Oct 15

Eastern South Dakota Water Conference

Wednesday, October 15

The Eastern South Dakota Water Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center (631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006). This year's theme is "Healthy Waters: Expectations vs. Reality in South Dakota’s Watersheds.”

Location
McCrory Gardens
631 22nd Ave
Brookings, SD 57007

Contact
David Kringen, SDSU Extension Water Resources Field Specialist

This conference is held annually in Brookings and features presentations from universities, industry, local, state and federal government agencies, non-profits and other stakeholder groups. The conference covers the latest strategies and research for water managers and water users on the Northern Great Plains.

Registration

Registration is required by October 8. The cost for professionals attending the conference is $85. Registration for students is $25 and includes lunch. For more information, visit the event page.

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