John Bilotta

Water Resource Management and Policy Extension Educator
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What I do for Sea Grant

  • Urban stormwater research project proposals and funding opportunities 
  • Urban stormwater education and training opportunities for professionals and practitioners 
  • Activities of the Minnesota Stormwater Research Council 
  • Opportunities to participate in the Minnesota Stormwater Seminar Series 
  • Research and technical assistance provided through the Cold Climate Stormwater Center of Excellence 
  • Minnesota Water Resources Conference

Education

M.S. - Soil Science

Soil Fertility

B.S. - Natural Resources & Environmental Studies

Soil Resources

Upcoming Events

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Shifting Shores Symposium: Adapting to a Changing Western Lake Superior Coast

Featured Stories

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Solutions to Urban Stormwater Runoff

Extension Column

Our August 2023 extension column about preventing, minimizing, and mitigating the impacts of urban stormwater on Minnesota's water resources is by MNSG Extension Educator and WRC Senior Research and Extension Coordinator John Bilotta.

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Stormwater Runoff: Prevention and Mitigation Through Research

Extension Column

The October extension column is by Minnesota Sea Grant and Water Resources Center Water Resource Management and Policy Extension Educator John Bilotta. Stormwater best management practices established through research are used to prevent and minimize impact to local water resources. 

Photo credit: J. Bilotta.

Media Mentions

News Releases

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Research Scientist in Marine Sensing and High Frequency Monitoring

Minnesota Sea Grant is hiring a research scientist to improve how Lake Superior is monitored.

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Call for Hosts: Minnesota Sea Grant Science & Policy Fellowship

The Minnesota Sea Grant College Program seeks host organizations for its 2027-28 Science and Policy Fellowship.

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National program will bring aquaculture extension professionals to Minnesota and Texas

Minnesota Sea Grant and Texas Sea Grant have announced the 2027 Sea Grant Aquaculture Leadership Academy, a national professional development program for early- and mid-career aquaculture extension