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 has become the premier event for Minnesota water resources professionals and one of the largest such gatherings in the nation.
The annual 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 decisions
- Research into current and emerging issues
2026 Conference Preview
Check out some highlight from our 2026 agenda and register below:
Plenary Sessions
- Mississippi River Futures: Managing a Vital Watershed for the Next 100 Years
- History of Minnesota Research into Sulfate Pollution of Low-sulfate Aquatic Systems
- Iowa Flood Center: The Foundation for a Healthier and More Resilient Iowa
Special Sessions
- Mississippi River Gorge in Minneapolis-St. Paul: Impact of Alterations and Plans for Restoration
- Investing in the Future Water Workforce: Addressing Gaps in Training, Recruitment, and Career Advancement
- Long-range Planning for Minnesota’s Water Resources: Developing Future Water Scenarios for 2100
- The Water is Getting Saltier. How Do We Take on Chloride Pollution at Scale?
- An Altered Hydrology: Storage and Drainage in the Minnesota River Basin
- Envisioning a Minnesota Flood Center: Interactive Workshop