University of Minnesota Water Resources Center

Water Resources Center's Extension educator, Tim Gieseke, highlights advancements that have allowed farmers to be more efficient and productive and how precision applies to drainage.

Read more: https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2026/06/precision-drainage-begins-with-soil-and.html

UMN Extension Healthy Soils and Cover Crops
University of Minnesota Extension

Precision Drainage Begins with Soil and Water Basics “Precision” has been the trend in agriculture for the last few decades. Advancements like auto-steering, yield monitors, remote sensing/imag...

Exhibitor registration is now open for the annual Minnesota Water Resources Conference!

The Minnesota Water Resources Conference is the premier event for all things water in Minnesota. It presents innovative, practical, and applied water resource engineering solutions, management techniques, and current research about Minnesota’s water resources. The conference facilitates interaction among engineers, water resources managers, researchers, and local, state and federal agency staff. Don’t miss your chance to catch up on all of the action at the 2026 Minnesota Water Resources Conference.

The number of booths is limited. Registering early guarantees all benefits; early registrations are encouraged.

Register today: https://waterconference.umn.edu/registration/exhibitor-registration

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

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/

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

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