Free Well Water Testing Clinic & Environmental Health Fair

Elko New Market Library 110 J. Roberts Way, Elko New Market, MN, United States

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

Confluence: Minnesota Water Stewards 10-year program anniversary

Minneapolis Cider Company 701 SE 9th Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States

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. Save the date, and stay tuned for more details about ... Read more

MPCA Smart Salting for Parking Lots & Sidewalks Certification Training

Mississippi Watershed Management Organizaiton 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

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

Low Salt, No Salt Workshop

Zoom webinar MN, United States

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

Free

Manoomin/Psin Knowledge Symposium

Black Bear Resort 1785 MN-210, Carlton, MN, United States

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

$150

MPCA Smart Salting for Property Management Certification Training

Online

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

Give to the Max Day

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.

“Purified” Book Launch

Hamline University 774 Snelling Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN, United States

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

Free

Minnesota Water Steward Info Session

Online

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/

Free

Minnesota Water Steward Info Session

Online

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/

Free

Environmental Justice Series: What’s in your water?

30K FT 1351 Arcade Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

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!

Free

UPRIVER: A Watershed Film

The Main Cinema 115 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States

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

Free