Minnesota Stormwater Seminar Series

Mississippi river connecting downtown Minneapolis and St. Anthony Falls Lab.

Seminars are held monthly at 10 a.m.

The Minnesota Stormwater Seminar Series provides an opportunity to learn about the most recent research, discoveries, and case studies around urban stormwater management specifically for an audience of stormwater practitioners, professionals, and researchers. Seminars include a presentation, panel discussion, and Q&A with participants. 

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2025/2026 Seminars

  • June 18: Sanjay Mohanty, Engineered Amendments for Climate-Resilient Green Infrastructure
  • July 16: MSRC Annual Meeting
  • September 17: National Stormwater Speaker
  • October 22: MN Research Spotlight
  • November 19: National Stormwater Speaker
  • December 17: MN Research Spotlight

Seminars

Engineered Amendments for Climate-Resilient Green Infrastructure

Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 10am - Noon

This presentation examines the use of engineered amendments, including biochar and lightweight aggregates, to improve the resilience and performance of green infrastructure systems.


Adaptive Level Control Systems – Research on Maximizing Stormwater Pond Functionality

Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 10am - 12pm

This presentation and discussion will help us understand the degree to which adaptive level control systems are effective at reducing contaminant load and mitigating flooding when space is limited and budgets are tight.


Can stormwater pond sediment be managed as a valuable resource instead of a costly waste?

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 10am - Noon

Stormwater Management Ponds (SWMPs) provide water quality control by allowing contaminated sediment to settle out of the water column into pond basins, where they accumulate over time. Sediment removal is routinely required in order to maintain water quantity control and quality improvement efficiencies. The combined study results have led to risk based beneficial reuse of contaminated sediments, as cost effective and environmentally sustainable alternatives to waste disposal practices.