The University of Minnesota’s Water Resources Center provides leadership in freshwater management through cutting-edge research, educational opportunities for students and professionals, and community outreach. Authorized by Congress as one of the nation’s 54 water resources research institutes, we also connect the research expertise at the University to research problems at the national level.

What we're working on
See our diverse portfolio of programs, projects and events.

Where we're going
Read our strategic plan which guides our work and collaborations for the next several years.

What we've accomplished
Learn about our impacts and activities in 2023, our sphere of influence and metrics.
Upcoming Events
Assessment of urban stormwater chloride and its impact on surface water trends
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 10:00am – 12:00 pmThis recent project examined chloride in stormwater and in urban streams and lakes in Minnesota to better understand the factors that influence chloride concentrations, long term trends, and seasonal dynamics.
Extreme Weather Impacts Across the Water Sector
Thursday March 27, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pmThis presentation will provide beneficial statistics for understanding and employing resources to address the worsening threat as well as connect international implications for the sector through analysis of the supply chain and key resource hub locations and best practices.
Minnesota Water Resources Conference
October 14-15, 2025Save the date for the 2025 Minnesota Water Resources Conference. This annual conference is the premier event for all things water in Minnesota.
News
2024 Water Resources Conference Awards
December 11, 20242024 Water Resources Conference awards recipients, Xue Feng, Stephanie Hatzenbilher. Joe A. Magner, and Randy Neprash, accept awards at the 2024 Water Resources Conference.
Dillon Huss wins 2024 Water Resources Conference poster competition
December 11, 2024Dillon Huss wins 2024 Water Resources Conference second annual poster competition.
2024 Water Resources Conference
December 11, 2024Record breaking numbers led to a successful 2024 Water Resources Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.