While it occurred with very little fanfare, last year marked the 10-year anniversary of the North Central Region Water Network. A lot has changed over the last ten years, but a lot remains the same asRead More…
Michigan’s inland lakes support rich underwater plant communities that are vital for fish habitat and healthy ecosystems. However, comprehensive data about these aquatic plants – known as macrophytes – has been limited, creating challenges for lakeRead More…
The bread-and-butter approach many Extension professionals take to outreach, particularly with agricultural producers, is relationship building – and for good reason. Relationships tend to play a strong role in motivating someone’s decisions, such as deciding toRead More…
Story by Jenny Seifert Even though watershed management is an inherently people-oriented endeavor, the work of a watershed project leader can often feel lonely. They may be the lone watershed coordinator in their watershed, and theyRead More…
Since 2015, Missouri has been participating in the Network’s soil health team, the Soil Health Nexus. Teng Lim, an Associate Professor of University of Missouri Extension, was the lead researcher on a project titled, “Manure andRead More…
As we work to address the range of water challenges across the North Central Region, partnerships have become both more expected and more challenging. They are mentioned in funding programs (e.g., the NRCS Regional Conservation PartnershipRead More…
The Current Webinar 47: Beyond Hydrology: Exploring the benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure featured three professionals in water management and green infrastructure (GI) who discussed their work and research on the benefits of GI from water quality,Read More…
Tuesday July 26, 2016 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EDT This webinar will be conducted via a web conference and audio link. Instructions for accessing the web conference will be sent to registrants via email priorRead More…
July 5, 2016 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Midwest Cover Crops Council has responded to increasing interest in cover crops across the region by hiring its first program manager, a Purdue Extension educator.Anna Morrow began herRead More…