The Watershed
By We Are Water MN
The WatershedApr 25, 2024
48 | What We Leave for the Next Generation (Holdingford, MN)
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.
47 | Wetlands and Wildlife Refuges (Holdingford, MN)
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.
46 | Storm Drain Spotlight (Holdingford, MN)
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.
45 | How Does Water Help Us Grieve? (Holdingford, MN)
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.
44 | The Presence and Value of Water (Duluth, MN)
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).
43 | For the Love of Fishing, For the Love of Water (Duluth, MN)
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).
42 | What Will You Do For the Water? (Duluth, MN)
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).
41 | Small Streams, Lasting Impacts (Duluth, MN)
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).
Season Trailer: 2024 We Are Water MN Tour
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).
40 | Microorganisms and the Big Picture (Stillwater, MN)
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).
39 | Water stories and stewardship along the St. Croix River (Stillwater, MN)
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).
38 | Local Waters, Somali Perspectives (Minneapolis, MN)
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.
37 | The Diaspora (Minneapolis, MN)
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.
36 | Water in Somalia (Minneapolis, MN)
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.
35 | How Do You Learn About Water? (Pine River, MN)
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.
34 | Call of the Loon (Pine River, MN)
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.
33 | Shoreline Restoration (Pine River, MN)
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.
32 | Aquatic Invasive Species (Mississippi River - St. Cloud Watershed, MN)
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.
31 | The Fun Of Water (Mississippi River - St. Cloud Watershed, MN)
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.
30 | The Living System (Mississippi River - St. Cloud Watershed, MN)
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.
29 | Beer and Bread (Mississippi River - St. Cloud Watershed, MN)
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.
28 | Something Deeper (Mississippi River - St. Cloud Watershed, MN)
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.
Season Trailer: 2023 We Are Water MN tour
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.
27 | The Waters We Come From (Dakota County, MN)
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.
26 | Water is Life (Dakota County, MN)
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.
25 | Working with Water (Dakota County, MN)
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.
24 | The Nature of Water (Dakota County, MN)
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.
23 | Friends and Family (Otter Tail County, MN)
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.
22 | Slowing the Spread (Otter Tail County, MN)
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.
21 | The Place to Be (Otter Tail County, MN)
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.
20 | Land of 1,048 Lakes (Otter Tail County, MN)
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.
Bonus | Get the Lead Out!
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.
19 | Touchpoint (Alexandria, MN)
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.
18 | Impact (Alexandria, MN)
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.
17 | On the Lake (Alexandria, MN)
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.
16 | Beauty to Behold (Lake City, MN)
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.
15 | Tides of Creativity (Lake City, MN)
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.
14 | It Goes Downstream (Lake City, MN)
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.
13 | Keeping Water Clean (Lake City, MN)
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
Today, we listen in on what Lake City residents are doing to help Lake Pepin and its surrounding waters clean for humans and other creatures alike.
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.
12 | For the Fish (Lake City, MN)
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
Situated on the shore of Lake Pepin, Lake City residents are no strangers to water. Today, we orient ourselves to Lake City’s connection with water through the lens of a popular way of life here: fishing.
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.
11 | Voices of Whitewater (Winona, MN)
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’s first stop? Winona, Minnesota, where you can find the exhibit at the Winona County History Center through April 25th. Learn more: http://www.winonahistory.org/wearewater.html
In our final episode featuring Winona, we speak with Sara Holger, lead naturalist at Whitewater State Park. Sara shares stories from Whitewater’s Oral History Project. Since 2017, Sara has been gathering the diverse stories of Whitewater State Park visitors, local residents, current and retired park staff and other history and conservation professionals.
Learn more about Whitewater State Park:
- Open Rivers article about the history of Whitewater State Park
- Whitewater State Park overview and visitor guidance
- Whitewater Watershed website
- Virtual tour of Whitewater State Park
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.
10 | Sculpting a River (Winona, MN)
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’s first stop? Winona, Minnesota, where you can find the exhibit at the Winona County History Center through April 25th. Learn more: http://www.winonahistory.org/wearewater.html
In today’s episode of The Watershed, Winona community members tell stories about how water has guided their creativity through both art and the art of life.
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.
09 | Rites of Passage (Winona, MN)
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’s first stop? Winona, Minnesota, where you can find the exhibit at the Winona County History Center through April 25th. Learn more: http://www.winonahistory.org/wearewater.html
In today’s episode of The Watershed, community members from Winona reflect on intense experiences with water that have impacted the way they see and move through the world.
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.
08 | From the Beginning (Winona, MN)
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’s first stop? Winona, Minnesota, where you can find the exhibit at the Winona County History Center through April 25th. Learn more: http://www.winonahistory.org/wearewater.html
In today’s episode of The Watershed, Winona community members share early experiences and formative moments that have helped shape their relationships with 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.
07 | The Driftless (Winona, MN)
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’s first stop? Winona, Minnesota, where you can find the exhibit at the Winona County History Center through April 25th. Learn more: http://www.winonahistory.org/wearewater.html
Today, we hear from Winona community members who speak to why they call Winona home, why they are drawn to Winona’s unique landscape and the ways that water moves through it.
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.
06 | Water as a Bridge
In honor of the stories shared during our 2020 to 2021 tour, and in anticipation of new journeys to come, The Watershed will be presenting a series of six episodes drawing upon generous storytellers from Morris, Mankato, St. Paul, Rochester, Chisholm, and Pipestone, Minnesota. Throughout these episodes, we'll recognize the multifaceted ways we can understand water, deepening our relationship and perhaps shifting the way we interact with water in the process.
Today, our storytellers share about how water can be a bridge - how restoring our connections with water can also bring us in closer relation to each other.
Explore these prompts for further reflection and discussion.
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.
You can visit We Are Water MN January 20 through Feb 28, 2022 at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, where we are showcasing the history and successes of the program.
Music Credit:
- Silent Flock by Blue Dot Sessions
- Curiously and Curiously by Blue Dot Sessions
- Setting Pace by Blue Dot Sessions
- Watercool Quiet by Blue Dot Sessions
05 | Honoring the Water
In honor of the stories shared during our 2020 to 2021 tour, and in anticipation of new journeys to come, The Watershed will be presenting a series of six episodes drawing upon generous storytellers from Morris, Mankato, St. Paul, Rochester, Chisholm, and Pipestone, Minnesota. Throughout these episodes, we'll recognize the multifaceted ways we can understand water, deepening our relationship and perhaps shifting the way we interact with water in the process.
Today, our storytellers share ways that we can honor the water - how we can give back to the waters that nourish, sustain, and inspire us.
Explore these prompts for further reflection and discussion.
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.
You can visit We Are Water MN January 20 through Feb 28, 2022 at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, where we are showcasing the history and successes of the program.
Music Credit:
- Silent Flock by Blue Dot Sessions
- Sweeper by Blue Dot Sessions
- Watermarks by Blue Dot Sessions
- Drone Birch by Blue Dot Sessions
04 | What Does Water Mean to You?
In honor of the stories shared during our 2020 to 2021 tour, and in anticipation of new journeys to come, The Watershed will be presenting a series of six episodes drawing upon generous storytellers from Morris, Mankato, St. Paul, Rochester, Chisholm, and Pipestone, Minnesota. Throughout these episodes, we'll recognize the multifaceted ways we can understand water, deepening our relationship and perhaps shifting the way we interact with water in the process.
Today, we hear from storytellers that consider the many meanings that water can take.
Explore these prompts for further reflection and discussion.
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.
You can visit We Are Water MN January 20 through Feb 28, 2022 at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, where we are showcasing the history and successes of the program.
Music Credit:
- Silent Flock by Blue Dot Sessions
- ZigZag Heart by Blue Dot Sessions
- Milkwood by Blue Dot Sessions
- Jumbel by Blue Dot Sessions
03 | Changing Waters
In honor of the stories shared during our 2020 to 2021 tour, and in anticipation of new journeys to come, The Watershed will be presenting a series of six episodes drawing upon generous storytellers from Morris, Mankato, St. Paul, Rochester, Chisholm, and Pipestone, Minnesota. Throughout these episodes, we'll recognize the multifaceted ways we can understand water, deepening our relationship and perhaps shifting the way we interact with water in the process.
Today, we hear from storytellers who share about the ways water changes, and how we are impacted by those changes.
Explore these prompts for further reflection and discussion.
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. You can follow We Are Water MN on Facebook and Twitter.
You can visit We Are Water MN January 20 through Feb 28, 2022 at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, where we are showcasing the history and successes of the program.
Music Credit:
- Silent Flock by Blue Dot Sessions
- Cast in Wicker by Blue Dot Sessions
- Drone Birch by Blue Dot Sessions
- Base Camp by Blue Dot Sessions
02 | The Power of Water
In honor of the stories shared during our 2020 to 2021 tour, and in anticipation of new journeys to come, The Watershed will be presenting a series of six episodes drawing upon generous storytellers from Morris, Mankato, St. Paul, Rochester, Chisholm, and Pipestone, Minnesota. Throughout these episodes, we'll recognize the multifaceted ways we can understand water, deepening our relationship and perhaps shifting the way we interact with water in the process.
Today, we hear from storytellers who share about how water’s power to move and change us.
Explore these prompts for further reflection and discussion:
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. You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
You can visit We Are Water MN January 20 through Feb 28, 2022 at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, where we are showcasing the history and successes of the program.
Music Credit:
- Silent Flock by Blue Dot Sessions
- Feathersoft by Blue Dot Sessions
- TwoPound by Blue Dot Sessions
- Kovd Lask by Blue Dot Sessions
- Her Caliber by Blue Dot Sessions