University of Minnesota Water Resources Center

06/02/2026

Are you a part of a Homeowners' Association looking for stormwater management?

Explore this new resource for more information about your stormwater management responsibilities, who to contact for technical or regulatory support, and your basic stormwater questions.

Read more: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b6bbf1eca14b47c586f8cf9585b6dc63

05/27/2026

Water Resources Center's Agriculture Water Management Educator, Tim Gieseke, spoke with the Minnesota Farmers Union about irrigation systems and water drainage.

"Improving soil health can reduce evaporation and improve transpiration in the field. I like the saying 'you can’t solve all problems with soil health, but you can’t solve any without it.' Good soil health will help retain and hold water longer during drought, serving as a water storage strategy. Good soil health can also ensure better aeration in soil, limiting water loss and reducing nutrient runoff during heavy rains."

Read our full interview with Timothy: mfufoundation.org/timothy-gieseke-agriculture-water-management-educator-at-umn-extension/

05/23/2026

Nominations for the Deb Swackhamer Early Career Award are due in ONE WEEK‼️

Nominations should describe an individual’s exceptional contributions that are likely to shape Minnesota's water future. These contributions may include, but are not limited to:

1️⃣ Collaborating in ways that motivate and build the skills of others

2️⃣ Advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in workplaces and communities

3️⃣ Developing innovative approaches to address water resource problems

4️⃣ Communicating science to elucidate public debate and policy choices

Submit your nomination: https://waterconference.umn.edu/awards/deborah-l-swackhamer-early-career-award

05/23/2026

All nominations are due in ONE WEEK for the Dave Ford award ‼️

This award honors a person from any water resources discipline for significant long-term achievement or public service in Water Resource management who exhibits the collaborative leadership style of Dave Ford.

To be considered for the annual Award for Outstanding Achievement in Water Resources, an individual should have an extended history of contributions related but not limited to:

1️⃣ Accomplishments contributing to the betterment of the waters of Minnesota.

2️⃣ Contributions to the success of the people working with and around the nominee through collaboration, inclusive leadership, and mentoring.

3️⃣ Unpaid public service to benefit Minnesota’s waters.

4️⃣ Advancement of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in workplaces and communities.

Submit your nomination: https://waterconference.umn.edu/awards/dave-ford-award

05/13/2026

05/05/2026

Very exciting to see UMN Water Resources Science alumna Della Schall Young, founder of Young Environmental Consulting Group, address graduates this Friday!

Left to right: Della Nyondi Schall Young, Emma Johnson, Lee Ann Jackson and Susie Strom CFANS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2 p.m. | 3M Arena at Mariucci Keynote Address: Della Nyondi Schall Young, PMP, CPESC, CTF is the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Hydrologist....

05/01/2026

Nominations for the Dave Ford Award are due in one month! Submit your nomination today!

Nominations are now being accepted for the Dave Ford award! Award recipients will be recognized at the 2026 Minnesota Water Resources Conference.

This award honors a person from any water resources discipline for significant long-term achievement or public service in Water Resource management who exhibits the collaborative leadership style of Dave Ford.

To be considered for the annual Award for Outstanding Achievement in Water Resources, an individual should have an extended history of contributions related but not limited to:

1️⃣ Accomplishments contributing to the betterment of the waters of Minnesota.

2️⃣ Contributions to the success of the people working with and around the nominee through collaboration, inclusive leadership, and mentoring.

3️⃣ Unpaid public service to benefit Minnesota’s waters.

4️⃣ Advancement of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in workplaces and communities.

All nominations are due May 29‼️
Submit your nomination: https://waterconference.umn.edu/awards/dave-ford-award