University of Minnesota Water Resources Center

10/27/2026

920!! The official attendance for this year's MN Water Resources Conference hashtag



We want to thank all of our attendees, speakers, exhibitors, session presenters, poster presenters, award recipients, and the conference planning committee for another amazing event.

Save the date for the 2027 MN Water Resources Conference: October 19-20, 2027

10/23/2026

Water Resources Center's Jodi DeJong-Hughes discussed the agronomic fallout of compaction and talked about strategies for avoiding compaction and ruts, and what to do about a mess of a field in spring of '27 and beyond!

Watch: https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/10/fighting-compaction-with-jodi-dejong-hughes-and-marla-riekman-the-agronomists-ep-256/watch/rav-6ac44b44ee446/

University of Minnesota Extension

This week on The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Marla Riekman of Manitoba Agriculture and Jodi DeJong-Hughes of the University of Minnesota to discuss the agronomic fallout of compaction, plus talk strategies for avoiding compaction and ruts, and what to do about a mess of a field in s...

10/14/2026

The 2026 MN Water Resources Conference includes six presentations featuring CCWD programs, projects, and data! Shout out to our dedicated staff, research partners, and consultants for their efforts in advancing water resource science!
Geosyntec Consultants
Stantec
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
University of Minnesota Water Resources Center

10/12/2026

See you tomorrow at the 2026 Minnesota Water Resources Conference!

Join us for a variety of special sessions, plenary speakers, interactive experiences, and a record-breaking 57 posters!

https://waterconference.umn.edu/

10/07/2026

We want to take a moment to thank this year's Minnesota Water Resources Conference planning committee! The committee is made up of representatives from academia, local organizations, private sector, state and federal government. They've put together another fantastic program, and we can't wait to see you all next week.

10/02/2026

This year at the Minnesota Water Resources Conference, discover interactive experiences that bring water to life!

🌊 Sacred Water Shared Future

A new feature this year is interactive exhibits from Sacred Water Shared Future, which will connect with plenary talks and special sessions to continue the conversation about the last 100 years of the Mississippi River restoration.

Sacred Water, Shared Future is a Twin Cities wide campaign to honor the Mississippi River’s central role in our region and its deep history—its sacred significance, its strength, and the harm it has endured, including pollution and the displacement of Indigenous peoples. While decades of restoration have helped heal its waters and repair relationships, the journey of care and protection has just begun.

🚰 Water Bar

Hosted by the University of Minnesota Water Resources Students in Action (WRSIA) student club, Water Bar provides a unique opportunity to discover where your drinking water comes from. Sample water from a variety of sources. Can you taste the difference? Test your taste buds and your knowledge with fun water trivia.

Learn more: https://waterconference.umn.edu/interactive-conference-experiences

A new Minnesota Water Resources Conference feature for 2026 is interactive exhibits from Water Bar and Sacred Water Shared Future.Water BarHosted by the University of Minnesota Water Resources Students in Action (WRSIA) student club, Water Bar provides a unique opportunity to discover where your dri...

09/29/2026

In case you missed it...

Congratulations to Mary Fitzgerald for being the recipient of the 2026 Deborah L. Swackhamer Award!

Congratulations to the 2026 Deborah L. Swackhamer Early Career Award recipient, Mary Fitzgerald! 👏

Mary Fitzgerald received a BS in Environmental Sciences, Policy, and Management from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities. In 2019 she joined the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD), working in the Permitting and Regulatory department. Fitzgerald leads RWMWD’s construction site and stormwater facilities inspection programs and has been integral in the protection of water resources from pollutants associated with development activity. Her partnerships with public agencies and contractors alike have led to better environmental outcomes throughout the watershed district.

Learn more about Mary: https://waterconference.umn.edu/awards/deborah-l-swackhamer-early-career-award

09/29/2026

In case you missed it...

Congratulations to Mark Edlund for being the recipient of the 2026 Dave Ford Award!

Congratulations to the 2026 Dave Ford Award recipient, Mark Edlund! 👏

Mark Edlund has spent nearly three decades helping Minnesotans better understand, protect, and restore the waters that define our state. As a Senior Scientist at the Science Museum of Minnesota’s St. Croix Watershed Research Station and adjunct at Universities of Iowa and Minnesota, Edlund has become one of the most respected voices in freshwater science in the Upper Midwest, not only for the depth of this knowledge and expertise, but for the collaborative and deeply human way he approaches the work

Learn more about Mark: https://waterconference.umn.edu/awards/dave-ford-award

09/29/2026

Reminder!

Discover how you can find a mentor or serve as a mentor and apply by October 2, 2026.

The 2026-2027 CFANS Mentor Program will offer both in-person and virtual events, workshops, panels, match meetings, and networking opportunities. Applications for the 2026-2027 program year are due Friday, October 2, 2026.Apply by October 2Mentee Application (Students, Postdocs)Mentor Application (P...

09/28/2026

Applications are due TODAY!

The Water Resources Center (WRC) is launching a new cohort program for University of Minnesota Twin Cities students seeking training and professional development to prepare for careers in the water workforce.

Apply now: https://wrc.umn.edu/graduate/wins-scholars

Reminder!

The Water Resources Center (WRC) is launching a new cohort program for University of Minnesota Twin Cities students seeking training and professional development to prepare for careers in the water workforce.

Applications are due on September 28, 2026

Apply today: https://wrc.umn.edu/graduate/wins-scholars