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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20231030T141830Z
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SUMMARY:Give to the Max Day
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEarly giving begins on November 1st\, and you can make your tax deductible donation at: www.givemn.org/organization/Freshwater-Society.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/give-to-the-max-day/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20231030T140514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T140514Z
UID:25109-1700155800-1700163000@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:"Purified" Book Launch
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn his new book\, Peter explores how recycled water has been consumed in California\, Florida\, Texas and Virginia – in some cases for years – as surface and groundwater sources for drinking water are limited. In some areas of the country\, primarily because of climate change\, there are only two realistic sources for new water supplies – the ocean and the toilet. Surprisingly\, the toilet is the more sustainable option. Recycled water is so heavily treated it is often cleaner than existing water supplies.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/purified-book-launch/
LOCATION:Hamline University\, 774 Snelling Avenue North\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info session,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20231116T214259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T214259Z
UID:25439-1700568000-1700571600@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Water Steward Info Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister at minnesotawaterstewards.org/info-sessions/
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/minnesota-water-steward-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Info session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20231116T214430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T214430Z
UID:25441-1701190800-1701194400@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Water Steward Info Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister at minnesotawaterstewards.org/info-sessions/
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/minnesota-water-steward-info-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Info session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20231122T161858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T161858Z
UID:25597-1701369000-1701376200@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Justice Series: What's in your water?
DESCRIPTION:Join the Environmental Justice Coordinating Council and Freshwater for an educational session on water issues facing Saint Paul’s East Side community. \nRegister at https://rb.gy/cao89. The first 25 people to register will receive a $50 gift card for participating!
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/environmental-justice-series-whats-in-your-water/
LOCATION:30K FT\, 1351 Arcade Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20231114T171535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T220000Z
UID:25380-1701802800-1701808200@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:UPRIVER: A Watershed Film
DESCRIPTION: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 and the life it supports. \nWe hope this film inspires new thinking on watershed partnerships here in the Midwest – and how we might creatively share our conservation stories. \nThe post-show panel discussion will include: \n\nJeremy Monroe (Freshwaters Illustrated founder and director of “UPRIVER”)\nBarbara Coffin (producer of “Troubled Waters: A Mississippi River Story”)\nJohn Whitehead (Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker)\nPatrick Moore (former communications director for Pioneer PBS)\n\nDoors at 6:30 p.m.\, film at 7 p.m.\, panel discussion at 8 p.m. Register here.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/upriver-a-watershed-film/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 SE Main Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20231215T164412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T164412Z
UID:26626-1702663200-1702670400@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:Little Falls Community Drinking Water Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Do you trust your tap water? Do you drink it? Who is responsible for protecting it? Where can you get more information? We’re engaging Minnesota communities in a conversation about tap water. You’ll have the opportunity to share your thoughts\, connect with neighbors\, and learn about the tap water where you live. \nSnacks and childcare are provided\, and the first 25 participants to register will get a $50 gift card. \nJoin us for the conversation in Little Falls
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/little-falls-community-drinking-water-meeting/
LOCATION:City Council Chambers at City Hall\, 100 7th Avenue NE\, Little Falls\, MN\, 56345\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20231215T164756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T164756Z
UID:26629-1702742400-1702749600@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:St. Cloud Community Drinking Water Meeting with Community Grassroots Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Do you trust your tap water? Do you drink it? Who is responsible for protecting it? Where can you get more information? We’re engaging Minnesota communities in a conversation about tap water. You’ll have the opportunity to share your thoughts\, connect with neighbors\, and learn about the tap water where you live. \nSnacks and childcare are provided\, and the first 25 participants to register will get a $50 gift card. \nJoin us for the conversation in St. Cloud
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/st-cloud-community-drinking-water-meeting-with-community-grassroots-solutions/
LOCATION:Nelson Mandela Center\, 3333 West Division Street\, Suite 125\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20231215T165046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T165046Z
UID:26632-1703008800-1703016000@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:Northfield Community Drinking Water Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Do you trust your tap water? Do you drink it? Who is responsible for protecting it? Where can you get more information? We’re engaging Minnesota communities in a conversation about tap water. You’ll have the opportunity to share your thoughts\, connect with neighbors\, and learn about the tap water where you live. \nPrivate well owners: bring a sample of your water and get it tested for free! Testing provided by Rice Soil and Water Conservation District. \nSnacks and childcare are provided\, and the first 25 participants to register will get a $50 gift card. \nJoin us for the conversation in Northfield
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/northfield-community-drinking-water-meeting/
LOCATION:Northfield Community Education Center\, 700 Lincoln Parkway\, Northfield\, MN\, 55057\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240315
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20231214T160216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T160348Z
UID:26577-1710115200-1710460799@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:Water Reuse Symposium 2024
DESCRIPTION:Freshwater is a sponsor for the 2024 WateReuse Symposium in Denver\, Colorado. This is the premier conference on water recycling — attracting water professionals and water reuse practitioners globally for knowledge-sharing\, networking and collaboration. \nThe event is planned in collaboration with The Water Research Foundation and includes engaging sessions on the latest water reuse research on topics including agricultural\, industrial\, and onsite reuse. The event will include tours of innovative reuse projects in the region and a keynote address from photographer\, adventurer and author Pete McBride\, along with the inaugural Water Reuse Technology Showcase.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/watereuse-symposium-2024/
LOCATION:Hilton Denver City Center\, Denver\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20240223T223309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T152300Z
UID:27766-1715623200-1715632200@freshwater.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20240506T164150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T155724Z
UID:28056-1717686000-1717691400@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:An Update on Water Reuse in Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Water reuse projects are being implemented throughout Minnesota and across the country. There are numerous opportunities to leverage alternative water sources as a resource. Despite this opportunity\, we continue to face barriers that limit implementation and successful operation of reuse systems. During this workshop\, hosted by Freshwater and Barr Engineering\, we aim to learn from one another and push the conversation related to water reuse forward. \nThis workshop will include a brief update on water reuse in the state and nationally\, and then will focus on best practices and lessons learned for successful implementation and operations and maintenance of reuse systems. \nAgenda \n\nRecap of water reuse drivers and common applications.\nUpdates on regulation and guidance in Minnesota.\nUpdates on national reuse efforts.\nPanel discussion on lessons learned for successful implementation and operation and maintenance (O&M) of reuse facilities\, including:\n\nBryan Bear\, City of Hugo\nKristin Seaman\, City of Woodbury\nForrest Kelley\, Capitol Region Watershed District\nNancy Stowe\, Mississippi Watershed Management Organization\n\n\nDiscuss ideas for future discussions and schedule site visits for Summer 2024.\nPost-session happy hour from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/an-update-on-water-reuse-in-minnesota/
LOCATION:Barr Engineering\, 4300 MarketPointe Drive\, Minneapolis\, 55435\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20240610T182639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T182639Z
UID:28168-1719421200-1719428400@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:Lake of the Isles Trash Boom Installation
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Lake of the Isles for installation of a new trash boom capture system\, followed by an ice cream social at nearby Levin Park. \nThe boom has a twofold benefit – it will capture trash from entering the lake through a storm drain outfall\, and it will raise awareness of how pollutants travel from city streets into our lakes and rivers. \nPartners on this project include Freshwater\, City of Minneapolis\, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board\, East Isles Neighborhood Association\, River Network\, and Osprey Initiative.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/lake-of-the-isles-trash-boom-installation/
LOCATION:Euclide Place and Lake of the Isles Parkway East\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20240521T200339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T184348Z
UID:28124-1719487800-1719491400@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:Moos Webinar: Shannon Spurlock
DESCRIPTION:“Opportunities for Water Reuse and Recharge in Minnesota” \nJoin Shannon Spurlock over the lunch hour on Thursday\, June 27\, for a virtual talk on water reuse and recharge. Spurlock is a senior researcher in Public Policy and Water Uptake at the Pacific Institute. Prior to the Pacific Institute\, she ran a consulting business and worked on projects including researching interagency collaboration among water utilities to enhance water reuse. She received a Master of Nonprofit Management from Regis University and holds a B.A. from the University of Colorado. \nTopics will include: \n\nLocal and global opportunities for water reuse and recharge across sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing.\nThe importance of technical evaluations and policy initiatives on water reuse and managed aquifer recharge projects.\nEarly-stage recommendations for Minnesota to develop its water reuse community\, including establishing policies and guidelines.\n\nRegister and get more info on the event’s main page
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/spring-2023-moos-lecture-shannon-spurlock/
LOCATION:Zoom webinar\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240808
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20240722T202658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T202658Z
UID:28367-1722902400-1723075199@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:Salt Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Salt Symposium\, a 2-day livestream event\, celebrates the optimization of necessary salt use to improve community sustainability and protect vital freshwater systems and infrastructure.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/salt-symposium/
LOCATION:Livestream event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20240704T021653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T021757Z
UID:28311-1723280400-1723294800@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:Big Island and Back Paddle Event
DESCRIPTION:Tune up your canoe\, kayak or paddleboard and head on over to Excelsior for a friendly race out around Big Island and back. We’ll start 9 a.m. at Excelsior Public Beach and paddle to the starting line together. Our goal is to get paddlers of all ages and skill levels out on Lake Minnetonka for a great community summer event and raise money for a couple of very worthy causes. \nDon’t miss the after-party at Excelsior Brewing Company beginning at 11 a.m. for refreshments from Joey Nova’s\, music and of course\, beer! Awards and door prizes will be given away by our wonderful sponsors. Make a day of it and explore beautiful Excelsior! \nProceeds from this event will be donated to the ICA Food Shelf program and Freshwater Society. Thank you for your support! \nRegister here!
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/big-island-and-back-paddle-event/
LOCATION:Excelsior Commons Beach\, 135 Lake Street\, Excelsior\, MN\, 55331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20240806T145423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T145423Z
UID:28408-1723467600-1723471200@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:Info session: Updating Minnesota's Nutrient Reduction Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Curious about changes in nitrogen and phosphorus levels in Minnesota’s major rivers? \nLearn about the data collected and how it’s used to track river nutrient levels. Experts from the U.S. Geological Survey\, Metropolitan Council\, and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will share insights on the progress needed to meet nutrient reduction goals. \nThe speakers are among the 50 people working to complete a 10-year update to the Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy. Established in 2014\, this strategy guides our state’s efforts to reduce nutrient pollution \nExcessive nutrients\, particularly phosphorus and nitrogen\, pose a significant problem for Minnesota’s lakes and rivers as well as downstream waters including the Great Lakes\, Lake Winnipeg\, and the Gulf of Mexico. \nWho should attend: Anyone interested in the state’s efforts to reduce nutrients in our waters\, including partners from agricultural\, business\, environmental communitiewastewater operators\, environmental communities\, and the general public. \nFormat: Information session with Q&A. \nHow to register: No advance registration required. Just  click the event link to join on August 12 at 1 p.m.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/info-session-updating-minnesotas-nutrient-reduction-strategy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Info session,Partner events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20240708T164728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T150221Z
UID:28319-1726160400-1726171200@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:Water Connects Us
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Water Connects Us\, Freshwater’s annual benefit to connect around the role we can each play in protecting water now and for future generations! \nGather with supporters and partners of Freshwater for a night of networking\, comradery\, and learning about our work\, from upstream to downstream. This won’t be a seated event\, but rather an open house style opportunity to mingle\, learn about Freshwater’s current work\, and celebrate our shared commitment to inspire and empower people to value and preserve water. Heavy appetizers and a ticket for a beverage will be provided. \nThis year’s event will be held September 12\, 2024\, 5 p.m. at Forgotten Star Brewing in Fridley\, Minnesota. \nRegister today!
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/water-connects-us-2/
LOCATION:Forgotten Star Brewing\, 38 Northern Stacks Drive\, Fridley\, MN\, 55421\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20240826T172655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T173337Z
UID:28815-1727361000-1727366400@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:City of Waconia stormwater reuse site visit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of City of Waconia stormwater reuse projects (with treatment)\, followed by an optional happy hour at Waconia Brewing from 4 p.m. to 5 :30 p.m. \nPlease register below for this free event.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/city-of-waconia-stormwater-reuse-site-visit/
LOCATION:City of Waconia water reuse site\, 950 Waconia Parkway South\, Waconia\, MN\, 55387\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info session,Partner events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20240826T175340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T175340Z
UID:28821-1727793000-1727798400@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:City of Hugo stormwater reuse site visit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of City of Hugo stormwater reuse projects (without advanced treatment)\, followed by an optional happy hour at the Blue Heron Grill from 4 p.m. to 5 :30 p.m. \nPlease register below for this free event.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/city-of-hugo-stormwater-reuse-site-visit/
LOCATION:Peder Pederson Pavilion (City of Hugo Lions Park)\, 5524 Upper 146th Street\, Hugo\, MN\, 55038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info session,Partner events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20240704T022652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T022652Z
UID:28314-1728324000-1728331200@freshwater.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20240903T210403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T210422Z
UID:29006-1728486000-1728489600@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:City of Woodbury stormwater reuse site visit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of City of Woodbury stormwater reuse projects in a private development (without advanced treatment)\, followed by an optional happy hour at 3rd Act Brewery from 4 p.m. to 5 :30 p.m. \nNOTE: The starting location is the address of a private residence adjacent to the reuse irrigation pond. The pond is directly across the road from the residence\, and the meeting location will be clear upon arrival. Please park on the road next to the pond. \nPlease register below for this free event.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/city-of-woodbury-stormwater-reuse-site-visit/
LOCATION:Woodbury stormwater reuse site\, 5018 Chestnut Drive\, Woodbury\, MN\, 55129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20241118T213743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T213743Z
UID:29972-1732147200-1732233599@freshwater.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20250121T200951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T033335Z
UID:31585-1740506400-1740511800@freshwater.org
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20250227T224521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T224521Z
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SUMMARY:SDG Roundtable: In Search of Water Circularity
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to partner with Global Minnesota for their Sustainable Development Goals Roundtable on water circularity. Join this important conversation around water reuse and recycling in advance of World Water Day 2025. \nMinnesota-based Kurita America\, part of the Kurita Group headquartered in Japan\, will deliver the keynote presentation. You’ll also hear from other globally-minded water experts\, including Oriana Raabe\, Senior Director of Sustainability at Pentair and President of the Pentair Foundation\, during a panel addressing some of today’s pressing water conservation questions. \nRegister here.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/sdg-roundtable-in-search-of-water-circularity/
LOCATION:Sunrise Banks Corporate Headquarters\, 2525 Wabash Ave.\, SAINT PAUL\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info session,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20250227T221631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T160450Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20250409T180020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T190642Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Week Water Party
DESCRIPTION: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. \nImmerse yourself in the world of water through: \n\nA panel discussion about the ways in which water weaves connection through government\, recreation\, arts\, and culture – and where you fit in!\nInteractive art-creation.\nRelaxing sound bath experiences.\nVast projections on the United Crushers building\, including footage from water treatment processes and water-related graphics and animations.\nTabling displays by organizations from around our region.\n\nRSVP here for this free event!
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/earth-day-water-party/
LOCATION:Malcolm Yards\, 501 30th Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20250708T223150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T164232Z
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SUMMARY:2°C Climate Change Exhibit and Performance
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRunning July 31 through August 9 at Hamilton Studio in Minneapolis\, the exhibit consists of oil paintings\, on canvas and panel\, by artists Mark Granlund and Drevis Hager. Exploring the landscapes of the Midwest (and the mind) these two painters provide a unique vision of the future. 2°C invites viewers to contemplate our pivotal ecological moment through works that are at once beautiful\, unsettling and a little bit quirky. \nA free opening reception was held Thursday\, July 31\, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a short artist’s talk at 7 p.m. In addition\, Freshwater will co-host an sold out music and poetry performance on Thursday\, August 7\, featuring Prudence Johnson\, Dean Magraw\, Kyle Tran Mhyre and Tom Cassidy. Proceeds from art sales\, donations and the August 7 event go to support Freshwater’s work for water. \nSchedule of events \n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, July 31\, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.\nGallery hours: Saturday\, August 2\, noon to 4 p.m.\nMusic and spoken word performance: August 7\, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.\nFinal Gallery hours: Saturday\, August 9\, noon to 4 p.m.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/2c-climate-change-exhibit-and-performance/
LOCATION:Hamilton Studio\, 3112 West 28th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55416\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20250708T165355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T165447Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Water Innovation Social Hour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us for an informal social time bringing together Minnesota’s water innovation ecosystem. This is a chance to connect with fellow water tech entrepreneurs\, investors\, policy-makers\, nonprofit leaders\, and professionals all working to accelerate water innovation in our state and beyond. Whether you’re advancing solutions\, crafting policy\, funding innovation\, or driving community change – this gathering is for you. \nThis will be a (mostly) unstructured event with brief remarks. Food and drink available for purchase. RSVP recommended.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/minnesota-water-innovation-social-hour/
LOCATION:Utepils Brewing\, 225 Thomas Avenue N #700\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55405\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTSTAMP:20260404T054301
CREATED:20250427T164815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T164857Z
UID:32089-1758499200-1758758399@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:Catalyst 2025: Navigating the modern media landscape
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTraditional training often falls short in preparing water professionals for the complex human dynamics of public engagement. Catalyst isn’t about theory — it’s about action. It equips leaders with the real-world skills to foster trust\, handle misinformation\, and strengthen relationships between water organizations and their communities. \nThis year’s content theme is navigating the modern media landscape. We’ll dive into media relations\, social media engagement\, mis- and disinformation\, and how to rise above all the noise. If you or your organization are interested in sponsoring\, several packages are available. \nLearn more about the Catalyst experience by watching this 2024 Highlight Reel. \nApplications are accepted through May 31.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/catalyst-2025-navigating-the-modern-media-landscape/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Partner events
ORGANIZER;CN="Rogue Water Lab":MAILTO:chelsea@roguewaterlab.org
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