News

Cyberattacks in Minnesota expose vulnerability of U.S. water systems

August 4, 2026

Water Resources Center director, Bonnie Keeler, spoke with MPR News about the investigation of recent cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems.


Managing the invisible infrastructure behind Minnesota’s water

July 31, 2026

Behind the scenes, the University of Minnesota’s Water Resources Center and its partners are a big reason why Minnesota is a national leader in water management. 


Researchers are learning what Minnesotans think about lake water quality

June 20, 2026

Director of the Water Resources Center, Bonnie Keeler, speaks about a water quality study being conducted at 17 different lakes across Minnesota.


"It's the people!" Reflections from dedicated staff members who've been with CFANS from Day 1

June 9, 2026

Four of the Water Resources Center's staff members have been with CFANS since the very beginning. These staff members reflected on their personal journeys, their favorite memories, and what it means to dedicate a career to a calling.


Go with the flow: Hydrodynamic resilience to invasive mussels

June 8, 2026

Water Resources Science, masters student Jasper Goldstein, investigated how turbulence in water flow negatively affects zebra mussels.