Ryan supports the citizens of South Dakota in his role as the Griffith Endowed Chair in Agriculture and Water Resources, South Dakota Water Resources Institute Director & SDSU Extension Water Management Specialist at the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings.
Ryan Lefers
Griffith Endowed Chair in Agriculture and Water Resources, South Dakota Water Resources Institute Director & SDSU Extension Water Management Specialist
Also by Ryan Lefers
Balancing economics with resources is theme of 2026 Eastern SD Water Conference
July 29, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension and the South Dakota Water Resources Institute at SDSU are excited to announce the theme of the 2026 Eastern South Dakota Water Conference: Balancing Economic Development with South Dakota Water Resources.
Aug
18
Dakotafest
Stop by the SDSU Extension booth at Dakotafest to meet specialists, ask questions, get recommendations and learn about programming and events.
Oct
07
Eastern South Dakota Water Conference
The Eastern South Dakota Water Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 7, at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center (631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006).