This MPCA Smart Salting Certification Training is an opportunity to learn more efficient winter maintenance best practices (BMPs) while taking a comprehensive look at the many aspects for managing snow & ice on parking lots and sidewalks. The training will also cover the new chloride requirements in the recently released MS4 permit, as well as resources available ... 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 and build relationships with Manoomin (Ojibwe)·Psin (Dakota)·wild rice (English). Participants will have opportunities to engage in community panels, facilitated workshops, and poster sessions on topics ... Read more
This MPCA Smart Salting Property Management Certification Training is hosted by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Learn how to reduce indoor and outdoor salt damage and related costs, recognize sustainable practices amongst your maintenance crew, hear ideas for managing liability, and more. Learn about the hidden costs of salt ... Read more
Minnesota's 15th annual Give to the Max Day celebrates more than 6,000 nonprofits and schools across our state, and it's a great time to show your support for Freshwater! Early giving begins on November 1st, and you can make your tax deductible donation at: www.givemn.org/organization/Freshwater-Society.
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/
Join the Environmental Justice Coordinating Council and Freshwater for an educational session on water issues facing Saint Paul's East Side community. Register at https://rb.gy/cao89. The first 25 people to register will receive a $50 gift card for participating!
Our next Moos Family Speaker Series presentation will feature a free big-screen showing of UPRIVER, a documentary that explores one of the nation’s most active river conservation movements. Within Oregon’s Willamette River system, the film focuses on people from all walks of life who are coming together to revive the health of this large river ... Read more
