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The Watershed explores stories about water and people from communities throughout Minnesota. This podcast is part of We Are Water MN, a traveling exhibit that highlights the science, stories, history, and cultural connections that shape our relationship with water.
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- Aug 3, 202632 min
Sacred Water Shared Future: Mississippi River Special
Thanks for listening to The Watershed, a podcast from We Are Water MN. In this episode, we’re joined by eight Minnesotans who share a special connection to the Mississippi River: Tim Terrill, Darrin Hoverson, Heidi and Kadence Becker, Lori and Mike Becker, Devin Brown, and Tanáǧidaŋ Tó Wíŋ. 2026 marks 100 years of water quality testing on the Mississippi. Back in 1926, a study revealed severe pollution: only three fish were found in a 42-mile stretch of river between the Twin Cities and Hastings. The findings confirmed what residents already feared: the Mississippi was dead. But that study also sparked a century of collective action to restore and protect this vital waterway. This year, a growing movement in the Twin Cities called Sacred Water Shared Future is honoring that legacy. Through community gatherings, storytelling, education, and conservation, the campaign celebrates the river’s central role in our region while acknowledging its deep history, sacredness, and resilience. The hope is simple and powerful: that 2026 inspires collaboration and shared action and helps set the stage for the next hundred years of healing for the river and all the life it supports. You can learn more about Sacred Water Shared Future at Sacred Water Shared Future, where you’ll also find a full calendar of water‑focused events happening throughout the Twin Cities. The campaign is hosting opportunities for people to connect with the river in meaningful ways, from rafting trips and bike tours to seminars, workshops, concerts, logrolling, crating, and more. Each event offers a chance to celebrate the river, learn from it, and spend time with others who care about its future. You can learn more about We Are Water MN at We Are Water MN - Minnesota Humanities CenterSpecial thank you to Mumble Media, who conducted all the interviews with these community members. Thank you to our interviewees for this episode.We Are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center, in partnership with 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 Minnesota is funded by the Clean Water Fund, part of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, which was created by the vote of the people in Minnesota on November 4th, 2008. You can find We Are Water MN on Instagram and Facebook, where you can follow along for the latest updates!Music Credits: Little Water Dreams by Tom_Hoffmeyer from Pixabay.
- Jul 10, 202624 min
We Are Water MN at Itasca State Park
Thanks for listening to The Watershed, a podcast from We Are Water MN.In this episode, we’re joined by 6 community members near Itasca State Park: Connie Cox, Dakota and Amy Sather, Deane Johnson, Emily Schilling, Chi binesikwe, and Steve Maanum. You can also hear these interviews in the We Are Water MN exhibit. The exhibit is being hosted by Itasca Biological Station and the Department of Natural Resources at the Lakeside Museum in Itasca State Park from now until August 10th, 2026.You can learn more about We Are Water MN at We Are Water MN - Minnesota Humanities CenterSpecial thank you to Mumble Media, who conducted our interviews for Itasca State Park. Thank you to our interviewees for this episode.We are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with 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 Minnesota is funded by the Clean Water Fund, part of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, which was created by the vote of the people in Minnesota on November 4th, 2008. You can find We Are Water MN on Instagram and Facebook, where you can follow along for the latest updates!Music Credits: Little Water Dreams by Thomas Hoffmeyer from Pixabay
- May 5, 202629 min
We Are Water Minnesota at Capitol Region Watershed District
Thanks for listening to The Watershed, a podcast from We Are Water MN.In this episode, we’re joined by 6 community members from the Capitol Region Watershed District: Andrew Montain, Ray Ruiz, Thia Xiong, Devin Brown, Tanáǧidaŋ Tó Wíŋ, and Seitu Ken Jones. You can also hear these interviews in the We Are Water MN exhibit. The exhibit is being hosted by Capitol Region Watershed District in St. Paul from April 23rd to June 14th, 2026.You can learn more about We Are Water MN at We Are Water MN - Minnesota Humanities CenterSpecial thank you to Mumble Media, who conducted our interviews for Capitol Region Watershed District. Thank you to our interviewees for this episode.We are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with 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 with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.You can find We Are Water MN on Instagram and Facebook, where you can follow along for the latest updates!Music Credits: Calm Water Sound Meditation from Calm water sound meditation | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay
- Mar 6, 202619 min
Raised By the Swamp: Finding healing in water
Thanks for listening to The Watershed, a podcast from We Are Water MN.In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Holger, a woman who lives in the Zumbro River watershed and who has dedicated her career to getting kids connected to the outside world. Sarah dives into her past and shares about a magical swamp that has helped shape who she is today. The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted by Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo in Byron from February 24th to April 20th, 2026. You can learn more about We Are Water MN at We Are Water MN - Minnesota Humanities CenterSpecial thank you to Mumble Media, who conducted our interviews for Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo. Thank you to Sarah Holger, our interviewee for this episode.We are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with 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 with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook, Instagram, and, TikTok where you can follow along for the latest updates!Music Credits: Calm Water Sound Meditation from https://pixabay.com/music/meditationspiritual-calm-water-sound-meditation-402559/
- Feb 2, 202618 min
Beneath the Surface: How Rivers Are Changing
Thanks for listening to The Watershed, a podcast from We Are Water MN.In this episode, we’re joined by Brett Ostby, a biologist who works with endangered species, with a special focus on freshwater mussels. Brett explores how human activity has reshaped the way our rivers function, and what those changes mean for the wildlife that depends on them.The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted by Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo in Byron from February 24th to April 20th, 2026. You can learn more about We Are Water MN at We Are Water MN - Minnesota Humanities CenterSpecial thank you to Mumble Media, who conducted our interviews for Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo. Thank you to Brett Ostby, our interviewee for this episode.We are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with 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 with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook, Instagram, and, TikTok where you can follow along for the latest updates!Music Credits: Calm Water Sound Meditation from https://pixabay.com/music/meditationspiritual-calm-water-sound-meditation-402559/
- Jan 13, 20263 min
Season Trailer: 2026 We Are Water MN tour
Thank you for listening to The Watershed! This podcast is produced by We Are Water MN, a traveling exhibit and community engagement initiative. In 2026, the exhibit will visit five communities throughout the state of Minnesota: Byron (Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo), St. Paul (Capitol Region Watershed District), Park Rapids (Itasca State Park), Little Falls (Great River Arts), and Blaine (Anoka County Library). Learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water.We Are Water Minnesota is led by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health, Agriculture, and Natural Resources, the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, the Minnesota Historical Society, and the University of Minnesota Extension. We Are Water Minnesota is funded by the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment fund, which was created by the vote of the people in Minnesota on November 4th, 2008. You can find We Are Water MN on Facebook, Instagram, & TikTok, where you can follow along for the latest updates!Music: Calm Water Sound Meditation from Pixabay
- Aug 15, 202529 min
Water Stewardship through the Minnesota GreenCorps Program
The Watershed is a podcast of We Are Water MN. In this episode, we hear from former hosts & MN GreenCorps members; Megan Reich, Arden Sasak & Angela Hugunin.The We Are Water MN exhibit will be hosted in Henderson from August 14, through October 6, 2025. The exhibit will be on display at the Ney Nature Center. After Henderson, the exhibit will move to Bloomington at the MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge.You can learn more about We Are Water MN at www.mnhum.org/water. Special thanks to the MN GreenCorps program, the initiative that helps make this podcast possible. 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 ).
- Apr 24, 202524 min
Women Empowered by Wilderness
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 ).
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The Watershed explores stories about water and people from communities throughout Minnesota. This podcast is part of We Are Water MN, a traveling exhibit that highlights the science, stories, history, and cultural connections that shape our relationship with water.
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