Reports
Reports done by Freshwater staff on community engagement and education.
Water Conservation Advisor Training report on year 4 (July, 2020–June, 2021)
The goal of this project is to create a Water Conservation Advisor education and
training program to train a corps of Minnesota Water Stewards and other master level
volunteers who specialize in water conservation best practices. Trained Water
Conservation Advisors will be equipped to educate and engage both individuals and
local community groups—including neighbors, homeowner associations, schools,
churches, businesses, and others—in water conservation practices and complete
projects that enhance groundwater protection.
This report is a project update and final report. Read the full report.
Minnesota’s focus on developing comprehensive watershed management plans through the One Watershed, One Plan (1W1P) program requires that local units of government (LGUs), such as soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs) include groundwater protection in local water planning. However, technical field staff and local elected officials need more tools to help them learn about local groundwater, solve local groundwater challenges, and communicate and work effectively with landowners. Read the full report.
The goal of this project is to create a Water Conservation Advisor education and
training program to train a corps of Minnesota Water Stewards and other master level
volunteers who specialize in water conservation best practices. Trained Water
Conservation Advisors will be equipped to educate and engage both individuals and
local community groups—including neighbors, homeowner associations, schools,
churches, businesses, and others—in water conservation practices and complete
projects that enhance groundwater protection.
This report includes the curriculum design process, program pilot, and sustainability plan. Read the full report.