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water conservation

Results of Freshwater’s state policy work

June 12, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
Capitol celebration

Minnesota’s historic 2023 session and what’s next for water When the Minnesota Legislature adjourned on May 22, the session was applauded by many conservation groups for providing significant investments in … Read more

Categories News, Policy, Science, Uncategorized, Water, Water Fact Items, Water Is Life, Water Quality, Water, Science and the Environment Tags water conservation

Lake Hiawatha Celebration

May 12, 2023April 14, 2023 by Chris O'Brien
Lake Hiawatha

Freshwater, along with the City of Minneapolis and other partners, will unveil a new trash boom system designed to prevent pollution on Lake Hiawatha. This free, all ages event includes: … Read more

Tags community action, shoreline cleanup, water conservation, Water quality Leave a comment

What it takes to make a difference

June 3, 2015 by Freshwater Society

The Freshwater Society is in its third year of teaming up with Michelob Golden Light on the Celebrate Your Lake Contest, and it’s been a really great way to see … Read more

Categories Water, Science and the Environment Tags Michelob Golden, minnesota lakes, water, water conservation

San Diego water:  Somewhere between “unlimited” and “zero”

March 3, 2015 by Freshwater Society

Regional water conservation is being applied in San Diego because they must–but is it enough? Minnesota is looking at regional water conservation because it’s smart for our long-term economic vitality and … Read more

Categories Information, News, Water, Science and the Environment, Ways to Take Action Tags water conservation

Phoenix curbs water use

June 18, 2013 by Freshwater Society

Arid Phoenix leads the way on some water conservation measures, says a New York Times article published this week. Read about what the city is doing, and not doing, to … Read more

Categories Water, Science and the Environment Tags lawn sprinkling, water conservation

Save money by saving water .2 cents at a time

September 5, 2012 by Freshwater Society

If you are a normal household user of water, you should conserve water because it’s the right thing to do. Not to save money. But there is some modest payback, … Read more

Categories Water, Science and the Environment Tags water conservation

Innovative Wisconsin phosphorus rules OK'd

July 30, 2012 by Freshwater Society

The Freshwater Society blog publishes a digest of important regional, national and international articles and research on water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then follow the links to … Read more

Categories Water, Science and the Environment Tags frac sand, nutrient pollution, phosphorus pollution, pool 2, water conservation

Vote to support conservation mentoring

August 29, 2011 by Freshwater Society

Each week, the Freshwater Society publishes a digest of important regional, national and international articles and research on water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then follow the links … Read more

Categories Water, Science and the Environment Tags agricultural pollution, bottled water, farmwise, grasslands, invasive species, MN Idea Open, water conservation

California water deal mandates conservation

November 9, 2009 by Freshwater Society

Each week, the Freshwater Society publishes a digest of top news and research on water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then follow the links to read them in … Read more

Categories Water, Science and the Environment Tags conservation reserve, pesticide, septic, water conservation, water infrastructure

Threatened fish, buffer strips and zebra mussels

August 3, 2009 by Freshwater Society

Every week, the Freshwater Society publishes a digest of some of the best regional, national and international articles about water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then follow the … Read more

Categories Water, Science and the Environment Tags climate change, dead zone, endocrine disruptors, invasive species, trout, water conservation
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