Adopt a River

06/21/2023

Water Connects Us – June 22, 2023 Register now! About Water Connects Us Join us at Water Connects Us, an annual celebration and fundraiser poised to galvanize the community around ... Read more

06/16/2023

Some great press on the community cleanup efforts underway at Lake Hiawatha!

Hiawatha has the worst trash problem of Minneapolis' swimming lakes with beaches.

06/01/2023

Join us this Saturday at Lake Hiawatha as we celebrate installation of a new boom filter that will help keep trash out of the lake. Plus, there will be a community cleanup, living art installation and lots of fun, educational activities! This free, all ages event goes from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Lake Hiawatha Park, 2701 E. 44th Street, Minneapolis.

04/22/2023

Happy Earth Day to all! 🌎 Spend some time today showing gratitude to the earth by cleaning up trash and other debris on the waterfront property nearest you - which could be the street and storm drain right outside your home! It all makes its way to our waters.

04/12/2023

Spring is here and Earth Day is just around the corner! Now's the time to plan a cleanup event - we can help you get started. Visit freshwater.org/adopt-a-river for more information.

10/14/2022

🍂 It's that time of year again! Fall cleanups are super important for keeping our lakes and rivers clean and trash-free as we head into winter. Get started today!

09/14/2022

Are you drinking plastic? It's quite possible! Here are some quick facts about plastic pollution in our area.

What comes to mind when you hear the words “plastic pollution”? Maybe the phrase conjures up images of the infamous trash island plaguing the north Pacific. Maybe you think of […]

07/19/2022

Did you know Adopt a River is a program of Freshwater Society? It's just one of the ways we work with communities to improve our waters. We also run Minnesota Water Stewards - a volunteer certification program that trains and supports community leadership for clean water!

Minnesota Water Stewards is a program that certifies and supports community leaders to install stormwater pollution prevention projects in their neighborhood.

07/19/2022

Considering organizing a cleanup in your area? Our toolkit can guide you through the process from start to finish. Take a look!

Adopt a river toolkit Welcome to Freshwater’s Adopt a River toolkit, a practical guide to planning and completing a shoreline cleanup here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. This toolkit ... Read more

07/19/2022

PEOPLE make Adopt-a-River happen! Check out our StoryMap to be inspired by stories from volunteers all over the state who have dedicated their time to help clean up shorelines.

Your cleanup is an important part of the statewide effort to keep Minnesota lakes and rivers clean.