Content by Ryan Lefers
SDSU Extension, SD Water Resources Institute to host Good Neighbor AI Symposium
November 04, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension and the South Dakota Water Resources Institute is hosting an artificial intelligence symposium to educate the public on modern AI infrastructure demands and the potential benefits of its use for rural residents.
Seasonal Water Quality in Upper Midwest Shallow Prairie Lakes: What happens, why it matters, and what tools scientists use to monitor changes in lake water quality
Shallow prairie lakes across the Upper Midwest follow a predictable seasonal cycle driven by weather, nutrients, algae, and natural biological processes. Understanding this cycle helps lake users know what to expect, stay safe, and appreciate how lakes function.
Good Neighbor AI Symposium
SDSU Extension, the South Dakota Water Resources Institute, the South Dakota Economic Development Professionals Association and the Center for AI Innovation and Emergent Technologies at SDSU will host an artificial intelligence symposium on November 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007).
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.
SDSU Extension welcomes new water specialist
October 29, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Ryan Lefers as the new Griffith Endowed Chair in Agriculture and Water Resources, South Dakota Water Resources Institute Director and SDSU Extension Water Management Specialist.