11th Annual Conference
Thursday, March 9, 2023
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
In Memory of Dr. Rod Olson
Hosted by the Red Cedar Watershed Conference Committee
Memorial Student Center
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, Wisconsin
Do you farm? Do you live in town? Do you manage residential, commercial or public property? Do you enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, canoeing? Do you think the economic and environmental health of this beautiful region is important?
Event Highlights:
- Farm, city and waterfront success stories — profitable land management for clean water
- Solutions to the serious problem that plagues our lakes and rivers — runoff pollution
- A great networking opportunity for all citizens at an important event
| Early Bird Registration fee through March 9: | $35.00 per person |
| Registration fee day of event: | $45.00 per person |
| Student registration fee: | $20.00 per person |
2023 Schedule
Registration and Check-in Memorial Student Center, UW-Stout
Parking is located at Dunn County Fairgrounds with continual bussing for guests.
7:30 - 8:30 AM
Welcome & Introduction
8:30 - 8:45 AM
Keynote - Jim Boulter
8:45 - 9:45 AM
Break & Exhibitor Time
9:45 - 10:15 AM
Morning Breakout Sessions (3)
10:15 - 11:05 AM
Lunch & Exhibitor Time
11:05 - 12:05 PM
Keynote - Rick Clark
12:05 - 1:05 PM
Break & Exhibitor Time
1:05 - 1:40 PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions (3)
1:40 - 2:30 PM
Break & Exhibitor Time
2:30 - 2:45 PM
Keynote - Chad Pegracke
2:45 - 3:45 PM
Conference Wrap-up & Closing Remarks - Dick Lamers
3:45 - 4:00 PM
| Chair Dick Lamers |
Vice-Chair Randy Eide, Director of Public Works, City of Menomonie - Retired |
| Secretary Rebecca Thacker, Outreach Program Manager, Professional Education Programs, UW-Stout |
Treasurer Michael Engleson, Executive Director, Wisconsin Lakes |
| Alex Smith, Water Resources Mgmt Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) |
Buzz Sorge, Lake Management Planner, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Retired |
| Chase Cummings, County Conservationist, Dunn County |
Dale Hanson, Land Conservation Director, Barron County - Retired |
| Daniel Zerr, Natural Resource Educator UW-Extension |
Megen Hines, Environmental Program Coordinator, City of Menomonie |
| M. Paul Verdon, Science Instructor, School District of the Menomonie Area |
Tina Lee, Professor of Anthropology, University of Wisconsin-Stout |
| Tom Quinn, Executive Director, Wisconsin Farmers Union - Retired |
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| 2023 Supporters | ||
| Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin | Red Cedar Lakes Association | |
| 2023 Community Contributors | ||
| Chetek Lakes Protection Association | Rotary Club of Menomonie | Synergy Cooperative |
