In the summer of 2018, the North Central Region Water Network teamed up with Water Resources Research Institute (WRRIs) in the twelve North Central Region States to document existing resources and programs dedicated to the raising awareness for and curbing the impact of harmful algal blooms or HABs. Together, the team cataloged existing HAB research Read more about Free Virtual Harmful Algal Bloom Research Symposium[…]

Join a 1-hour webinar about the importance of accelerating the adoption of Edge of Field (EoF) practices to achieve an integrated, whole-farm approach to working lands conservation. The webinar is hosted by The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS), and Meridian Institute.

Join the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership and organizations from Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, and Wisconsin, on Friday February 12, 2021 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CST for a free, national webinar exploring environmental and carbon market opportunities for Midwest farmers. This event brings four prominent carbon markets to one table, Indigo Ag, Nori, Ecosystem Services Market Read more about Farming for the Future: A Forum Exploring Ecosystem Markets[…]

This is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will Read more about North Central U.S. Monthly Climate and Drought Summary and Outlook[…]

So much about our lives changed in 2020. A novel virus spread rapidly, businesses shuttered and changes in food production, purchasing and delivery tested supply chains like never before. As the year continued, U.S. communities from coast to coast wrestled with the pain of racial inequity.  The climate crisis continued to unfold, setting a new Read more about 2021 Trust In Food Symposium[…]

For more information about this topic contact John McMaine, or David Kringen, or Laura Edwards.

If you are having technical difficulties, please contact Erin Christofferson (605-626-2870) or Aletha Benson (605-773-8120 or 605-773-8122).

Join PPI for a technical webinar sharing key content from Chapters 5 & 6 of their new Drainage Handbook