Oct 01

Tri-State Drainage Research Forum

Thursday, October 1

  • Format: In-Person
  • Where: Bass Pro Shop, 3900 Cabela Dr NW, Owatonna, SD 55060
  • Contact: Sushant Mehan, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Water Resource Engineer Specialist
Register

The 25th Annual Tri-State Drainage Research Forum will bring researchers, producers, conservation professionals, and industry together to explore the latest advances in agricultural drainage and water management on October 1 at Bass Pro Shop (3900 Cabela Dr NW, Owatonna, MN 55060).

Topics

  • Drainage water recycling
  • Automated drainage
  • Nutrient reduction
  • Grassed waterways
  • New tri-state research projects
  • Decision-support tools
  • Future research and education needs

An optional research field tour will be offered on September 30 at the University of Minnesota Waseca Southern Research and Outreach Center.

Registration

Registration is required and can be completed using the blue register button above.

Related Content

Algal bloom on a South Dakota lake

Beach Closings and Harmful Algal Blooms

Recently, the City of Mitchell issued a swimming advisory and public beach closing effective July 31, 2026. The reason for this was due to an elevated concentration of microcystin in the lake due to a harmful algal bloom (HAB).

A group of people listening to a presentation

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.

Redcedar trees in grasslands by the river
Sep 17

Woody Encroachment Field Tour @ Oacoma

SDSU Extension and its partners will host a field tour near Oacoma on September 17 at 5:30 p.m to discuss woody encroachment treatment options.