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Immerse yourself in innovative, practical, and applied water resource engineering solutions, management techniques, and current research about Minnesota’s water resources. The Minnesota Water Resources Conference is an opportunity to address: lessons learned from the implementation of engineering projects. best practices discovered in the design and application of water resource management techniques. implications of water policy […]
As imagery and remote sensing continue to proliferate and diversify, your peers are developing software systems, tools, and analytical methods to harness their power. Join the remote sensing community at the 2021 Esri Imagery Summit and learn how you can use ArcGIS and geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI) to extract meaningful information from your imagery and […]
The size of the 2021 crops is largely known as harvest progresses, with a much better handle on Chinese demand as well. What does that mean for crop fundamentals over the coming year, and how will the continued flow of fiscal and monetary stimulus impact how this money-rich market manages supply and demand in the […]
Ecosystems throughout North America evolved with wildfire. Today, prescribed fire is an important tool for managing habitat by maintaining open, early seral landscapes. Fire can greatly improve the value of habitat for insects and other invertebrates, often increasing species abundance and diversity, however, fire (both natural and prescribed) in the wrong place, at the wrong […]
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Forest Ecology Working Group (FEWG) and NCTC, working in collaboration with many FWS programs and partners, have developed a monthly lecture series to address the 50-year decline of 3 billion birds through partnerships, conservation science and forest management. The series tells a compelling story about forest bird population declines, […]
Grassland 2.0 is hosting a 4-part Digital Dialogue focusing on the question - What are healthy agroecosystems? The digital dialogues will be held on the third Tuesday of the month from 12:00 - 1:30 PM CT this fall with the following schedule: Tuesday, September 21st - Dan Smith Tuesday, October 19th - Stephan van Vliet […]
Innovation is a term that is thrown around a lot. We want our government agencies to be innovative, to be creative, to think outside the box, but agencies are also tasked with incredibly important missions that need stable and constant attention in order for them to be successful. Join us online to learn how you […]
Fish kill events can serve as indicators of a changing environment, disease emergence, or stressors. Recent reviews of fish kill events in Minnesota and Wisconsin have revealed predictable patterns, which forecast an increased frequency of fish kill events as the climate warms. It is important that we improve the investigation and reporting of fish kill […]
Learn techniques to manage construction site stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) and eliminate problems before they cause higher costs and slowdowns for your project. Save time and money by avoiding erosion and sediment releases. Learn about Wisconsin regulations and requirements for construction site inspection, EPA SWPPP requirements for inspections, proper documentation procedures, how to recognize […]
The Yahara River Watershed contributes significantly to the region’s economic vitality and quality of life. Despite years of investment in water quality improvements, the watershed’s five lakes remain highly eutrophic, and intensifying climate impacts threaten to further deteriorate water quality. The Yahara CLEAN Compact, a diverse coalition of 19 organizations and agencies, seeks to improve […]
Come learn how you can support soil health on your farm! -How does soil health improve farm profitability, water quality, and wildlife habitat? -What soil health principles can I put to work on my farm? -Journey toward improved soil health- Lessons from 30+year no-till veteran, Dale Theel -Soil pit demo, prairie strip planting demo, soul […]
Racial literacy is a key skill in leading inclusive and equitable local governments. During this first session in a four-part series, you will increase your racial literacy and racial consciousness by engaging in a practice of racial self-awareness to deepen your racial equity work, and to develop skills to support teams and peers in developing […]
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