Upstream is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that channels Minnesotan’s love of our natural places into increased connection, trust and stewardship. Our organization creates connections and shares stories that inspire more positive action to care for our natural places. As the West Central Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator you will play a vital role in advancing… Read More →
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Going Upstream is about being stewards of Minnesota’s shared natural places. Upstream Partner The Toro Company recently worked with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to support a critical update to their irrigation system, conserving water as a key way to care for one of Minnesota’s most treasured outdoor space. Keeping the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s 1,200 acres… Read More →
Written by Dr. Eric Ruhland, Upstream Unsung Caretaker 2024 Dr. Eric Ruhland has been a scientist, avid outdoorsman, and conservation steward for as long as he can remember. Dr. Eric grew up in a large family on a small dairy farm in Western Minnesota. The son of a conservation-minded dairy farmer, whose farming practices used… Read More →
Written by Allison J. Egan, Program Manager, Sustainability – Health Partners on behalf of Regions Hospital Energy Team, Upstream Unsung Caretaker 2024 “As part of our mission to improve health and well-being in partnership with our members, patients, and community, Regions Hospital has had a long-standing commitment to energy efficiency and conservation. In addition to… Read More →
Beverly was nominated as an Upstream Unsung Caretaker for the work she does to coordinate local purchasing efforts in Willmar, working to ensure that individuals purchasing food in her community can do so with local farmers using sustainable practices. Written by Beverly Dougherty, Upstream Unsung Caretaker 2024 When Beverly moved back to her hometown Wilmar,… Read More →
Written by Molly Stoddard, Upstream Unsung Caretaker 2024 Congratulations to Upstream Unsung Caretaker Molly Stoddard who is making Minnesota a better place through her stewardship efforts. It is very tough to highlight just one favorite place outside in Minnesota, so let me say this, the prairie. Most people go up north to the woods, I… Read More →
Written by Kathy McNamara 2024 Upstream Unsung Caretaker Kathy McNamara from New Prague organizes and manages a large group of volunteers to care for the extensive gardens of her hometown parish church. She began working with her fourth-grade class on a drainage and retaining wall project in 2000 because the question was asked, “What are… Read More →
Sean Connaughty is a 2024 Upstream Unsung Caretaker Being on the ground, observing conditions and developing a complex and reciprocal relationship with a place and its inhabitants is central to Sean Connaughty’s practice. For the past decade his labor and art practice has been focused on Bde Psin Lake Hiawatha in a stewardship relationship. Lake… Read More →
Written by Gunnar Carlson, Upstream Care for Place Fellow I entered a fly fishing tournament this spring. Now, I am in no way someone who needs to put my fishing skills against other anglers. I already know the likely outcome of such an endeavor, but I wanted to support the organization hosting the event and… Read More →
Emily Vikre was raised in Duluth, while on a trip back to Minnesota to visit family, her parents told her about their experience at a spirits tasting. A key takeaway they had learned was that you need good water for good spirits, which is exactly what Duluth is known for. The idea was born to… Read More →
We interviewed Alma’s General Manager, Lucas Rosenbrook, about their focus on partnering with local farmers. You’re probably familiar with Minneapolis’ iconic, Alma, restaurant in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood. Part of being a good steward is prioritizing local and Alma does just that by partnering with Minnesota farmers. Former Executive Chef and Current Director of Operations,… Read More →
