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/confluence-of-water-stewards/
LOCATION:Walker Art Center\, Skyline Room\, 725 Vineland Pl\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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SUMMARY:Water Connects Us: A Fundraiser for Freshwater
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to bring together supporters\, partners\, and new voices for an evening of connection and creativity in support of Freshwater’s mission at Water Connects Us: A Fundraiser for Freshwater Society\, on Thursday\, October 22\, 2026 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Make sure to mark your calendar and keep an eye out for registration to open soon. \nThis year’s event will center on our Art for Water initiative\, exploring how creativity\, community\, and shared experience can deepen our connection to water and the role we all play in protecting it. Set along the great Mississippi River\, Water Connects Us will offer a unique and engaging evening designed to inspire\, connect\, and celebrate the power of water to bring people together. \nWater Connects Us: A Fundraiser for Freshwater Society\nThursday\, October 22\, 2026\n5 p.m. to 8 p.m.\nMississippi Crossings Event Center\, Champlin\, MN \nTickets are available here. \nWe hope you’ll join us for a memorable evening on the river’s edge celebrating the power of water to connect us all.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/water-connects-us-2026/
LOCATION:Mississippi Crossings Event Center\, 307 E River Pkwy\, Champlin\, MN\, 55316\, United States
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SUMMARY:The State of Water Technology Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:​We’re thrilled to announce the next MN Water Tech event on October 27! We invite you to join us for an informal social gathering of Minnesota’s growing water innovation ecosystem. This is a chance to hear from those on the cutting edge of water innovation and connect with start-ups\, investors\, researchers\, policy makers\, nonprofit leaders\, and professionals accelerating water solutions across our state and beyond. \n​This time we’ve expanded the event to bring you a panel discussion on the state of water tech\, speakers giving short talks about their journeys\, along with plenty of time for networking. \n​We’re also thrilled to have Veolia as a sponsor. Light food and refreshments will be served. \n​When: Tuesday\, October 27\, 5:00 – 8:00 PM (agenda below)\nWhere: Broken Clock Brewing\, 1712 Marshall St NE Suite 100\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413 \n​Agenda:\n5:00 – 6:00 PM – Networking \n​6:00 PM – Program \n​Welcome messages \n​State of Water Tech Intro: \n\n​Steve Kloos\, Burnt Island Ventures\n\n​Lightning Talks: \n\n​Michelle Bellanca\, Claros\n​Rick Kuntz\, Upstream Technologies\n​David Knighton\, Creative Water Solutions\n​Shane Dyer\, Irrigreen\n​Jason Meyer\, WSP\n\n​Panel discussion: \n\n​Michelle Stockness\, Freshwater (moderator)\n​Katrina Kessler\, MPCA\n​Cara Santelli\, UofM\, Water Circularity Center\n​Ali Humphrey\, Sextant Capital\n\n​7:30 – 8:00 PM – Networking \n​8:00 PM End \n​We hope to see you on October 27! Space is limited\, please RSVP. \n​Steve Kloos\, Burnt Island Ventures\nMichelle Stockness\, Freshwater Society\nSteve Riedel\, Global Minnesota
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/the-state-of-water-technology-social-hour/
LOCATION:Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative\, 1712 Marshall St NE Suite 100\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
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