The May 14 "Reconnecting to Water Through Education and Outreach" session, featuring Minnesota Sea Grant's Kelsey Prihoda, is part of the 2026 National Outdoor Recreation Conference happening at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center in Duluth, Minnesota, from May 11 to May 14, 2026.
This panel features presenters coming from three different Great Lakes Areas of Concern who are building public trust and promoting safe recreation as these sites approach delisting. The presenters will share successful education and outreach models, ranging from community engagement and water safety campaigns to accessible recreation programming, and will conclude with a collaborative interactive activity to develop creative ideas for messaging, public events, and long-term community stewardship. The reconnection to water in these communities benefits from a strong commitment to collaborative and inclusive outreach.
Registration is required; full-conference and single-day registration options are available.
When
Thursday, May 14, 2026
10:30 a.m. to noon CDT
Registration
Registration is required to attend this conference session. Pricing information is available on the registration webpage.
Panel Presenters
- Kelsey Prihoda, Great Lakes transportation extension educator, Minnesota Sea Grant
- Natalie Chin, climate and tourism outreach specialist, Wisconsin Sea Grant
- Herman Jenkins, trails manager, Friends of the Rouge
- Jim Ridge, founder, Share the River
Event Hosts
This event is part of and hosted by the 2026 National Outdoor Recreation Conference.
Contact
Kelsey Prihoda, Minnesota Sea Grant Great Lakes Transportation Extension Educator. [email protected]
Image credit: UMPR.