Discovery Farms to host a Virtual Conference Series in December and January

Discovery Farms Programs in Wisconsin and Minnesota are excited to bring to host a virtual conference series this winter. The theme for the series is ‘Keeping up with your conservation goals through change and challenge’.

Join Discovery Farms on seven Wednesdays for one hour as they cover topics like water quality, soil health, climate change, and more! These events are free and will be hosted Wednesday’s from 12:00pm – 1:00pm CT in December and January starting December 2nd.

Proprietary Storm Water Filtration Devices (1010)

Presenter Eric Rortvedt, WDNR Water Resources Engineer, will go over the new WDNR technical standard of Proprietary Storm Water Filtration Devices (1010). These are commercially available flow-through devices to remove […]

Designing of the Next Generation of Sustainable Urban Stormwater Practices

The design of urban stormwater practices has been under continuous evolution over the last five decades in response to new sizing criteria, flooding concerns, changing climate and practice failure. This […]

PFAS Webinar

This two-session (3 hours per session) webinar will discuss: ~Legal basis for regulatory intervention ~Water quality sampling & analysis challenges ~Extent of contamination by PFAS compounds in the U.S. ~Economic effects […]

A New Vision for the Yahara River Estuary

In this presentation, we’ll hear from representatives of the Dane County Land & Water Resources Department, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), UW-Madison, City of Madison, and the Town of […]

Overview of Current Research and Innovation at the Water Research Foundation (WRF)

During the webinar, WRF will share relevant information for state drinking water programs about their research efforts and projects on: Per- and polyfluorylalkyl substances (PFAS), Lead and copper, Harmful algal […]

WI Stormwater and Watershed

Join CSWEA Wisconsin Watershed and Stormwater Committee and Marquette University for this webinar offering examples of WEF, regulatory agencies, wastewater utilities, and counties leading efforts to address the water quantity […]

PFAS – What’s in Your Water?

This webinar will provide a basic understanding of PFAS. Some of the questions that will be answered include: What is PFAS? Where did it come from? Where is it found? What are the potential issues related to PFAS?

PFAS – What You Need to Know

The issue of controlling per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is increasingly becoming a major environmental and public health issue in the State of Wisconsin. Hear from a county expert on […]

The Iowa Watershed Approach for Urban and Rural Resilience

The Iowa Watershed Approach for Urban and Rural Resilience (IWA) is working in nine watersheds across the state to help reduce flood impacts, improve water quality, and increase community flood resilience. The presentation will include a description of the IWA and will discuss innovative tools and resources that are being used to support and carry out program goals.