The Watershed

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The Watershed is a podcast exploring stories about water and people from communities throughout Minnesota. The Watershed is produced 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 created in 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

  1. 15/08/2025

    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 ).

    29 min

  2. 24/04/2025

    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 ).

    25 min

  3. 21/04/2025

    Protecting Water, Protecting People

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

    14 min

  4. 21/04/2025

    60 days, 6 Women, over 60

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

    13 min

  5. 19/03/2025

    Water & Creativity

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

    14 min

  6. 19/03/2025

    For the Love of Rivers: History of Big Stone Lake

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

    13 min

  7. 19/03/2025

    Water & the Weather

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

    16 min

  8. TRAILER

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

    3 min
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The Watershed is a podcast exploring stories about water and people from communities throughout Minnesota. The Watershed is produced 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 created in 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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  • Creator
    We Are Water MN
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © We Are Water MN
  • Show Website
    The Watershed