We are thrilled to announce that HEI’s team will attend, sponsor, and present at the Minnesota Watersheds Annual Conference and Trade Show from December 4-6 at the Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, MN. This prestigious event brings together experts, researchers, and professionals dedicated to managing, protecting, and restoring water resources. Our team is excited to share our latest innovations and insights in watershed management, data collection, and environmental engineering.
Join us for a series of engaging presentations where our team members and partners dive into innovative solutions and strategies for sustainable water management. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with industry leaders, gain valuable knowledge, and explore the latest advancements in the field. Don’t miss the chance to connect with our team at our booth to learn how we drive excellence and innovation in watershed management.
We look forward to seeing you at the conference and contributing to the collective efforts to safeguard our water resources. For more information, visit the Minnesota Watersheds conference website.
Presentations
View the full conference program and the Wednesday workshop program.
New Tools and Framework for Developing a Storage Strategy for Your Watershed
- Staff Technical Training Workshop, Wednesday, December 4 | 9:05 a.m.
- Presented by Scott Kronholm (HEI) and Henry Van Offelen (Board of Water and Soil Resources)
- Attendees will learn how to use several tools in conjunction with a systematic process to engage local watershed teams to develop a prioritized water storage strategy.
Managing Trees Along Drainage Systems
- Drainage Workshop, Wednesday, December 4 | 11:15 a.m.
- Moderated by Adam Nies (HEI)
- A panel composed of three drainage inspectors will share their varied experiences with clearing trees and brush along drainage systems and the challenges and successes in addressing regrowth.
Common Myths (and Lesser-Known Truths) in Drainage
- Drainage Workshop, Wednesday, December 4 | 1:00 p.m.
- Presented by Chris Otterness (HEI) and Tom Gile (Board of Water and Soil Resources)
- Attendees will learn common myths about drainage and drainage law in a fun, interactive presentation.
GPS Survey/Construction Staking
- Staff Technical Training Workshop, Wednesday, December 4 | 1:00 pm
- Presented by Tony Nordby (HEI) and Bennett Uhler (HEI)
- Attendees will learn about different aspects of GPS surveying and how it relates to watershed organization tasks and projects.
Is Your Crop Protected from the 10-year Flood?
- Thursday, December 5 | 9:00 am
- Presented by Aaron Young, Erik Jones (HEI), and Grit May (International Water Institute)
- Attendees will explore the innovative project workflow that integrates GIS terrain analysis with H&H modeling performed as part of the Floodplain Mapping Project led by the Red River Watershed Management Board.
Learn How Watersheds Are Tackling Data Management Needs
- Thursday, December 5 | 10:00 am
- Presented by Brian Fischer (HEI), Alexandra Morrison (Capitol Region Watershed District), and April Swenby (Sand Hill River Watershed District)
- Attendees will learn how two watershed districts use web-based data management systems (MS4Front, a platform developed by HEI) to tackle their data management needs.
Swift Coulee Channel Restoration…A Generations Belated Project…Importance of Streamlining Process
- Thursday, December 5 | 11:00 am
- Presented by Tony Nordby (HEI), Morteza Maher (Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District), and Matthew Fischer (Board of Water and Soil Resources)
- Attendees will learn about the key steps in the Swift Coulee project to provide ag drainage, improve water quality, and enhance habitat. They will hear strategies to improve the execution of similar watershed restoration projects across Minnesota.