Minnegram is a quarterly publication of the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center and is sponsored by the University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Science, University of Minnesota Extension, the USGS-USDI National Institutes for Water Resources, and the Agricultural Experiment Station.
Recent Minnegram News
Minnesota Water Resources Conference sneak peek
In just a few weeks, the Water Resources Center will be hosting the 2026 Minnesota Water Resources Conference at the St. Paul RiverCentre.
This conference brings together water resource researchers, practitioners, and professionals from across the state for an opportunity to build connections across the water resource world.
Protecting Minnesota's Waters: The important role of our Aquatic Invasive Species Detector volunteers – and how to maintain high engagement.
Minnesota's AIS Detectors are deeply committed stewards eager to protect local ecosystems. By expanding training locations and volunteer opportunities, building stronger links to local research and management initiatives, and supporting lake association engagement, the AIS Detector program can keep its passionate volunteer base energized for years to come.
Managing the invisible infrastructure behind Minnesota’s water
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
Director of the Water Resources Center, Bonnie Keeler, speaks about a water quality study being conducted at 17 different lakes across Minnesota.
Go with the flow: Hydrodynamic resilience to invasive mussels
Water Resources Science, masters student Jasper Goldstein, investigated how turbulence in water flow negatively affects zebra mussels.