Minnesota Stormwater Research Council Annual Meeting and Tour

Join the annual meeting of the Minnesota Stormwater Research Council, hosted by the Water Resources Center, on July 17.
 
There are two ways for attendees to participate in this event. 
  1. Attendees can join in-person for a morning bus tour of research sites and stormwater practices studies that are underway, with a focus on stormwater ponds and iron-enhanced sand filters. In the afternoon, the annual meeting will seek nominations for the 2026 advisory board and hold a World Cafe roundtable discussion to inform a near future, multi-day pond research symposium. 
  2. Attendees can join virtually for the afternoon meeting via Zoom from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. CT.
     
Minnesota Sea Grant extension educators John Bilotta and Maggie Karschnia will be presenting at this event. 
 
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required for in-person and virtual attendees. Lunch will be provided to in-person attendees.
 

Presenters

  • John Bilotta, water resource management and policy extension educator, Minnesota Sea Grant & Water Resources Center
  • Maggie Karschnia, stormwater extension educator,  Minnesota Sea Grant & Water Resources Center
  • Jessy Carlson, urban stormwater extension educator, Water Resources Center
     

When
Thursday, July 17, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CT

Location
Bell Museum
2088 Larpenteur Ave. W.
St. Paul, 55113

Registration
Registration is required for in-person and virtual attendees.

Event sponsors


Contact
John Bilotta, Minnesota Sea Grant Water Resource Management and Policy Extension Educator. [email protected]

Image credit: Brett Groehler/University of Minnesota Duluth.