Water Resources Center

The Water Resources Center is affiliated with the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences and University of Minnesota Extension.

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Water Conference covers varied water topics


Water protection, restoration, education, and economics were up for discussion in plenary and concurrent sessions at the Water Resources Conference held in St. Paul, MN October 18 and 19. Speakers and presenters with diverse opinions and research shared them with the over 600 conference attendees. Complete coverage here.

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Faye Sleeper (WRC co-director), Lisa Goddard (SRF Consulting Group), Beverly Durgan (Dean, Extension, University of Minnesota), and Deb Swackhamer (WRC co-director) at the opening of the Minnesota Water Conference held in St. Paul, MN October 18-19.
Photo credit: Elizabeth Wells

OSTP 2012 class schedule now available


As the state’s official onsite sewage treatment training program, WRC's Onsite Sewage Treatment Program reaches more than 2,500 professional installers and maintainers each year through pre-certification courses, continuing education workshops, and technical assistance. Download their 2012 brochure by clicking on the image below or visit the OSTP website for details.

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A Pocket Guide to Reducing Your Water Footprint

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Minnesota Water Sustainability Framework

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News and Upcoming Events

Precision Conservation: Technology Redefining Local Water Quality Practices
Silverwood Park, St. Anthony, MN
March 29, 2012


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Minnesota Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan

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