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Minnesota Water Resources ConferenceOctober 15−16, 2019Saint Paul RiverCentre175 West Kellogg BoulevardSaint Paul, Minnesota

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Cosponsored by:Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota Minnesota Section, American Society of Civil Engineers Minnesota Sea Grant College Program, University of Minnesota Natural Resources Research Institute, University of Minnesota

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Welcome

We are pleased to invite you to the 2019 Minnesota Water Resources Conference, October 15–16 at the RiverCentre in Saint Paul. This year’s program will be as wide-ranging as ever, addressing our evolving water resource challenges from multiple perspectives.Thanks to the large number of quality abstract submissions, you’ll find the latest in research and design from over 80 presenters in breakout sessions and posters. Those presentations will be complemented by a record-setting six special sessions highlighting a rich variety of topics including harmful algal blooms, arts and storytelling, floodplain restoration, among others. Following the successful session last year, the Wetlands Professionals Association has again partnered with the conference to organize a daylong workshop on Minnesota wetlands. We are especially excited about this year’s lineup of keynote speakers. At plenary and luncheon sessions you will hear from Congresswoman Betty McCollum (invited), representing Minnesota’s 4th Congressional District; Joan Gabel, the 17th president of the University of Minnesota; Don Wyse and Nick Jordan, directors of the University of Minnesota’s Forever Green Initiative; and Peter Annin, author of The Great Lakes Water Wars.Returning attendees will also find several familiar conference features, brought back due to positive feedback. Professional development opportunities will be available for student and early career professionals. Water Bar will return to serve a selection of local tap waters. We thank our exhibitors for their participation, their financial support, and the energy they bring to the conference. Don’t miss the reception at the end of the first day, when you can network with your fellow attendees while interacting with poster presenters and exhibitors at their displays. Finally, we warmly congratulate Bruce Montgomery and Al Kean, who will be presented with the Dave Ford Water Resources award. We hope you can join us and over 750 water resource professionals at this year’s conference.

Jeffrey Peterson, Water Resources Center, University of Minnesota and William Douglass, Bolton & Menk, Inc. Conference Co-Chairs

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General InformationImmerse yourself in innovative, practical, and applied water resource engineering solutions, management techniques, and current research about Minnesota’s water resources. The Minnesota Water Resources Conference is an opportunity to address:

• lessons learned from the implementation of engineering projects

• best practices discovered in the design and application of water resource management techniques

• implications of water policy decisions• research into current and emerging issues

Registration and FeesEarly registration (before September 17)Two-day − $275 One-day − $200 Student − $65Late registration (starting September 17) Two-day − $325 One-day − $250 Student − $90The registration fee for the Minnesota Water Resources Conference includes access into all plenary, luncheon, and concurrent sessions, special sessions, poster sessions, conference materials, lunch and refreshment breaks each day, and the Tuesday evening reception. Participants may register online, by fax, or by mail for one or both days.

CancellationsRefunds, minus a $50 fee, will be issued to participants who provide a written cancellation notice by Tuesday, October 1. If you cancel after this date, you will not be eligible for a refund. The University reserves the right to cancel the conference, if necessary, in which case a full refund would be made.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs); Professional Development Hours (PDHs) Conference attendees will receive 0.675 CEUs/6.75 PDHs for each day of the Minnesota Water Resources Conference. Participants who wish to receive full credit must attend all scheduled hours of the event.

Location and ParkingThe Water Resources Conference will be held at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul. Parking is available in the RiverCentre parking ramp, which is located on Kellogg Boulevard across the street from RiverCentre. Please see the map for the location of RiverCentre. Convenient bus service to the RiverCentre is available: call Metro Transit at 612-373-3333 for specific route information.

AccommodationsHotel rooms are available at the Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, 175 West 7th Street, Saint Paul. Call the hotel directly at 651-225-1515 or toll free at 888-465-4329 and ask for the University of Minnesota rate. Make your reservation early in order to ensure a room at the hotel.

For Registration Questions612-625-2900 [email protected]

For Program QuestionsSuzanne Butler University of Minnesota 612-625-2391 [email protected]

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Program ScheduleTuesday, October 15, 20198:00–9:30 Welcome

Jeff Peterson, Director, Water Resources Center, University of Minnesota

Opening RemarksPresident Joan Gabel, University of MinnesotaCongresswoman Betty McCollum, Representing Minnesota’s 4th District

Dave Ford Water Resources Award

9:30–10:00 Poster and Vendor Refreshment Break

Concurrent Session I

Track A Track B Track C Track D Track E

10:00–11:30 Flood & Climate ResilienceModerator: Ann Banitt, US Army Corps of EngineersCo-Moderator: Andrea Hendrickson, Minnesota Department of Transportation

Treating Stormwater with Various Filter MediaModerator: Tina Carstens, Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed DistrictCo-Moderator: Ron Leaf, Kimley-Horn and Associates

Agriculture: Nutrient Management Practices and ChallengesModerator: Will Bartsch, Natural Resources Research Institute, University of Minnesota DuluthCo-Moderator: Marcey Westrick, Board of Water and Soil Resources

Sourcewater and Groundwater Modeling and ProtectionModerator: Joel Larson, Water Resource Center, University of MinnesotaCo-Moderator: Stew Thornley, Minnesota Department of Health

New Water Assessment and Treatment ApproachesModerator: Mark Brigham, US Geological SurveyCo-Moderator: Tracy Fallon, Water Resource Center, University of Minnesota

10:00–10:20 How Will Climate Change Affect Minnesota's Water Resources?Bonnie Keeler, Tracy Twine, University of Minnesota; Kate Brauman, Institute on the Environment; Terin Mayer, Ryan Noe, University of Minnesota

Challenges In Monitoring and Assessment of Performance of Iron Enhanced Sand FiltersOmid Mohseni, Barr Engineering Company; Barbara Loida, Minnesota Department of Transportation; Katie Turpin-Nagel, Barr Engineering Company; Nicholas Olson, Beth Neuendorf, MnDOT

Watershed Responses to Climate Change ConditionsEmily Steinweg, Gary Sands, Bruce Wilson, Brent Dalzell, University of Minnesota

Integrating Watershed Management Planning Principals in Source Water ProtectionKaitlyn Taylor, Jennifer Olson, Aileen Molloy, Tetra Tech

10:20–10:40 Using Hydraulic and Hydrologic Techniques to Plan and Design Aquatic Habitat Restoration in a Wetter ClimateKacie Opat, Jon Hendrickson, US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District

What Chemical Conditions Favor Phosphate Retention by Iron in Iron- Enhanced Sand Filters?Beth Fisher, Joshua Feinberg, University of Minnesota

Low-Grade Weirs as a Management Practice for Nutrient Removal in Agricultural Drainage Ditches in the Upper Mississippi River BasinJeffrey Strock, Andry Ranaivoson, Brent Dalzell, University of Minnesota; Gary Feyereisen, US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; Axel Garcia y Garcia, University of Minnesota

Implementing a Program to Address Private Wells for Groundwater Protection: Surprises, Challenges, New Understanding of Risk, and ProgressJessica Wilson, City of Edina

Estimating Total Terrestrial Water Storage in Central MinnesotaJohn Nieber, Chelsea Delaney, Kerry Holmberg, Francisco Lahoud, Xiang Li, University of Minnesota; Jared Trost, US Geological Survey; Bruce Wilson, University of Minnesota

Updates To The Prioritize, Target, And Measure Application (PTMApp) To Help Meet Today’s Water Quality ChallengesKris Guentzel, Houston Engineering, Inc.; Matt Drewitz, Board of Water and Soil Resources; Amir Khimji, Minnesota IT Services; Alison Slaats, Minnesota Geospatial Information Office; Chuck Fritz, Mark Deutschman, International Water Institute

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Program Schedule10:40–11:00 The Big Sioux River Flood

Information System: a One-Stop Web Platform to Access Real-Time Stream Conditions, Flood Forecasts, Visualizations, Inundation Maps and Flood-Related Data.Jason Love, Seth Kenner, Peter Rausch, RESPEC; Tim Cowman, University of South Dakota, South Dakota Geological Survey

Chasing the Silver Bullet: Adventures in Alternative Stormwater Filtration MediaErin Anderson Wenz, Keith Pilgrim, Barr Engineering Company

Bioreactors as a Management Practice for Nutrient Removal from Agricultural Drainage In the Upper Mississippi River BasinAndry Ranaivoson, Jeffrey Strock, Brent Dalzell, University of Minnesota; Gary Feyereisen, US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; Axel Garcia y Garcia, University of Minnesota

Can We Recognize the Effectiveness of Improved Nitrogen BMPs in Southeastern Minnesota?Anthony Runkel, Julia Steenberg, Robert Tipping, Andrew Retzler, Minnesota Geological Survey; John Nieber, University of Minnesota

Developing a Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) Risk Assessment in Washington CountyJennifer Olson, Tetra Tech; Stephanie Souter, Washington County; Kaitlyn Taylor, Tetra Tech

11:00–11:20 A Decision Support Tool to Increase Resilience For the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection ProjectLaurie Kellndorfer, Michael Schmidt, Richard Wagner, CDM Smith

Using Biochar to Treat Bacteria in Urban Stormwater RunoffEd Matthiesen, Diane Spector, Wenck Associates, Inc.; Justine Dauphinais, Jon Janke, Coon Creek Watershed District

Reducing the Impacts of Ag Nutrients on Water Quality Across a Changing LandscapeHeidi Peterson, Sand County Foundation; Mark Williams, US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; Jane Frankenberger, Purdue University; Kevin King, US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; Josh McGrath, University of Kentucky; Lara Moody, The Fertilizer Institute; Marc Ribaudo, US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (Retired); Jeff Strock, University of Minnesota

Basin Drainage Timescale Estimates by Multivariate Regression AnalysisXiang Li, John Nieber, University of Minnesota; Jared Trost, US Geological Survey; Francisco Lahoud, University of Minnesota

Using Acoustic Doppler Velocity Meters to Estimate Suspended Sediment in the Lower Minnesota and Mississippi RiversJoel Groten, Jeffrey Ziegeweid, J. William Lund, Erin Coenen, US Geological Survey

11:20–11:30 Pop-up Poster Presentations Pop-up Poster Presentations Pop-up Poster Presentations Pop-up Poster Presentations Pop-up Poster Presentations

11:30–12:15 Lunch

12:15–1:00 Lunch Session #1: Great Lakes Water Tension in the 21st Century

Peter Annin, author of The Great Lakes Water Wars

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Concurrent Session II

Tuesday Track A Track B Track C Track D Track E

1:15–2:45 Aquatic Invasive Species Trends and RisksModerator: Tracy Fallon, Water Resource Center, University of MinnesotaCo-Moderator: Shawn Schottler, St. Croix Watershed Research Station

Stormwater: Pollutants & PerformanceModerator: Randy Neprash, Minnesota Cities Stormwater Coalition & StantecCo-Moderator: Greg Wilson, Barr Engineering Company

Innovations in Water Resources Monitoring: Past and PresentModerator: Karen Jensen, Metropolitan CouncilCo-Moderator: Dendy Lofton, LimnoTech

Water Reuse and ConservationModerator: William Douglass, Bolton & Menk, Inc.Co-Moderator: Stephanie Johnson, City of Minneapolis

Adapting to Changing HydrologyModerator: Salam Murtada, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Ecological & Water Resources DivisionCo-Moderator: Andrea Hendrickson, Minnesota Department of Transportation

1:15–1:35 How Long Has It Been in the Lake? Sediment Reveals Invasion History of Spiny Water FleaNichole DeWeese, Donn Branstrator, University of Minnesota Duluth; Euan Reavie, Natural Resources Research Institute

Permeable Alleyway Installation + Monitoring in MinneapolisRich Harrison, Metro Blooms

Ten Years of Watershed Pollutant Load MonitoringLee Ganske, Pat Baskfield, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Stormwater Capture and Reuse For Irrigation as a Public UtilityBob Bean, Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Craig Eldred, City of Waconia

Advances in Snowmelt Modeling in the Midwest, Red River of the North Ann Banitt, Kevin Denn, Emily Moe, US Army Corps of Engineers

1:35–1:55 Spiny Water Flea Dispersal: Quantifying Ensnarement Risk by Recreational EquipmentDonn Branstrator, University of Minnesota Duluth; Valerie Brady, Josh Dumke, Holly Wellard Kelly, University of Minnesota Duluth, Natural Resources Research Institute

Rooting Out Pollution Along the Green Line: Five Years of Green Infrastructure Operation, Monitoring, Maintenance, and PerformanceSarah Wein, Anna Eleria, Capitol Region Watershed District

A Low-Cost Internet of Things for Water Resources Science and Management: Streaming Data From Streams, Fields, and Marshes to Water Researchers and ManagersBryan Runck, Peter Marchetto, University of Minnesota

Landmark Clean Water Infrastructure at Allianz FieldWes Saunders-Pearce, City of Saint Paul; Anna Eleria, Forrest Kelly, Capitol Region Watershed District

Managing Water Systems for Resiliency Through Future Conditions ModelingBret Zimmerman, Houston Engineering, Inc.; Nick Tomczik, Rice Creek Watershed District; Chris Otterness, Houston Engineering, Inc.

1:55–2:15 Assessing the Response of Eurasian and Hybrid Watermilfoil to Intensive Herbicidal Management In MinnesotaJasmine Eltawely, University of Minnesota Water Resources Science Graduate Program; Raymond Newman, University of Minnesota; Ryan Thum, Montana State University

A Maintenance Look Back: The Treatment and Reuse of Stormwater as an Amenity in Minneapolis’ Heritage ParkDavid Filipiak, SRF Consulting Group, Inc.; Lisa Goddard, Sean Oberg, Elizabeth Stout, City of Minneapolis

Get Real-Time! Automation and Telemetry to Improve Stormwater Monitoring and BMP PerformanceJoe Sellner, Forrest Kelley, Bob Fossum, Capitol Region Watershed District

Motivations and Barriers to Industrial Water Conservation in the Twin Cities Metropolitan AreaMatt Domski, Laura Babcock, Paul Pagel, Mick Jost, Becky Copper, Minnesota Technical Assistance Program; Brian Davis, Metropolitan Council Water Supply Planning Unit

Alphabet Soup: One City’s Journey to Developing A City-Wide ModelKaty Thompson, RESPEC; Phillip Elkin, City of St. Louis Park

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Program Schedule2:15–2:35 Status and Trends

of Wetlands in Minnesota: Minnesota Wetland Condition Assessment (2011/12 – 2016)Michael Bourdaghs,Minnesota Pollution ControlAgency

Analyzing Watershed Chloride Loading Patterns to Inform Adaptive Management for Road De-IcingMelissa Friese, University of Minnesota

Stream Monitoring for Pollutant Loads and Long-Term Trends: MCES Stream Monitoring Turns 30Casandra Champion, Jennifer Kostrzewski, Metropolitan Council Environmental Services

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Water Conservation ResultsCarmelita Nelson, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; Leo Steidel, ESPWater

Modeling the Impacts of Mining on Hydrology In the St. Louis River BasinTimothy Cowdery, Anna Baker, Megan Haserodt, Daniel Feinstein, US Geological Survey; Nancy Schuldt, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa; Randall Hunt, US Geological Survey

2:35–2:45 Pop-up Poster Presentations Pop-up Poster Presentations Pop-up Poster Presentations Pop-up Poster Presentations Pop-up Poster Presentations


Concurrent Session III

Tuesday Track A Track B Track C Track D Track E

3:15–4:45 Understanding and Reversing the Trends of Chloride in Minnesota’s WatersModerator: Greg Wilson, Barr Engineering CompanyCo-Moderator: Karen Jensen, Metropolitan Council

Green Stormwater InfrastructureModerator: John Bilotta, Water Resource Center, University of MinnesotaCo-Moderator: Ron Leaf, Kimley-Horn and Associates

Water Quality Innovation—Strategies, Collaboration, Markets, & ImplementationModerator: Jeff Berg, Minnesota Department of AgricultureCo-Moderator: Pat Baskfield, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

The Complexity of Water Resource ManagementModerator: Marcey Westrick, Board of Water and Soil ResourcesCo-Moderator: Amit Pradhananga, Department of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota

Rivers, Challenges, and Creative SolutionsModerator: Rick Voigt, Voigt Consultants, LLCCo-Moderator: Ann Banitt, US Army Corps of Engineers

3:15–3:35 Chloride in urban shallow groundwater and lakes is increasing, while lake and stream impairments face persistent problems from water softening and road salt usage. This session will illustrate the scale of the problem, provide trends for various types of water bodies, analyze chloride loadings from each source, discuss implications of stormwater infiltration on chloride in groundwater and suggest appropriate guidance to adjust our approach to water softening, salt use and stormwater management.

The Historic Keller Golf Course: Refining Playability, Creating Natural Areas, and Improving Water Management Bill Bartodziej, Ramsey- Washington Metro Watershed District; Paul Diegnau, Keller Golf Course

Progress Report on Minnesota’s Nutrient Reduction StrategyDavid Wall, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

The Future of Water Resources Management: Merging Diagnostic Monitoring, Adaptive Management, And EconomicsMike Kinney, Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District

Minnesota Guide for Stream Connectivity and Aquatic Organism Passage Through CulvertsNicole Bartelt, Minnesota Department of Transportation; Peter Leete, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; Matt Hernick, Jessica Kozarek, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of Minnesota

3:35–3:55 Calculating Stormwater Volume and Total Suspended Solids Reduction Under Urban Tree Canopy in Wisconsin Using Available ResearchDane Wudel, Steve Gaffield, Emmons & Olivier Resources, Inc.

Collaborative, Interstate Water Quality Monitoring for a Shared Understanding of the Upper Mississippi River BasinLauren Salvato, Upper Mississippi River Basin Association

Applying Systems Thinking to Complex Water Resources Management IssuesPooja Kanwar, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Creative Use of Cross Vanes to Prevent Erosive Head-Cutting on a Steep Roadside ChannelJosh Stier, William Douglass, Bolton & Menk, Inc.


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Program Schedule3:55–4:15 Fire Station #2 in

Eden Prairie: Reuse and Landscaping Demonstration for Improved Stormwater ManagementLeah Gifford, SRF Consulting Group; Leslie Stovring, City of Eden Prairie; Claire Bleser, Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District

Exploring Stormwater as a Potential Environmental Market In MinnesotaJulie Blackburn, RESPEC; Jim Klang, TBL, Inc.

The Tale of Two Projects: Thompson Lake Contaminated Sediment Removal and Stormwater Improvement ProjectJosh Petersen, Dakota County; Joe Barten, Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization

How Investing in a 2D Model Helped Shape Decisions for MnDOT D7 for Trunk Highway 30 ImprovementsTyler Johnson, Stantec; Jared DeMaster, Minnesota Department of Transportation, District 7

4:15–4:35 Best Management Practices for Enhancing Water-Use Efficiency in Minnesota LawnsDaniel Sandor, Florence Sessoms, Brian Horgan, University of Minnesota; Sam Bauer, BauerTurf, LLC; Kris Moncada, University of Minnesota; Brian Davis, Metropolitan Council

Managing TMDL Implementation in Minnesota: Lessons Learned from the Chesapeake BayBenjamin Crary, Tim Schmitt, Hans Holmberg, LimnoTech

Comparing SWAT with ACPF and PTMApp Outcomes in the Plum Creek WatershedSrinivas Rallapalli, University of Minnesota; Matt Drewitz, Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources; Joe Magner, University of Minnesota

Combining Conveyance, Infiltration and 12.5 Acre-Ft of Underground Storage to Solve an Historic Urban Flooding ProblemWilliam Douglass, Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Bryan Gruidl, City of Bloomington

4:35–4:45 Open Discussion Open Discussion Open Discussion Open Discussion Open Discussion

4:45–5:45 Reception, Vendor, and Poster Session

Wednesday, October 16, 20198:00–8:10 Welcome

William Douglass, Bolton & Menk, Inc.

8:10–9:30 Plenary Session #2 : Forever Green Initiative: Establishing Living Cover Across the Agricultural Landscape to Protect Soil and WaterDon Wyse and Nick Jordan, University of Minnesota faculty leads for the Forever Green Initiative


Concurrent Session IV

Wednesday Track A Track B Track C Track D Track E

10:00–11:30 Stormwater Pond Treatment, Maintenance, and EffectivenessModerator: Pat Baskfield, Minnesota Pollution Control AgencyCo-Moderator: Randy Neprash, Minnesota Cities Stormwater Coalition & Stantec

Assessing and Improving the Quality of LakesModerator: Jim Stark, Legislative Water CommissionCo-Moderator: William Douglass, Bolton & Menk, Inc.

Ecohydrology of Minnesota’s StreamsModerator: Mark Brigham, US Geological SurveyCo-Moderator: Salam Murtada, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Ecological & Water Resources Division

Success Stories in Cultivating Effective Partnerships for Public EngagementModerator: Katy Thompson, RESPECCo-Moderator: Karen Jensen, Metropolitan Council

Wetlands WorkshopModerator: Jennifer Kamm, StantecCo-Moderator: Shawn Williams, WSB & Associates, Inc.


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Program Schedule10:00–10:20 What Do We Do About

Stormwater Ponds?Vinicius Taguchi, Andy Erickson, John Gulliver, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of Minnesota

Sediment Core Analysis to Evaluate Lake Mccarrons Alum Treatment Efficacy After 12 Years of TreatmentMark Houle, Bob Fossum, Britta Belden, Capitol Region Watershed District

Quantifying Relations Between Altered Hydrology and Biological Responses for Streams in MinnesotaJeffrey Ziegeweid, US Geological Survey; Gregory Johnson, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; Aliesha Krall, US Geological Survey; Kara Fitzpatrick, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

People as the Final BMP: Inviting Minneapolis Communities to Participate with Stormwater Management through Local Artwork and Online EngagementAllison Bell, HDR Engineering; Paul Chellsen, City of Minneapolis; Kelly Spitzley, HDR Engineering

The Role of Wetland Processes in the Global Carbon Cycle and ClimateDr. William Mitsch, Florida Gulf Coast University

This workshop will build collective wetlands knowledge and increase understanding of how wetlands integrate with water resources management throughout the state. Each session at this workshop will include two presentations: a 60-minute overview of issuesrelated to wetlands at theglobal, regional, and localscale, and a 20-minutepresentation that providesspecific examples of theissues raised immediatelybefore. This workshop wasdeveloped in coordinationwith the Minnesota WetlandsProfessionals Association.

10:20–10:40 Mechanisms Driving Phosphorus Recycling in Constructed Stormwater Ponds: Implications for ManagementAnthony Aufdenkampe, Dendy Lofton, Ben Crary, LimnoTech; Mike Trojan, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; John Gulliver, University of Minnesota

Normandale Lake: A Holistic Approach to Improving the Water Quality and Ecology of A Shallow, Urban LakeErica Sniegowski, Nine Mile Creek Watershed District; Janna Kieffer, Barr Engineering; Steve Gurney, City of Bloomington

Developing a Standardized Framework of Landowner Conservation BehaviorAmit Pradhananga, Mae Davenport, University of Minnesota

10:40–11:00 Pond Treatment With Spent Lime to Control Phosphorus Release from SedimentsGreg Wilson, Barr Engineering Company

In-Lake and Watershed Efforts to Improve Lake George Water QualityLisa Vollbrecht, City of St. Cloud; April Ryan, Short Elliott Hendrickson

Impact of Beaver on the Hydrology of North Shore StreamsEmma Burgeson, Salli Dymond, Karen Gran, Hannah Behar, Rebecca Teasley, University of Minnesota Duluth

Partnering for Water Quality and Savings with Education in Rice Creek Watershed DistrictTim Olson, Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Beth Carreno, Rice Creek Watershed District

11:00–11:20 Are Stormwater Ponds Effective Sinks for Reducing Watershed Scale Phosphorus Loading?Joseph Bischoff, Wenck Associates, Inc.; Eric Macbeth, City of Eagan; Co-author: Sarah Nalven

Spatial and Temporal Patterns of N2 Saturation in the Water Column of Minnesota Lakes and Potential PredictorsBrianna Loeks-Johnson, James Cotner, University of Minnesota

Direct and Indirect Effects of Forest Harvesting on Sediment Loading in MinnesotaZac McEachran, Diana Karwan, University of Minnesota; Rob Slesak, Minnesota Forest Resources Council, University of Minnesota

Wilderness Inquiry’s Canoemobile Program Connects Students to Local WaterwaysJane Fields, Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement, University of Minnesota; Julie Edmiston, Wilderness Inquiry

Permitting Through PartnershipThomas Dietrich, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District


11:30–12:15 Lunch

12:15–1:00 Luncheon Session #2 : Telling Stories About WaterKirsti Marohn, Minnesota Public Radio News, Collegeville

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 (continued)

Improved Methods For Targeting Fluvial Management And Upstream Runoff ReductionDrew Kessler, Jun Yang, Erik Jones, Devon Libby, Houston Engineering Inc.

Program ScheduleConcurrent Session V


1:15–2:45 Stormwater Practices; Targeting, Siting and EvaluatingModerator: Tina Carstens, Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed DistrictCo-Moderator: John Bilotta, Water Resource Center, University of Minnesota

Understanding and Predicting Bluegreen Algal Blooms in Minnesota LakesModerator: Dendy Lofton, LimnoTechCo-Moderators: Mark Brigham, US Geological Survey; Shahram Missaghi, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory EcoLab & City of Minneapolis; Jackie Taylor, St. Anthony Falls Lab

Promoting Successful River, Stream, and Floodplain RestorationsModerator: Katy Thompson, RESPECCo-Moderator: Will Bartsch, Natural Resources Research Institute, University of Minnesota Duluth

Win-Win Opportunities For Agriculture and Water QualityModerator: Lorin K. Hatch, Widseth Smith NoltingCo-Moderator: Jim Stark, Minnesota Legislative Water Commission

What is the Future of Our Wetlands? A Review of Past and Current Biological Surveys in the Prairie Pothole RegionModerator: Matt Danzl, Coon Creek Watershed DistrictCo-Moderator: Beth Brown, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Office of Environmental Stewardship

1:15–1:35 The Challenge of Maintaining Stormwater Treatment Practices: a Synthesis of Recent Research and Practitioner ExperienceAndy Erickson, Vini Taguchi, John Gulliver, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of Minnesota

Do you want to know what Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) are? Or how they will impact your water resources, economies, and your health? Or maybe even bring a water sample to test for HABs? Then come to the 2019 HAB special session to hear and learn from the experts in the field about the research, projects, and outreach across the state, region, and country, including the most recent tools in identifying, detecting, and managing HABs.

The Minnesota Legacy Fund Restoration Evaluation Program promotes successful practices to improve restorations by evaluating projects relative to the law, current science, and stated project goals. Part 1 of this session will cover recommendations that have emerged from evaluations of 40 river, stream, and floodplain restoration projects across the state as well as current research and professional experience from the Legacy Fund Restoration Evaluation Panel technical experts.

Evaluating MAWQCP Conservation Practice Impacts on Water Quality in the Cottonwood River BasinBrent Dalzell, University of Minnesota; Dept. of Soil, Water, and Climate; Jeff Strock, University of Minnesota

Long-Term Monitoring of Wetland Quality and Loss of Biodiversity Largely Due to Invasive SpeciesDr. Shawn DeKeyser, North Dakota State University

1:35–1:55 Analysis of Stormwater Runoff from Impervious SurfacesBrittany Faust, University of Minnesota and Mississippi Watershed Management Organization; Bruce Wilson, University of Minnesota; Stephanie Johnson, City of Minneapolis; Udai Singh, Mississippi Watershed Management Organization

BMP Databases for Delaware and Chesapeake Bays: Leveraging Voluntary Tracking, Modeling, Sharing, and Reporting SystemsAnthony Aufdenkampe, LimnoTech; David Arscott, Stroud Water Research Center; Barry Evans, Scott Haag, Drexel University; John Dawes, Chesapeake Commons; Ben Crary, Steve Skripnik, Hans Holmberg, LimnoTech

1:55–2:15 Development of a Rapid Screening Tool for Siting Infiltration Stormwater Control MeasuresNicholas Tecca, John Gulliver, John Nieber, University of Minnesota

Disrupting The Monoculture: A Bio-Economic Spatial ModelLucia Levers, Brent Dalzell, Jeffrey Peterson, University of Minnesota

2:15–2:35 Smart Targeting Stormwater TreatmentAlex Schmidt, Nancy Stowe, Houston Engineering

Lessons Learned Implementing Water Quality TradingAndrew Skog, MSA Professional Services

One Wetland Is Not Enough: An Interdisciplinary Evaluation of Potholes in the PrairieJennifer Gruetzman, Sara Vacek, US Fish and Wildlife Service


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Program Schedule2:35–2:45 Open Discussion Open Discussion Open Discussion Open Discussion Open Discussion


Concurrent Session VI


3:15–4:45 Sand Creek Outcomes: the Result of Hard Work, Good, Timing, or Just Plain Dumb Luck?Moderator: Paul Nelson, Scott CountyCo-Moderator: Shawn Schottler, St. Croix Watershed Research Station

Understanding and Predicting Bluegreen Algal Blooms in Minnesota LakesModerator: Dendy Lofton, LimnoTechCo-Moderators: Mark Brigham, US Geological Survey; Shahram Missaghi, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory EcoLab & City of Minneapolis; Jackie Taylor, St. Anthony Falls Lab

Promoting Successful River, Stream, and Floodplain RestorationsModerator: Katy Thompson, RESPECCo-Moderator: Will Bartsch, Natural Resources Research Institute, University of Minnesota Duluth

Leveraging the Arts and Storytelling to Advance Awareness of Water Resources IssuesModerator: Karen Jensen, Metropolitan CouncilCo-Moderator: Tracy Fallon, Water Resource Center, University of Minnesota

Wetlands WorkshopModerator: Derek Huebsch, StantecCo-Moderator: Ashley Payne, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; John Anderson, St. Mary's University of Minnesota, GeoSpatial Services

3:15–4:15 In 2010 the Scott Watershed Management Organization finished studies addressing surface water quality issues in the Sand Creek Watershed. Millions of dollars have been spent since, and we are seeing some interesting outcomes. This session will have professionals that worked on the studies or implementation discuss the outcomes and whether they are the result of hard work, good timing or dumb luck, but will rely on you the audience to determine which applies best.

Melissa Bokman, Ryan Holzer, Scott County; Troy Kuphal, Scott Soil and Water Conservation District; Brad Wozney, Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources ; Cindy Penny, MPCA; Keegan Lund, Department of Natural Resources; Mike Schultz, Le Sueur Soil and Water Conservation District; Mae Davenport, Amit Pradhananga, University of Minnesota; Marty Melchior, Inter-Fluve

Do you want to know what Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) are? Or how they will impact your water resources, economies, and your health? Or maybe even bring a water sample to test for HABs? Then come to the 2019 HAB Special session to hear and learn from the experts in the field about the research, projects, and outreach across the State, region, and country, including the most recent tools in identifying, detecting, and managing HABs.

Part 2 of the “Promoting Successful River, Stream, and Floodplain Restorations” session will include a panel discussion and evaluation case studies presented by project partners that highlight successful projects, as well as challenges and opportunities for the future of river, stream, and floodplain restorations.

Stretch your professional skills in this experiential and PowerPoint-free special session. Led by the artists and storytellers of Water Bar & Public Studio, this session will explore how the use of arts and cultural storytelling strategies in water resources outreach can help to create lasting awareness and positive action. Attendees will gain greater understanding and skills in facilitating art/storytelling by listening and engaging with the MN arts community.

Invasion of CattailsPam Geddes, Northeastern Illinois University

4:15–4:35 Restored Vegetation Outcomes in Wetland Mitigation Banks Across MinnesotaAustin Yantes, University of Minnesota



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John Baker, US Department of Agriculture, and Department of Soil, Water, and Climate, University of Minnesota

Ann Banitt, US Army Corps of Engineers

Will Bartsch, Natural Resources Research Institute, University of Minnesota Duluth

Pat Baskfield, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Jeff Berg, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

John Bilotta, University of Minnesota Extension and Minnesota Sea Grant/Water Resources Center

Suzanne Butler, College of Continuing and Professional Studies, University of Minnesota

Mark Brigham, US Geological Survey

Tina Carstens, Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District

*William Douglass, Bolton & Menk, Inc.

Tracy Fallon, Water Resources Center,University of Minnesota

Kristi Fischer, College of Continuing andProfessional Studies, University of Minnesota

Katherine Hagberg, College of Continuing andProfessional Studies, University of Minnesota

Lorin K. Hatch, Widseth Smith Nolting

Andrea Hendrickson, Minnesota Departmentof Transportation

Kimberly Hill, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory,University of Minnesota

Karen Jensen, Metropolitan Council

Stephanie Johnson, City of Minneapolis

Cheryel Keyser, Water Resources Center,University of Minnesota

Joel Larson, Water Resources Center, University of Minnesota

Ron Leaf, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Dendy Lofton, Limnotech

Salam Murtada, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Waters

Randy Neprash, Minnesota Cities Stormwater Coalition & Stantec

*Jeffrey Peterson, Water Resources Center,University of Minnesota

Amit Pradhananga, Department of ForestResources, University of Minnesota

Shawn Schottler, St. Croix WatershedResearch Station

Wayne Sicora, Environmental ResourceManagement

James Stark, Minnesota LegislativeWater Commission

Katy Thompson, ASCE Representativeand RESPEC

Stew Thornley, Minnesota Department of Health

Rick Voigt, Voigt Consultants, LLC

Marcey Westrick, Board of Water andSoil Resources

Greg Wilson, Barr Engineering Company

*Committee Co-Chairs

2019 Water Resources Planning Committee

Poster DisplayThe poster session with poster presenters will be held on Tuesday evening, during the reception. The full list of poster presentations will be available in the final program.

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Dave Ford AwardOriginally known as the Kuehnast Award, the Dave Ford Water Resources Award was created in 2003, renamed for esteemed DNR hydrologist Dave Ford, who died prematurely from cancer in January 2003. Dave Ford was highly regarded by his water resources colleagues, who sought to honor him with an award to be presented to others in the field who also have made an indelible impact on Minnesota’s environmental landscape. Dave had an excellent theoretical understanding of various computer simulation models, along with the practical knowledge to effectively use those models to address a variety of water resource management issues. But, more importantly, he was a teacher, a mentor, a collaborator and a friend.

Recipients of the Earl Kuehnast Award

Year Recipient

1986 Earl Kuehnast

1987 Ed Bowers

1991 Peter Fischer

1992 Howard Midje

1999 Ron Nargang

Recipients of the renamed Dave Ford Water Resources Award

Year Recipient

2003 Heinz G. Stefan

2005 Marcel Jouseau

2006 Ron Harnack

2007 Patrick Brezonik

2008 Steve Heiskary

2009 James L. Anderson

2010 Nels Nelson

2011 Timothy Scherkenbach

2012 Barbara Liukkonen

2013 John Gulliver

2014 Roland Sigurdson

2015 Bruce Wilson (RESPEC)

2016 Cliff Aichinger

2017 Dan R. Engstrom, Kent Johnson

2018 Suzanne Jiwani

2019 Al Kean, Bruce Montgomery

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Al Kean has been the consummate professional in his over 40-year career. He started as a hydraulic engineer at the US Army Corps of Engineers and then served as Chief Engineer at the Board of Water and Soil and Resources from 1992 until his retirement in 2019. In addition to overseeing numerous water resource protection projects across the state, he led the Minnesota Drainage Work Group and made major contributions to the Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee for the Red River Flood Damage Reduction Work Group. Al has guided many young engineers and hydrologists, always ready to listen and offer thoughtful guidance when asked. Many professionals and policy makers relied on him to gain an understanding of water resource problems in order to make effective management decisions. Al’s tireless dedication to his craft and unmatched work ethic were an inspiration to all and leave a lasting legacy to the understanding, appreciation, and protection of MN’s water resources.

Bruce Montgomery has made singular contributions to address agricultural impacts on water resources. Starting as the sole employee of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Fertilizer Management Section in 1990, Bruce had built the program to national prominence by the time he retired in 2018. Known for his ability to share his knowledge in a clear and engaging manner, he is a strong advocate of a science-based approach to problem solving. He played a key role in developing several programs including the Nitrogen Fertilizer Management Plan and the Manure Testing Laboratory Certification Program. Bruce has helped shape the careers of countless professionals within and beyond Minnesota. In a technical field that tends to be male-dominated, Bruce managed a team of nearly 40% women. Many of his team members continue to rise in positions of leadership, continuing his legacy of science-based decision making and professionalism. Those who have worked for and with Bruce are grateful for his vision, skills, commitment, support, and mentorship.

Dave Ford Award Recipients

Al Kean Bruce Montgomery

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