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.
2025/2026 Seminars
- December 18: Greg LeFevre, Addressing the Challenge of Water-Soluble Emerging Contaminants in Green Stormwater Infrastructure
- January 15, 2026: MN Research Spotlight: Stormwater reduction and pollutant sourcing from urban trees (Xue Feng, Diana Karwan; University of MN)
- February 19 (9am start time): Rob Traver, Professor, Villanova University
- March 19: MN Research Spotlight: Managing urban pond vegetation to enhance water quality benefits (Jacques Finlay, University of MN)
- April 9: Francine Kelly-Hooper, Canadian Sediment Lead & Hydrocarbon Forensic Subject Matter Expert (SME), GHD
- May 21: MN Research Spotlight: Adaptive level control systems for maximizing stormwater pond functionality
- June 18: Sanjay Mohanty, Associate Professor, Samueli School of Engineering, UCLA
- 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
Adaptive Level Control Systems – Research on Maximizing Stormwater Pond Functionality
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?
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.
Minnesota Watersheds: Uniquely Equipped to Address Water Resource Challenges
This presentation will highlight the history of and evolution of watershed districts, consider their challenges and successes, and describe their role in the water management landscape along with other actors.