BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Freshwater Society - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://freshwater.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Freshwater Society
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20230312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20231105T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055648
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055648
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055648
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTSTAMP:20260404T055648
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055648
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055648
CREATED:20250227T224521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T224521Z
UID:31839-1742461200-1742472000@freshwater.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055648
CREATED:20250227T221631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T160450Z
UID:31836-1744653600-1744662600@freshwater.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freshwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Icebreaker-thumbnail.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055648
CREATED:20250409T180020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T190642Z
UID:32038-1745433000-1745442000@freshwater.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTSTAMP:20260404T055648
CREATED:20250708T223150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T164232Z
UID:32475-1753920000-1754783999@freshwater.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055648
CREATED:20250708T165355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T165447Z
UID:32468-1754586000-1754593200@freshwater.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTSTAMP:20260404T055648
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/
CATEGORIES:Partner events
ORGANIZER;CN="Rogue Water Lab":MAILTO:chelsea@roguewaterlab.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055648
CREATED:20250909T171137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T164515Z
UID:33214-1761748200-1761753600@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:Hansen Park Iron Enhanced Sand Filter Site Visit
DESCRIPTION: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 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. \nRegistration for this event is closed. Stay tuned for our next site visit in Spring 2026!
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/hansen-park-iron-enhanced-sand-filter-site-visit/
LOCATION:Hansen Park\, 1555 5th Street NW\, New Brighton\, MN\, 55112\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055648
CREATED:20250729T212629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T115746Z
UID:32620-1761818400-1761829200@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:Weatherguide 50th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin us as we recognize key Weatherguide contributors and partners while enjoying an inside look at how Minnesota’s favorite calendar and almanac has evolved and flourished over the past half-century. Mark your Weatherguide for this once-in-a-generation event\, and stay tuned for more details.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/weatherguide-50th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:CLA Connection Center\, 2865 Vikings Circle\, Suite 125\, Eagan\, MN\, 55121\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055648
CREATED:20251022T145807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T145807Z
UID:33857-1768555800-1768575600@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:Iron Enhanced Sand Filter Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/iron-enhanced-sand-filter-workshop/
LOCATION:Court International Building\, 2550 University Ave W\, Suite 320N\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055648
CREATED:20260210T171228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T204337Z
UID:35880-1774375200-1774384200@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:Freshwater's World Water Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAbout the event \nThis 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 all champions of water conservation to join us for an evening of camaraderie\, joy\, and fine beverages along the banks of Lake Minnetonka\, not far from where Freshwater was originally founded. \nThis year’s event will be held Tuesday March 24th\, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park\, Minnesota. Back Channel Brewing will be donating 5% of net beer sales to support Freshwater’s work through its Community Tuesdays program. Back Channel Brewing will also have the Red Rocket Pizza Company food truck on site during the event. \nThis event is free and open to all. Please RSVP below to make sure you receive event updates and reminders.  \n 
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/2026-world-water-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Back Channel Brewing Co.\, 4787 Shoreline Drive\, Spring Park\, MN\, 55384\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freshwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/World-Water-Day-Celebration_header.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055648
CREATED:20260319T192609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T193423Z
UID:36218-1777485600-1777492800@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:PFAS Cleanup Conversation
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nPanelists: \n\nCara Santelli\, Professor\, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences\, College of Science and Engineering\nMatt Simcik\, Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences in the School of Public Health\nLarry Wackett\, Professor\, Department of Biochemistry\, Molecular Biology and Biophysics\, College of Biological Sciences\n\nCost: Tickets are $5 or free for U of M students and CBS alumni \nRegister here!
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/pfas-cleanup-conversation/
LOCATION:Urban Growler Brewing\, 2325 Endicott Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055648
CREATED:20260120T222459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T223240Z
UID:35770-1778164200-1778169600@freshwater.org
SUMMARY:Woodcrest Creek Biochar/Iron-Enhanced Sand Filter Site Visit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a site visit of Coon Creek Watershed District’s Woodcrest Creek Biochar/iron-enhanced sand filter followed by an optional happy hour at Sammy’s Pizza in Coon Rapids from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. \n\n\n                \n                        \n                            Registration - Woodcrest Creek Iron Enhanced Sand Filter Site Visit\n                             \n                        \n                        LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name*Last Name*Organization*Examples:  DNR\, Freshwater\, MPCA\, individualEmail Address*\n                            \n                        \n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://freshwater.org/event/woodcrest-iesf-site-visit/
LOCATION:Wintercrest Park\, 10300 Woodcrest Dr NW\, Coon Rapids\, 55433\, United States
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR