University of Minnesota Water Resources Center

09/25/2026

In case you missed it...

Meet the speaker!

During the Wednesday luncheon, October 14th, join Larry Weber, Director at the Iowa Institute of Hydroscience and Engineering (IIHR), as he speaks about the Iowa Flood Center: The Foundation for a Healthier and More Resilient Iowa.

He will discuss efforts to expand environmental monitoring and forecast systems throughout Iowa to improve community resiliency and the health of the people who live and work there.

Larry Weber is the Edwin B. Green Chair in Hydraulics and a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Weber serves as the Director of IIHR – Hydroscience and Engineering, the nation’s oldest academic research program focused on hydraulics, hydrology and fluid mechanics.

Learn more: https://waterconference.umn.edu/2026-plenary-sessions

09/25/2026

This year, we have a record breaking 50+ posters to share with you at the Minnesota Water Resources Conference.

Posters will be available for viewing starting at 8 a.m. each day of the conference. Vote for your favorite student poster by the end of Tuesday and find out the first-place winner on Wednesday.

Preview the posters: https://waterconference.umn.edu/2026-poster-presentations

09/23/2026

Soil health educator Bailey Tangen and Extension soil health specialist Anna Cates speak on what happens to soil health during a drought and how to reduce its impacts.

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Morning Ag Clips September 09, 2026 Extension climate educator Katie Black, Extension soil health educator Bailey Tangen and Extension soil health specialist Anna Cates, University of Minnesota Extension ST. PAUL, Minn. — Drought has defined five of the last six growing seasons in Minnesota, with ...

09/23/2026

Hear from Water Resources Center's extension educator, Brad Carlson, and state soil health specialist, Anna Cates, as they discuss how soil health practices interact with the 4Rs of nitrogen management.

Photo: University of Minnesota Extension How do soil health practices—such as minimizing disturbance, maintaining ground cover, and promotin...

09/23/2026

“I’ve met people who are reluctant to test their well water because if they do find high concentrations of something, they would rather put it off because they know they can’t afford to install that type of system,” said Amelia Olsen, extension educator for the University of Minnesota’s Water Resources Center.

Read more: https://wrc.umn.edu/news/private-well-owners-arsenic

Some well owners are reluctant to use free arsenic test kits because solving the problem would be too expensive.

09/17/2026

In case you missed it....

Special sessions preview for Tuesday, October 13, of the MN Water Resources Conference!

⭐ "Mississippi River Gorge in Minneapolis-St. Paul: Impact of Alterations and Plans for Restoration"
⭐ "Investing in the Future Water Workforce: Addressing Gaps in Training, Recruitment, and Career Advancement"
⭐ "Long-range Planning for Minnesota's Water Resources: Developing Future Water Scenarios for 2100"

Check out these special sessions and the rest of the conference program online: https://waterconference.umn.edu/program-schedule/tuesday-agenda-october-13-2026?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1den5f0l4xta1&fbclid=IwY2xjawUY8EpwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTN4SnhNNjdsbGF2UU5uQzNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeStyBw2lkWkGcvwimvmM9n3qLX1ONJO4oJzGCFViLtnqisVm5Xp5NZWCsixY_aem_djBzlnuRXESrdkjq6UMnlQ

09/16/2026

It's day 3 of Week!

Today's : Don't Overload the Commode! Know what should and shouldn’t go in your toilet and stay at https://www.epa.gov/septic/septicsmart and on our Onsite Sewage Treatment Program's "care and maintenance" page: https://septic.umn.edu/care-and-maintenance

09/15/2026

: Think at the Sink! What goes down your drain has a big impact on your . Get the scoop on maintenance by visiting https://www.epa.gov/septic/septicsmart and the "Care and maintenance" page from our Onsite Sewage Treatment Program: https://septic.umn.edu/care-and-maintenance

Don't forget to join us tonight for the free ‘Being Septic Smart in MN’ webinar and bring all of your septic Qs! (you must register in advance)

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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Minnesota Onsite Wastewater Association

09/13/2026

Reminder!

Take advantage of early-bird rates and register for the Minnesota Water Resources Conference before tomorrow, September 14th!

Register today: https://waterconference.umn.edu/registration/participant-registration?utm_source=Confluence&utm_campaign=81085e2e5d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_03_03_08_21_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-2870e23233-571527218

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09/11/2026

“Precision drainage might be the next frontier in precision agriculture strategies for Minnesota farmers and ag professionals,” said Water Resources Center's Ag Water Management Extension Educator, Tim Gieseke.

Through the MN Drainage Program, University of Minnesota Extension works with producers and others on the nuances of precision drainage and its management.

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UMN Extension September 09, 2026 Maggie Frazier, UMN Extension Through the MN Drainage Program, University of Minnesota Extension works with producers and others on the nuances of precision drainage and its management. Using technology and automation to target the use of inputs like fertilizer or ir...