The Watershed

The Watershed is a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from outfitting guide, and activist Peta Barrett.The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted in Ely from April 24, through June 16, 2025. The main exhibit will be at the Ely Community Hub, while additional indoor exhibits will be on view at Ely Folk School. After Ely, the exhibit will move to Minneapolis (Downtown Improvement District), Henderson (Ney Nature Center), and Bloomington (MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge).You can learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. Learn more about Ely's hosting of the exhibit, plus related events on the MPCA website.You can find more on Ely here.Special thanks to Peta Barrett, our interviewee for this episode. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook, and Instagram, follow along for the latest updates!This episode of The Watershed was produced by Sienna Ecker, and by We Are Water MN, which is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension.We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities.Music credits: Gymnopedies 2, Jadie Grange, Gymnopedies 1 by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue ).

The Watershed is a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from scientist and activist Lisa Pugh.The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted in Ely from April 24, through June 16, 2025. The main exhibit will be at the Ely Community Hub, while additional indoor exhibits will be on view at Ely Folk School. After Ely, the exhibit will move to Minneapolis (Downtown Improvement District), Henderson (Ney Nature Center), and Bloomington (MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge).You can learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. Learn more about Ely's hosting of the exhibit, plus related events on the MPCA website.You can find more on Ely here.Special thanks to Emma Needham, who conducted this interview, which was initially featured in Ely's hosting. Thank you to Lisa Pugh, our interviewee for this episode. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook, and Instagram, follow along for the latest updates!This episode of The Watershed was produced by Sienna Ecker, and by We Are Water MN, which is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension.We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities.Music credits: Gymnopedies 2, Jadie Grange, Gymnopedies 1 by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue ).

The Watershed is a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from community member Nancy Hernesmaa.The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted in Ely from April 24, through June 16, 2025. The main exhibit will be at the Ely Community Hub, while additional indoor exhibits will be on view at Ely Folk School. After Ely, the exhibit will move to Minneapolis (Downtown Improvement District), Henderson (Ney Nature Center), and Bloomington (MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge).You can learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. Learn more about Ely's hosting of the exhibit, plus related events on the MPCA website.You can find more on Ely here.Special thanks to Emma Needham, who conducted this interview, which was initially featured in Ely's hosting. Thank you to Nancy Hernesmaa, our interviewees for this episode. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook, and Instagram, follow along for the latest updates!This episode of The Watershed was produced by Sienna Ecker, and by We Are Water MN, which is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension.We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities.Music credits: Gymnopedies 2, Jadie Grange, Gymnopedies 1 by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue ).

The Watershed is a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from community members Jason Frank and Neva Foster.The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted in Big Stone County from March 15 through April 21, 2025. The main exhibit will be at the Alley Cat, while additional indoor exhibits will be on view at Ortonville Public Schools. After Big Stone County, the exhibit will move to Ely (Ely Folk School), Minneapolis (Downtown Improvement District), Henderson (Ney Nature Center), and Bloomington (MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge).You can learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. Learn more about Big Stone County's hosting of the exhibit, plus related events on the MPCA website. You can find more on Big Stone County here.Special thanks to Chandra Colvin, who conducted this interview, which was initially featured in Big Stone Arts Council's hosting. Thank you to Jason Frank and Neva Foster, our interviewees for this episode. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook,and Instagram, follow along for the latest updates!This episode of The Watershed was produced by Sienna Ecker, and by We Are Water MN, which is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension.We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities.Music credits: Gymnopedies 2, Jadie Grange, Gymnopedies 1 by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue ).

The Watershed is a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from community storyteller Judy Beckman.The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted in Big Stone County from March 15 through April 21, 2025. The main exhibit will be at the Alley Cat, while additional indoor exhibits will be on view at Ortonville Public Schools. After Big Stone County, the exhibit will move to Ely (Ely Folk School), Minneapolis (Downtown Improvement District), Henderson (Ney Nature Center), and Bloomington (MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge).You can learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. Learn more about Big Stone County's hosting of the exhibit, plus related events on the MPCA website. You can find more on Big Stone County here.Special thanks to Chandra Colvin, who conducted this interview, which was initially featured in Big Stone Arts Council's hosting. Thank you to Judy Beckman, our interviewee for this episode. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook,and Instagram, follow along for the latest updates!This episode of The Watershed was produced by Sienna Ecker, and by We Are Water MN, which is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension.We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities.Music credits: Gymnopedies 2, Jadie Grange, Gymnopedies 1 by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue ).

The Watershed is a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from Brent Olson, a writer, former farmer and county commissioner. The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted in Big Stone County from March 15 through April 21, 2025. The main exhibit will be at the Alley Cat, while additional indoor exhibits will be on view at Ortonville Public Schools. After Big Stone County, the exhibit will move to Ely (Ely Folk School), Minneapolis (Downtown Improvement District), Henderson (Ney Nature Center), and Bloomington (MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge).You can learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. Learn more about Big Stone County's hosting of the exhibit, plus related events on the MPCA website. You can find more of Brent's story here.Special thanks to Chandra Colvin, who conducted this interview, which was initially featured in Big Stone Arts Council's hosting. Thank you to Brent Olson, our interviewee for this episode.If you are curious about becoming a citizen scientist…CoCoRaHS MNGage, Check out the Climate Office's website ! Conservation Reserve Program You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook,and Instagram, follow along for the latest updates!This episode of The Watershed was produced by Sienna Ecker, and by We Are Water MN, which is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension.We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities.Music credits: Gymnopedies 2 by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue ).

Thank you for listening to The Watershed! This podcast is produced by We Are Water MN, a traveling exhibit and community engagement initiative.In 2025, the exhibit will visit five communities throughout the state of Minnesota: Ortonville (Big Stone Arts Council), Ely (Ely Folk School), Minneapolis (Safe & Vibrant Downtown, Downtown Improvement District), Henderson (Ney Nature Center), and Bloomington (Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge).Learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water.We Are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension.We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities.You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook & Instagram , where you can follow along for the latest updates!Music: Dust Digger & Hedgehog Wallace, Blue Dot Sessions

Thanks for listening to The Watershed, a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from Jeffrey Harper, water resources manager for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe's division of resource management. Harper shares community concerns surround PFAS, including background on these substances, stories, and his team's efforts to address them. The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted by Leech Lake Tribal College at their Bezhigoogahbow Library in Cass Lake from August 15 through October 6, 2024. From there, it will move to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. You can learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. This episode of the Watershed was produced by Angela Hugunin, and by We Are Water MN, which is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to Emma Needham, who conducted our interviews for Leech Lake Tribal College. Thank you to Jeffrey Harper, our interviewee for this episode. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook (⁠https://www.facebook.com/wearewatermn/⁠), Instagram (⁠https://www.instagram.com/wearewatermn/⁠), and Twitter (⁠https://twitter.com/wearewatermn⁠). Follow along for the latest updates! Organizations and resources mentioned in this episode: · Leech Lake Division of Resource Management: https://www.llojibwe.org/drm/ · Minnesota's PFAS blueprint: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/minnesotas-pfas-blueprint · PFAS information from the Minnesota Department of Health: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/hazardous/topics/pfcs.html · PFAS and health: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/hazardous/topics/pfashealth.html · Interactive map with PFAS testing of MN's drinking water: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/pfasmap.html · Fish consumption guidance: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/fish/index.html Music credits: These Times and Slate Tracker by Blue Dot Sessions (⁠www.sessions.blue⁠). 

Thanks for listening to The Watershed, a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from Leanna Goose, a student at Leech Lake Tribal College whose research aims to protect manoomin (wild rice) and water for future generations. The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted by Leech Lake Tribal College at their Bezhigoogahbow Library in Cass Lake from August 15 through October 6, 2024. From there, it will move to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. You can learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. This episode of the Watershed was produced by Angela Hugunin, and by We Are Water MN, which is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to Emma Needham, who conducted our interviews for Leech Lake Tribal College. Thank you to Leanna Goose, our interviewee for this episode. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook (⁠https://www.facebook.com/wearewatermn/⁠), Instagram (⁠https://www.instagram.com/wearewatermn/⁠), and Twitter (⁠https://twitter.com/wearewatermn⁠). Follow along for the latest updates! Organizations and resources mentioned in this episode: · Reseeding Manoomin for the Next Seven Generations: https://www.lltc.edu/2024/04/19/protecting-manoomin-for-the-next-seven-generations/ · Leech Lake Division of Resource Management: https://www.llojibwe.org/drm/ Music credits: These Times, Glinting Giant, Uncertain Ground, and A Rush of Clear Water by Blue Dot Sessions (⁠www.sessions.blue⁠). 

The Watershed is a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this special episode, we hear from Brittany Lenzmeier and Stephanie Hatzenbihler of Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District. Brittany and Stephanie share about their experiences hosting We Are Water MN. This episode explores: · Interviewee paths to working in water resources · What drew our interviewees to We Are Water MN · Lessons learned while hosting We Are Water MN · Advice for prospective and future host sites · Outcomes from hosting We Are Water MN · Forming lasting partnerships · Beyond hosting We Are Water MN - what did hosting make possible? What hopes remain? Are you interested in bringing We Are Water MN to your community? The deadline for host site applications is July 21, 2024. Learn more and apply at https://www.mnhum.org/get-involved/host-an-exhibit/host-we-are-water-mn/. We Are Water MN is a community engagement initiative and traveling exhibit that builds relationships with and responsibilities to water. This episode of the Watershed was produced by Angela Hugunin, and by We Are Water MN, which is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008, and by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to Brittany Lenzmeier and Stephanie Hatzenbihler of Stearns County SWCD for their time willingness to share. https://www.stearnscountyswcd.net/wawmn   The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted in Chisago County from June 20 through August 12, 2024. The main exhibit will be at the North Branch Area Library, with additional indoor exhibits on view at the Chisago County History Center. Lindstrom Memorial Park will have an outdoor display. After Chisago County, the exhibit will move to Cass Lake (Leech Lake Tribal College), and Shakopee (Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community). You can learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. Learn more about Chisago County's hosting of the exhibit, plus related events, at https://www.chisagocountymn.gov/1349/We-Are-Water-MN-Exhibit---June-20-to-Aug. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook (⁠https://www.facebook.com/wearewatermn/⁠), Instagram (⁠https://www.instagram.com/wearewatermn/⁠), and Twitter (⁠https://twitter.com/wearewatermn⁠). Follow along for the latest updates! Music credits: These Times and Paper Feather by Blue Dot Sessions (⁠www.sessions.blue⁠). 

Thanks for listening to The Watershed, a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from Rick Olseen, an active citizen and leader who has held multiple roles in his community. Across these positions, water has been an important throughline. Rick Olseen shares about the unique character of Chisago County, plus water education stories. He also discusses Let's Go Fishing, a local nonprofit whose aim is to offer fishing and boating excursions for individuals who may not typically have access to being on the water. Learn more about the Let's Go Fishing chapter mentioned by Rick Olseen at ⁠https://eastcentralmn.lgfws.com/⁠. The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted in Chisago County from June 20 through August 12, 2024. The main exhibit will be at the North Branch Area Library, with an additional indoor exhibit on view at the Chisago County History Center. Lindstrom Memorial Park will have an outdoor display. After Chisago County, the exhibit will move to Cass Lake (Leech Lake Tribal College), then Shakopee (Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community). You can learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. Learn more about Chisago County's hosting of the exhibit, plus related events, at https://www.chisagocountymn.gov/1349/We-Are-Water-MN-Exhibit---June-20-to-Aug. This episode of the Watershed was produced by Angela Hugunin, and by We Are Water MN, which is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to Emma Needham, who conducted our interviews in Chisago County. Thank you to Rick Olseen, our interviewee for this episode. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook (⁠https://www.facebook.com/wearewatermn/⁠), Instagram (⁠https://www.instagram.com/wearewatermn/⁠), and Twitter (⁠https://twitter.com/wearewatermn⁠). Follow along for the latest updates! Music credits: These Times, Hardwood Lullaby, and Waiting at the Hem by Blue Dot Sessions (⁠www.sessions.blue⁠). 

Thank you for listening to The Watershed, a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from Sharon Day, a writer, artist, activist, educator, and leader of water protection efforts including Nibi Walks. She is also an enrolled member of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. Sharon Day explores some of her water memories, as well as themes around caring for and being in relationship with water. We'll also probe questions about our responsibility to past and future generations. What will you do for the water? The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted in Chisago County from June 20 through August 12, 2024. The main exhibit will be at the North Branch Area Library, while additional indoor exhibits will be on view at the Chisago County History Center. Lindstrom Memorial Park will have an outdoor display. After Chisago County, the exhibit will move to Cass Lake (Leech Lake Tribal College), and Shakopee (Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community). You can learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. Learn more about Chisago County's hosting of the exhibit, plus related events, at https://www.chisagocountymn.gov/1349/We-Are-Water-MN-Exhibit---June-20-to-Aug. This episode of The Watershed was produced by Angela Hugunin, and by We Are Water MN, which is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to Emma Needham, who conducted this interview, which was initially featured in Hartley Nature Center's hosting. Thank you to Sharon Day, our interviewee for this episode. You can learn more about Nibi Walks at http://www.nibiwalk.org/. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wearewatermn/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wearewatermn/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/wearewatermn). Follow along for the latest updates! Music credits: These Times, Drone Pine, McCarthy, So We Go, and Waterbourne by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). 

Thanks for listening to The Watershed, a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear stories of community members coming together for water protection. We also learn about rain gardens and their connection to clean water. You can learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted in Chisago County from June 20 through August 12, 2024. The main exhibit will be at the North Branch Area Library, with additional indoor exhibits on view at the Chisago County History Center. Lindstrom Memorial Park will have an outdoor display. After Chisago County, the exhibit will move to Cass Lake (Leech Lake Tribal College), and Shakopee (Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community). Learn more about Chisago County's hosting of the exhibit, plus related events, at https://www.chisagocountymn.gov/1349/We-Are-Water-MN-Exhibit---June-20-to-Aug. This episode of the Watershed was produced by Angela Hugunin, and by We Are Water MN, which is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to Emma Needham, who conducted our interviews in Chisago County. Thank you to Jill Behnke, our interviewee for this episode. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook (⁠https://www.facebook.com/wearewatermn/⁠), Instagram (⁠https://www.instagram.com/wearewatermn/⁠), and Twitter (⁠https://twitter.com/wearewatermn⁠). Follow along for the latest updates! Music credits: These Times, Homegrown, and Simple Melody by Blue Dot Sessions (⁠www.sessions.blue⁠).  Other resources mentioned in this episode: Lawns to Legumes info and application: https://bwsr.state.mn.us/l2l University of Minnesota Extension information on rain gardens: https://extension.umn.edu/landscape-design/rain-gardens Blue Thumb rain garden resources: https://bluethumb.org/raingardens/ Adopt A Drain: https://mn.adopt-a-drain.org/

Thanks for listening to The Watershed, a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we dig into conservation practices that protect soil and water. Interviewee Don Tschida, whose family farm will become a century farm in 2025, explores questions surrounding the responsibility of caring for land and water. He shares the conservation practices he and his family have implemented on their farm in Agram Township. We Are Water MN will be hosted by Mississippi River – Sartell Watershed partners including Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District in spring of 2024. You can visit the exhibit at Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail, in Holdingford, from April 25 through June 17. Learn more at https://www.stearnscountyswcd.net/wawmn. This episode of the Watershed was produced by Angela Hugunin, and by We Are Water MN, which is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to Emma Needham, who conducted our interviews in Holdingford. Thank you to Don Tschida, our interviewee for this episode. Don Tschida and his family are enrolled in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program, a unique opportunity for farmers to take the lead in implementing conservation practices that protect our state's lakes, rivers, and streams. Learn more at MyLandMyLegacy.com.    You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook (⁠https://www.facebook.com/wearewatermn/⁠), Instagram (⁠https://www.instagram.com/wearewatermn/⁠), and Twitter (⁠https://twitter.com/wearewatermn⁠). Follow along for the latest updates! Music credits: These Times and Drone Pine by Blue Dot Sessions (⁠www.sessions.blue⁠).  You can learn more about We Are Water MN and upcoming host sites at mnhum.org/water.

Thanks for listening to The Watershed, a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from Dr. Phil Prosapio, current board president of the Friends of Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. Tune in to learn about the value of places like Crane Meadows. We'll also learn about the vital role wetlands play in keeping our state's waters clean. We Are Water MN will be hosted by Mississippi River - Sartell Watershed partners including Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District in spring of 2024. You can visit the exhibit at Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail, in Holdingford, from April 25 through June 17. Learn more at https://www.stearnscountyswcd.net/wawmn. This episode of the Watershed was produced by Angela Hugunin, and by We Are Water MN, which is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to Emma Needham, who conducted our interviews in Holdingford. Thank you to Dr. Phil Prosapio, our interviewee for this episode. Resources mentioned in this episode: · Friends of Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge: friendsofcranemeadows.com · Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/crane-meadows You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook (⁠https://www.facebook.com/wearewatermn/⁠), Instagram (⁠https://www.instagram.com/wearewatermn/⁠), and Twitter (⁠https://twitter.com/wearewatermn⁠). Follow along for the latest updates! Music credits: These Times and On Top of It by Blue Dot Sessions (⁠www.sessions.blue⁠).  You can learn more about We Are Water MN and upcoming host sites at ⁠mnhum.org/water⁠.

Thanks for listening to The Watershed, a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we dive into the world of storm drains. What do storm drains do, and why do they matter? How can we protect them? In this episode, we will deepen our understanding of stormwater and storm drains. We will learn about one organization (Adopt-a-drain) leading storm drain protection efforts in an awesome way in Minnesota and beyond. We'll hear from three storytellers—Shafay Williams, Demar Ballard, and Sarah Drake—who are mobilizing to protect storm drains through their artwork and community outreach. Tune in for a blend of background information, inspiration, and practical tips you can use to protect storm drains. The video “Clean Water Begins at Your Curb” was shared in this episode. Thank you to Adopt-a-drain.org, Hamline University's Center for Global Environmental Education, and Twin Cities Public Television for permission to share this audio. You can view the video at https://cgee.hamline.edu/current-initiatives/adopt-a-drain We Are Water MN will be hosted by Mississippi River – Sartell Watershed partners including Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District in spring of 2024. You can visit the exhibit at Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail, in Holdingford, from April 25 through June 17. Learn more at https://www.stearnscountyswcd.net/wawmn. Resources mentioned in this episode: · In 2024, Adopt-a-drain will celebrate ten years! You can learn more about their organization and adopt a drain near you at https://adopt-a-drain.org/. Social media: @adoptadrainmn · You can learn more about Sarah Drake, as well as her nonprofit, HerARTS in Action, at https://www.herartsinaction.org/. Social media: @herartsinaction · If you'd like to dive deeper into the world of stormwater, you can consult the Minnesota Stormwater Manual: https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=About_the_Minnesota_Stormwater_Manual This episode of the Watershed was produced by Angela Hugunin, and by We Are Water MN, which is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to Emma Needham, who conducted our interviews in Holdingford. Thank you to Leah Lemm, who interviewed Sarah Drake. Thank you to Shafay Williams, Demar Ballard, and Sarah Drake, our interviewees for this episode. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook (⁠https://www.facebook.com/wearewatermn/⁠), Instagram (⁠https://www.instagram.com/wearewatermn/⁠), and Twitter (⁠https://twitter.com/wearewatermn⁠). Follow along for the latest updates! Music credits: These Times, Beignet, and Glass Beads by Blue Dot Sessions (⁠www.sessions.blue⁠).  You can learn more about We Are Water MN and upcoming host sites at ⁠mnhum.org/water⁠.

Thanks for listening to The Watershed, a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we explore the role of water in the grieving process. Can we shift the way we think about tears? What effect does proximity to water have on the human mind, body, and spirit? Today's guest, AnnElise Bergstrom, is uniquely situated to guide us through these questions. Tune in to hear takeaways from her experiences facilitating grief support groups, as well as her own personal connection with water. We Are Water MN will be hosted by Mississippi River - Sartell Watershed partners including Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District in spring of 2024. You can visit the exhibit at Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail, in Holdingford, from April 25 through June 17. Learn more at https://www.stearnscountyswcd.net/wawmn. This episode of the Watershed was produced by Angela Hugunin, and by We Are Water MN, which is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to Emma Needham, who conducted our interviews in Holdingford. Thank you to AnnElise Bergstrom, our interviewee for this episode. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook (⁠https://www.facebook.com/wearewatermn/⁠), Instagram (⁠https://www.instagram.com/wearewatermn/⁠), and Twitter (⁠https://twitter.com/wearewatermn⁠). Follow along for the latest updates! Music credits: These Times and Warm Fingers by Blue Dot Sessions (⁠www.sessions.blue⁠).  Other resources mentioned in this episode: AnnElise references a quotation by Clarissa Pinkola Estés on the role of tears. A quote by Isak Dinesen is also mentioned: “The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea.” This 2019 article gives an overview of some of the blue space studies cited in this episode: Blue spaces: why time spent near water is the secret of happiness | Health & wellbeing | The Guardian You can learn more about We Are Water MN and upcoming host sites at ⁠mnhum.org/water⁠.

Thank you for listening to The Watershed, a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from Gini Breidenbach, Restoration Program Manager at Minnesota Land Trust. Gini shares how her love of water—including Lake Superior—has shaped her personal and professional life. She explores questions of how we can work to place more value on water as local communities and society at large. What can each of us do to take better care of water? The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted by Hartley Nature Center in Duluth from February 29 through April 22, 2024. After Hartley, it will move to four other communities throughout the state of Minnesota: Holdingford (Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District in partnership with Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail), Chisago County, Cass Lake (Leech Lake Tribal College), and Shakopee (Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community). You can learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. Learn more about Hartley Nature Center's hosting of the exhibit, plus related events, at https://hartleynature.org/hartley-nature-center-programs/we-are-water-mn/. We Are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to Emma Needham, who conducted our interviews in Duluth. Thank you to Gini Breidenbach, our interviewee for this episode. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wearewatermn/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wearewatermn/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/wearewatermn). Follow along for the latest updates! Music credits: These Times, Lamb Drop, and The Kennicott by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). 

Thank you for listening to The Watershed, a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from Robert Hering, whose multiple professional endeavors all connect to water: he is a charter captain on Lake Superior, he sells fishing equipment at Marine General, and he farms in Southern Minnesota. Robert shares water memories and reflects on how the Duluth area is a special place for its pristine waters. He loves sharing this place with the people he guides on charters and hopes Minnesotans can come together to protect its waters. What does that protection look like? How can we work together to that end? The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted by Hartley Nature Center in Duluth from February 29 through April 22, 2024. After Hartley, it will move to four other communities throughout the state of Minnesota: Holdingford (Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District in partnership with Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail), Chisago County, Cass Lake (Leech Lake Tribal College), and Shakopee (Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community). You can learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. Learn more about Hartley Nature Center's hosting of the exhibit, plus related events, at https://hartleynature.org/hartley-nature-center-programs/we-are-water-mn/. We Are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to Emma Needham, who conducted our interviews in Duluth. Thank you to Robert Hering, our interviewee for this episode. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wearewatermn/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wearewatermn/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/wearewatermn). Follow along for the latest updates! Music credits: These Times, Kallaloe, and Pull Beyond Pull by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). 

Thank you for listening to The Watershed, a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from Sharon Day, a writer, artist, activist, educator, and leader of water protection efforts including Nibi Walks. Sharon is also an enrolled member of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. In this episode, Sharon Day shares water memories and an exploration of themes around caring for and being in relationship with water, plus our responsibility to past and future generations. What will you do for the water? The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted by Hartley Nature Center in Duluth from February 29 through April 22, 2024. After Hartley, it will move to four other communities throughout the state of Minnesota: Holdingford (Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District in partnership with Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail), Chisago County, Cass Lake (Leech Lake Tribal College), and Shakopee (Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community). You can learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. Learn more about Hartley Nature Center's hosting of the exhibit, plus related events, at https://hartleynature.org/hartley-nature-center-programs/we-are-water-mn/. We Are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to Emma Needham, who conducted our interviews in Duluth. Thank you to Sharon Day, our interviewee for this episode. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wearewatermn/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wearewatermn/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/wearewatermn). Follow along for the latest updates! Music credits: These Times, Drone Pine, McCarthy, So We Go, Waterbourne, and On Top of It by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). 

Thank you for listening to The Watershed, a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from Duluth resident, educator, and boating captain Dave Johnson. Dave shares water memories and an exploration of themes around education, recreation, and stewardship. How can caring for the water right outside our front door help address more sweeping issues? The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted by Hartley Nature Center in Duluth from February 29 through April 22, 2024. After Hartley, it will move to four other communities throughout the state of Minnesota: Holdingford (Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District in partnership with Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail), Chisago County, Cass Lake (Leech Lake Tribal College), and Shakopee (Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community). You can learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. Learn more about Hartley Nature Center's hosting of the exhibit, plus related events, at https://hartleynature.org/hartley-nature-center-programs/we-are-water-mn/. We Are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to Emma Needham, who conducted our interviews in Duluth. Thank you to Dave Johnson, our interviewee for this episode. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wearewatermn/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wearewatermn/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/wearewatermn). Follow along for the latest updates! Music credits: These Times, Waterbourne, Simple Melody, and On Top of It by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). 

Thanks for listening to The Watershed. The podcast is produced by We Are Water MN, a traveling exhibit and community engagement initiative. In 2024, the exhibit will visit five communities throughout the state of Minnesota: Duluth (Hartley Nature Center), Holdingford (Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District in partnership with Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail and local partners), North Branch and Lindstrom (Chisago County), Cass Lake (Leech Lake Tribal College), and Shakopee (Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community). Learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. We Are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wearewatermn/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wearewatermn/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/wearewatermn). Follow along for the latest updates! Music credits: These Times by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).  

Thanks for listening to The Watershed, a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from Dr. Mark Edlund, Senior Scientist at the St. Croix Watershed Research Station, part of the Science Museum of Minnesota. Learn about microscopic algae and the ways they can inform us about our waterbodies. How can diatoms help us protect our waters? The We Are Water MN exhibit recently wrapped up its 2023 tour. In 2024, it will visit five communities throughout the state of Minnesota: Duluth (Hartley Nature Center), Holdingford (Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District in partnership with Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail), Chisago County, Cass Lake (Leech Lake Tribal College), and Shakopee (Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community). Learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. We Are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to Leah Lemm, who conducted our interviews in Stillwater. Thank you to Dr. Mark Edlund, our interviewee for this episode. Learn more about Mark and his research at https://new.smm.org/scwrs/people/edlund.  You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wearewatermn/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wearewatermn/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/wearewatermn). Follow along for the latest updates! Music credits: These Times, Borough, The Gran Dias, Pull Beyond Pull, and On Top of It by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). 

Thanks for listening to The Watershed, a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from St. Croix 360 editor and founder, Greg Seitz. The We Are Water MN exhibit recently wrapped up its 2023 tour. In 2024, it will visit five communities throughout the state of Minnesota: Duluth (Hartley Nature Center), Holdingford (Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District in partnership with Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail), Chisago County, Cass Lake (Leech Lake Tribal College), and Shakopee (Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community). Learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. We Are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to Leah Lemm, who conducted our interviews in Stillwater. Thank you to Greg Seitz, editor and founder of St. Croix 360 and our interviewee for this episode. Learn more about St. Croix 360 at https://www.stcroix360.com/. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wearewatermn/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wearewatermn/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/wearewatermn). Follow along for the latest updates! Music credits: These Times, Waterbourne, Lamb Drop, Pull Beyond Pull, and On Top of It by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on its 2023 tour and will be visiting five communities in the state of Minnesota: Becker (Mississippi River - St. Cloud Watershed), Pine River, Minneapolis (Somali Museum), Roseau and Stillwater. We Are Water MN is currently hosted by the Somali Museum of Minnesota. You can view the exhibit at Augsburg University's Oren Gateway Center in Minneapolis, MN from June 22nd through August 14th. Learn more at ⁠⁠Minneapolis - We Are Water MN - Minnesota Humanities Center (mnhum.org) We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to our interviewer Leah Lemm, and our interviewees featured in this episode: Maryen Hersi, Maryan Yusuf and Hodan Hassan. Additional thanks to the Somali Museum and Khadijo Abdi, for their additional aid in interviewing, translating and narrating. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on its 2023 tour and will be visiting five communities in the state of Minnesota: Becker (Mississippi River - St. Cloud Watershed), Pine River, Minneapolis (Somali Museum), Roseau and Stillwater. We Are Water MN is currently hosted by the Somali Museum of Minnesota. You can view the exhibit at Augsburg University's Oren Gateway Center in Minneapolis, MN from June 22nd through August 14th. Learn more at ⁠⁠Minneapolis - We Are Water MN - Minnesota Humanities Center (mnhum.org) We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to our interviewer Leah Lemm, and our interviewees featured in this episode: Abdirahman Hassan and Sabrina Nur. Additional thanks to the Somali Museum and Khadijo Abdi, for their additional aid in interviewing, translating and narrating. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on its 2023 tour and will be visiting five communities in the state of Minnesota: Becker (Mississippi River - St. Cloud Watershed), Pine River, Minneapolis (Somali Museum), Roseau and Stillwater. We Are Water MN is currently hosted by the Somali Museum of Minnesota. You can view the exhibit at Augsburg University's Oren Gateway Center in Minneapolis, MN from June 22nd through August 14th. Learn more at ⁠⁠Minneapolis - We Are Water MN - Minnesota Humanities Center (mnhum.org) We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to our interviewer Leah Lemm, and our interviewees featured in this episode: Kayd Aare and Ardo Ismail Abdirahman. Additional thanks to the Somali Museum and Khadijo Abdi, for their additional aid in interviewing, translating and narrating. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on its 2023 tour and will be visiting five communities in the state of Minnesota: Becker (Mississippi River - St. Cloud Watershed), Pine River, Minneapolis (Somali Museum), Roseau and Stillwater. We Are Water MN is currently hosted by Happy Dancing Turtle. You can view the exhibit at Hunt Utilities Group Resilient Living Campus in Pine River, Minnesota from April 27th through June 19th. Learn more at ⁠⁠We Are Water MN | Happy Dancing Turtle⁠⁠. We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to our interviewer Leah Lemm, and our interviewees featured in this episode: Deanne Trottier and Courtney Benson To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on its 2023 tour and will be visiting five communities in the state of Minnesota: Becker (Mississippi River - St. Cloud Watershed), Pine River, Minneapolis (Somali Museum), Roseau and Stillwater. We Are Water MN is currently hosted by Happy Dancing Turtle. You can view the exhibit at Hunt Utilities Group Resilient Living Campus in Pine River, Minnesota from April 27th through June 19th. Learn more at ⁠We Are Water MN | Happy Dancing Turtle⁠. We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to our interviewer Leah Lemm, and our interviewees featured in this episode: Natasha Bartolotta and John Forney To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ or follow us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on its 2023 tour and will be visiting five communities in the state of Minnesota: Becker (Mississippi River - St. Cloud Watershed), Pine River, Minneapolis (Somali Museum), Roseau and Stillwater. We Are Water MN is currently hosted by Happy Dancing Turtle. You can view the exhibit at Hunt Utilities Group Resilient Living Campus in Pine River, Minnesota from April 27th through June 19th. Learn more at We Are Water MN | Happy Dancing Turtle. We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to our interviewer Leah Lemm, and our interviewees featured in this episode: Laura Mendoza Romero and Kristie Roedl. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our ⁠website⁠ or follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on its 2023 tour and will be visiting five communities in the state of Minnesota: Becker (Mississippi St. Cloud Watershed), Pine River, Minneapolis (Somali Museum), Roseau and Stillwater. We Are Water MN is currently hosted by the Mississippi St. Cloud Watershed Collaborative. You can view the exhibit at the Sherburne History Center in Becker, MN from March 2nd through April 27th. Learn more at We Are Water MN (sherburneswcd.org) We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to our interviewer Leah Lemm, and our interviewees featured in this episode: Kathy Jonsrud and Liz Leitch-sell To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on its 2023 tour and will be visiting five communities in the state of Minnesota: Becker (Mississippi St. Cloud Watershed), Pine River, Minneapolis (Somali Museum), Roseau and Stillwater. We Are Water MN is currently hosted by the Mississippi St. Cloud Watershed Collaborative. You can view the exhibit at the Sherburne History Center in Becker, MN from March 2nd through April 27th. Learn more at We Are Water MN (sherburneswcd.org) We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to our interviewer Leah Lemm, and our interviewees featured in this episode: Gail Weber and Jerome Kahl To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on its 2023 tour and will be visiting five communities in the state of Minnesota: Becker (Mississippi St. Cloud Watershed), Pine River, Minneapolis (Somali Museum), Roseau and Stillwater. We Are Water MN is currently hosted by the Mississippi St. Cloud Watershed Collaborative. You can view the exhibit at the Sherburne History Center in Becker, MN from March 2nd through April 27th. Learn more at We Are Water MN (sherburneswcd.org) We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to our interviewer Leah Lemm, and our interviewees featured in this episode: Cody Carlstrom and Mike Niziolek To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on its 2023 tour and will be visiting five communities in the state of Minnesota: Becker (Mississippi St. Cloud Watershed), Pine River, Minneapolis (Somali Museum), Roseau and Stillwater. We Are Water MN is currently hosted by the Mississippi St. Cloud Watershed Collaborative. You can view the exhibit at the Sherburne History Center in Becker, MN from March 2nd through April 27th.] Learn more at We Are Water MN (sherburneswcd.org) We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to our interviewer Leah Lemm, and our interviewees featured in this episode: Christopher Laumb and Gwen Williams To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on its 2023 tour and will be visiting five communities in the state of Minnesota: Becker (Mississippi St. Cloud Watershed), Pine River, Minneapolis (Somali Museum), Roseau and Stillwater. We Are Water MN is currently hosted by the Mississippi St. Cloud Watershed Collaborative. You can view the exhibit at the Sherburne History Center in Becker, MN from March 2nd through April 27th.] Learn more at We Are Water MN (sherburneswcd.org) We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special thanks to our interviewer Leah Lemm, and our interviewees featured in this episode: Cody Carlstrom, Josh Krenz, Gail Weber, Rich Gutridge To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit will be starting its 2023 tour in March 2023 and will be visiting five communities in the state of Minnesota: Becker (Mississippi St. Cloud Watershed), Pine River, Minneapolis (Somali Museum), Roseau and Stillwater. On the Watershed podcast, we will be sharing series of episodes that reflect on the water stories of people who live in each of these communities. We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment and the National Endowment for the Humanities. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on the road for its 2022 tour. Throughout the year, We Are Water MN will be visiting five different communities in the state of Minnesota: Winona, Lake City, Alexandria, Otter Tail County, and Dakota County. On The Watershed podcast, we'll be sharing series of episodes that reflect on the water stories of people who live in each of these places. We Are Water MN is currently visiting Dakota County. You can view the exhibit at the Pleasant Hill Library and outdoors at the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center October 13 through December 5. Learn more: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/WaterResources/Pages/we-are-water.aspx On our final episode featuring Dakota County, our storytellers share about special places that formed their paths and commitments to water stewardship. We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment and the National Endowment for the Humanities. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on the road for its 2022 tour. Throughout the year, We Are Water MN will be visiting five different communities in the state of Minnesota: Winona, Lake City, Alexandria, Otter Tail County, and Dakota County. On The Watershed podcast, we'll be sharing series of episodes that reflect on the water stories of people who live in each of these places. We Are Water MN is currently visiting Dakota County. You can view the exhibit at the Pleasant Hill Library and outdoors at the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center October 13 through December 5. Learn more: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/WaterResources/Pages/we-are-water.aspx On today's episode, Dakota County storytellers share about the connection between the health of water, and health of ourselves. We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment and the National Endowment for the Humanities. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on the road for its 2022 tour. Throughout the year, We Are Water MN will be visiting five different communities in the state of Minnesota: Winona, Lake City, Alexandria, Otter Tail County, and Dakota County. On The Watershed podcast, we'll be sharing series of episodes that reflect on the water stories of people who live in each of these places. We Are Water MN is currently visiting Dakota County. You can view the exhibit at the Pleasant Hill Library and outdoors at the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center October 13 through December 5. Learn more: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/WaterResources/Pages/we-are-water.aspx On today's episode, we hear from Dakota County storytellers who share about the roles that water plays in the work they do. We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment and the National Endowment for the Humanities. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on the road for its 2022 tour. Throughout the year, We Are Water MN will be visiting five different communities in the state of Minnesota: Winona, Lake City, Alexandria, Otter Tail County, and Dakota County. On The Watershed podcast, we'll be sharing series of episodes that reflect on the water stories of people who live in each of these places. We Are Water MN is currently visiting Dakota County. You can view the exhibit at the Pleasant Hill Library and outdoors at the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center October 13 through December 5. Learn more: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/WaterResources/Pages/we-are-water.aspx On today's episode, we hear from Dakota County storytellers who share about the nature of water: what exactly is water, how do we describe it, and what philosophies of living can water teach us? We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment and the National Endowment for the Humanities. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on the road for its 2022 tour. Throughout the year, We Are Water MN will be visiting five different communities in the state of Minnesota: Winona, Lake City, Alexandria, Otter Tail County, and Dakota County. On The Watershed podcast, we'll be sharing series of episodes that reflect on the water stories of people who live in each of these places. We Are Water has now arrived in Otter Tail County, where the Fergus Falls Public Library will be hosting the exhibit August 18 - October 10. Learn more: https://ottertailcountymn.us/project/we-are-water-mn/ On our final episode featuring Otter Tail County, our storytellers share about the ways that water strengthens bonds with family. We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment and the National Endowment for the Humanities. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on the road for its 2022 tour. Throughout the year, We Are Water MN will be visiting five different communities in the state of Minnesota: Winona, Lake City, Alexandria, Otter Tail County, and Dakota County. On The Watershed podcast, we'll be sharing series of episodes that reflect on the water stories of people who live in each of these places. We Are Water has now arrived in Otter Tail County, where the Fergus Falls Public Library will be hosting the exhibit August 18 - October 10. Learn more: https://ottertailcountymn.us/project/we-are-water-mn/ Today, we hear from Otter Tail County community members who share about local efforts to slow the spread of aquatic invasive species. We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment and the National Endowment for the Humanities. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on the road for its 2022 tour. Throughout the year, We Are Water MN will be visiting five different communities in the state of Minnesota: Winona, Lake City, Alexandria, Otter Tail County, and Dakota County. On The Watershed podcast, we'll be sharing series of episodes that reflect on the water stories of people who live in each of these places. We Are Water has now arrived in Otter Tail County, where the exhibit will be on display at the Fergus Falls Public Library August 18 - October 10. Learn more: https://ottertailcountymn.us/project/we-are-water-mn/ Today, we explore how specific water bodies in Otter Tail County have shaped community members' sense of place. We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment and the National Endowment for the Humanities. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on the road for its 2022 tour. Throughout the year, We Are Water MN will be visiting five different communities in the state of Minnesota: Winona, Lake City, Alexandria, Otter Tail County, and Dakota County. On The Watershed podcast, we'll be sharing series of episodes that reflect on the water stories of people who live in each of these places. We Are Water has now arrived in Otter Tail County, where the exhibit will be on display at the Fergus Falls Public Library August 18 - October 10. Learn more: https://ottertailcountymn.us/project/we-are-water-mn/ Today, we hear from community members who share about their relationships to the many (1,048!) lakes that make up Otter Tail County! We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment and the National Endowment for the Humanities. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on the road for its 2022 tour. Throughout the year, We Are Water MN will be visiting five different communities in the state of Minnesota: Winona, Lake City, Alexandria, Otter Tail County, and Dakota County. On this bonus episode, we explore Get the Lead Out, a program featured in the We Are Water MN exhibit. Get The Lead Out is an educational program to protect and restore the population of common loons in Minnesota by reducing their exposure to lead-based fishing tackle. Get the Lead Out Program Coordinator Steven Yang shares about the impacts of lead on loons and freshwater ecosystems, his personal experiences fishing and switching to lead-free fishing tackle, and how the Get The Lead Out program got to where it is today. Related Resources: Get the Lead Out Webpage: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/living-green/lead-free-fishing-tackle-get-lead-out Get the Lead Out Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeadOutMN/ Get the Lead Out Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadoutmn/ List of Lead-Free Tackles Manufacturers and Retailers: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/living-green/manufacturers-and-retailers-lead-free-tackle MN DNR Common Loon Program: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/nongame/minnesota-loon-restoration-project.html Minnesota Loon Monitoring Program: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/nongame/projects/mlmp_state.html To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on the road for its 2022 tour. Throughout the year, We Are Water MN will be visiting five different communities in the state of Minnesota: Winona, Lake City, Alexandria, Otter Tail County, and Dakota County. On The Watershed podcast, we'll be sharing series of episodes that reflect on the water stories of people who live in each of these places. We Are Water has now arrived in Alexandria, where the Legacy of the Lakes Museum is hosting the exhibit June 23 - August 15. Learn more: https://legacyofthelakes.org/ What touchpoints in your life have drawn you towards water? Today, we'll hear stories about the motivations that drive Alexandria community members towards water stewardship. We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment and the National Endowment for the Humanities. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on the road for its 2022 tour. Throughout the year, We Are Water MN will be visiting five different communities in the state of Minnesota: Winona, Lake City, Alexandria, Otter Tail County, and Dakota County. On The Watershed podcast, we'll be sharing series of episodes that reflect on the water stories of people who live in each of these places. We Are Water has now arrived in Alexandria, where the Legacy of the Lakes Museum is hosting the exhibit June 23 - August 15. Learn more: https://legacyofthelakes.org/ Today, we consider how the time we spend on water informs the responsibilities we hold towards it. Alexandria residents share their concerns about local water quality and express hopes for how people can take action to protect and restore their valued water resources. We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment and the National Endowment for the Humanities. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on the road for its 2022 tour. Throughout the year, We Are Water MN will be visiting five different communities in the state of Minnesota: Winona, Lake City, Alexandria, Otter Tail County, and Dakota County. On The Watershed podcast, we'll be sharing series of episodes that reflect on the water stories of people who live in each of these places. We Are Water has now arrived in Alexandria, where the Legacy of the Lakes Museum is hosting the exhibit June 23 - August 15. Learn more: https://legacyofthelakes.org/ Today, we celebrate Alexandria's active lake culture by hearing from community members who find enjoyment and meaning through spending time on the water. We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment and the National Endowment for the Humanities. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on the road for its 2022 tour. Throughout the year, We Are Water MN will be visiting five different communities in the state of Minnesota: Winona, Lake City, Alexandria, Otter Tail County, and Dakota County. On The Watershed podcast, we'll be sharing series of episodes that reflect on the water stories of people who live in each of these places. The We Are Water MN is currently in Lake City, where the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance is hosting the exhibit at the Lake City Public Library April 28 through June 20. Learn more: https://www.lakepepinlegacyalliance.org/we-are-water-mn On this final episode featuring Lake City community members, we listen on stories of beholding water's beauty, from moments of still contemplation to moments of experiencing water's dynamic force firsthand. We'll be taking a short break and returning on June 24 for a new series of episodes centered on stories from our next host community: Alexandria, Minnesota. We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment and the National Endowment for the Humanities. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on the road for its 2022 tour. Throughout the year, We Are Water MN will be visiting five different communities in the state of Minnesota: Winona, Lake City, Alexandria, Otter Tail County, and Dakota County. On The Watershed podcast, we'll be sharing series of episodes that reflect on the water stories of people who live in each of these places. We Are Water has now arrived at Lake City, where the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance is hosting the exhibit at the Lake City Public Library April 28 through June 20. Learn more: https://www.lakepepinlegacyalliance.org/we-are-water-mn On this episode, we'll listen on stories from Lake City community members who interact with water through creativity and the act of making things. By expressing our relationship with water through art-making, we can inspire others and strengthen our own hope for positive water futures. We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment and the National Endowment for the Humanities. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The We Are Water MN exhibit is on the road for its 2022 tour. Throughout the year, We Are Water MN will be visiting five different communities in the state of Minnesota: Winona, Lake City, Alexandria, Otter Tail County, and Dakota County. On The Watershed podcast, we'll be sharing series of episodes that reflect on the water stories of people who live in each of these places. We Are Water has now arrived at Lake City, where the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance is hosting the exhibit at the Lake City Public Library April 28 through June 20. Learn more: https://www.lakepepinlegacyalliance.org/we-are-water-mn In today's episode, we explore how our actions towards water have ripple effects. How we treat our waters where we live ultimately affects those who live downstream. The attitudes we carry towards water now can influence those who see us as role models. We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment and the National Endowment for the Humanities. To learn more about We Are Water MN, visit us at our website. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.