Join Itasca Waters and Minnesota Sea Grant (MNSG) in learning about how to manage stormwater runoff on shoreline properties as part of the Itasca Water Wisdom online webinar series, co-sponsored by MNSG.
Stormwater runoff refers to rainwater or melting snow that flows over land surfaces without infiltrating the ground. In natural landscapes, much of this water is absorbed by soil and vegetation. However, on shoreland properties with impervious surfaces like rooftops, driveways, landscaped areas and compacted soils, the water cannot penetrate the ground, leading to increased runoff. Unchecked stormwater runoff from shoreland properties can contribute to water pollution, erosion and flooding.
This presentation will discuss what individual shoreland property owners can do to prevent, minimize, and mitigate stormwater runoff from their property and discuss research into future trends.
Speaker
- John "JB" Bilotta, University of Minnesota Sea Grant and Water Resources Center Water Resource Management and Policy Extension Educator
- Maggie Karschnia, University of Minnesota Sea Grant and Water Resources Center Stormwater Extension Educator
Date
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Time
Noon to 1:00 p.m. CT
Registration
Registration is required to attend this free virtual event.
Event sponsors
Practical Water Wisdom: a Virtual Learning Series is presented by Itasca Waters with support from:
- Minnesota Sea Grant
- Itasca Soil and Water Conservation District
- Itasca Coalition of Lake Associations
- KAXE/KBXE
- Rapids Radio
- Grand Rapids Herald Review
Contact
John A. Downing, director, Minnesota Sea Grant.
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