Minnesota River Basin Water Storage Forum
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When: Thursday, April 4th, 2019 10 AM – 3:30 PM Where: Kato Ballroom, 200 Chestnut St, Mankato, MN 56001 |
OVERVIEW
The Minnesota River Basin Water Storage Forum was held on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Kato Ballroom in Mankato, MN from 10 AM to 3:30 PM. The goal of the forum was for conservation partners and citizens to learn together about water storage and the diversity of water storage solutions to slow the flow of water to the Minnesota River. Research shows the long-term solution to improve Minnesota River water quality is to reduce peak flows and store more water on the landscape. This can take many forms from improved soil health and multi-purpose drainage management, to upland impoundments and urban rain gardens. The morning included an overview of Minnesota's climatic trends, the latest research about water storage, and an overview of the diversity of water storage techniques. The afternoon highlighted water storage case studies, learning from local examples across the river basin. Anyone interested was welcome to attend.
AGENDA
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Le Sueur River Watershed Network Leaders |
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Dr. Kenneth Blumenfeld |
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Dr. Karen Gran |
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Chief Engineer BWSR |
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Merissa Lore & Dustin Anderson Drainage Management Team Faribault County |
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Area II Floodwater Retention: History, Approach, and Challenges |
Kerry Netzke |
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Cody Fox Cedar River Watershed District |
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Middle Minnesota Watershed Conservation Planner Redwood SWCD, MN Soil Health Coalition Coordinator |
MEDIA COVERAGE
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Kimberly Musser, Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Kimberly.Musser@mnsu.edu; 507-389-5307
Emma Young, Minnesota GreenCorps,
Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
THANK YOU
Many thanks to the speakers, steering committee, and project collaborators for making this event possible. Minnesota GreenCorps member Emma Young developed and spearheaded this event. Funding was provided in part by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENTRF) as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.
STEERING COMMITTEE
Eileen Campbell.................................................................... Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Mark Dittich.......................................................................... Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Matt Drewitz........................................................................... Board of Water and Soil Resources
Daniel Girolamo.......................................................Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Dr. Bryce Hoppie......................... Minnesota State University – Mankato, Department of Geology
Dr. Carrie Jennings........................................................................................... Freshwater Society
Al Kean………………...…....................................................... Board of Water and Soil Resources
Rylee Main……………...….................................................................. Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance
Scott Sparlin…………..…....…..................................................Minnesota River Congress, CCMR
Ted Suss………………..................... Minnesota River Congress, Friends of the Minnesota Valley
Henry Van Offlen…………...................................................... Board of Water and Soil Resources
Don Waskosky…………......................................................... Le Sueur River Watershed Network