Water Resources Center

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

Faculty & Staff

The faculty and staff of the Water Resources Center are committed to improving, preserving and protecting Minnesota’s freshwater resources through coordination and delivery of University-based research, education and community engagement. From helping farmers incorporate water-friendly practices, to aiding homeowners in shoreline restoration, WRC staffers are recognized for their innovative delivery and measurable results. Learn more about the their roles and responsibilities by clicking on their name.

Faculty

WRC faculty come from the Water Resources Science Graduate Program (WRS). 

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Staff

Co-Directors

 

Faye Sleeper Faye Sleeper
Deb Swackhamer Deborah L Swackhamer

Program and Administrative Staff

 

Bonnie Anderson Bonnie Anderson
Executive Operations/Student Services Specialist and
Assistant to the WRS Director of Graduate Studies
Larry Baker Lawrence Baker
Senior Fellow
Janelle Benusa Janelle Benusa
Senior Accountant
Sara Christopherson Sara Heger
Onsite Sewage Treatment Program
Karlyn Eckman Karlyn Eckman
Senior Fellow
Les Everett Les Everett
Education Coordinator
Dave Gustafson David Gustafson
Onsite Sewage Treatment Program
Nick Haig Nicholas Haig
Onsite Sewage Treatment Program
Chris Hansen Christine Hansen
Editor
Jose Hernandez José Hernandez
Extension Educator
  Cheryel Konate
Associate Administrator
Anne Lewandowski Ann Lewandowski
Research Fellow
Connie Post Connie Post
Senior Accountant, Minnesota Sea Grant
Nina Shepherd Nina Shepherd
Media and Public Relations Coordinator
Roland Sigurdson Roland Sigurdson
Aquatic Education Specialist, Minnesota DNR
Elizabeth Wells

Elizabeth Wells
Program/Project Specialist
Valerie Were Valerie Were
Web Editor
Jessica Wittwer Jessica Wittwer
Onsite Sewage Treatment Program