Freshwater Society

Mission Statement

The mission of Freshwater is to inspire and empower people to value and preserve our freshwater resources.

Impact and Programs

Accomplishments Freshwater continued our work around water policy, research and education. We implemented our 2023 legislative agenda at the state capitol, we worked on water quality improvements through a new land conservation program called Greater Lakes Promise, we worked on groundwater governance issues in EPA Region 5, we promoted regenerative agriculture, we promoted nature based learning, we worked on outreach for the state drinking water plan, we celebrated leading a cross sector collaborative watershed effort to clean up trash at Lake Hiawatha in Minneapolis, and we celebrated 10 years of running the Minnesota Water Stewards education program.
Current Goals We have three main focus goals for this year: 1) assist with safe and clean water for all communities: with focused attention on improving public health and ecosystems for rural, BIPOC, and tribal communities. 2) Improving groundwater sustainability including restoration, governance, and protection. 3) Improving water system adaptation and resiliency in response to changes in climate.
Community or Constituency Served As an environmental organization working for water, we work throughout the state of Minnesota and the Great Lakes region for protecting and preserving our freshwater resources that all people depend on.
Geographic Area Served Minnesota and the Great Lakes Region

Reports & Finances

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Major Program Expenses
FWS programs for FY2023:
$1,290,477
3 Year Average Expenses
Program Services
$1,082,546
75.9%
Management
$211,416
14.8%
Fundraising
$132,321
9.3%
Unrestricted Net Assets
End of Year:
Beginning of Year:
Difference:

$4,986,338
$5,156,238
($169,900)

$5,156,238
$6,376,915
($1,220,677)

$6,376,915
$5,359,098
$1,017,817

Notes from the Council

Organization Last Reviewed on 06/05/2024

This date is representative of when we completed our initial Accountability Wizard® nonprofit review, and provided the organization with their results. This review is good for three years from the date provided
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Connect

Address:
2550 University Ave W
St. Paul, Minnesota 55114
Phone: 651-313-5800
Website: freshwater.org/

General Information

Alternative Name: Freshwater, FWS
EIN: 23-7007115
Principal Staff: Michelle Stockness
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTE): 13
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Number of Clients: NA- as an environmental organization we do not serve clients.
Ruling Year: 2009

Board

Board Chair: Josephine Marcotty
Number of Board Members: 14
Board Meetings with Quorum: 7
Average Member Attendance: 9.7

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1915 Highway 36 W Ste 133 • Roseville, Minnesota 55113-2709
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