The Current is a speed networking webinar series for professionals engaged in water-related extension, research, and conservation activities. The North Central Region Water Network and Extension Directors from all 12 North Central states are sponsoring this series to highlight the best water-related research and Extension programming in the region. Webinars will run for 60 minutes, with three 10-minute project snapshots and 30 minutes of QA/peer-to-peer interaction.
Most Recent Webinar:
Communicating Edge-of-Field Practices to Landowners
Wednesday, March 8, 2022 at 2pm CT – View the Recording
As conservation and water professionals, we think a lot about how to effectively communicate conservation agriculture to producers and landowners. But how do we go about communicating edge-of-field practices where the benefit is largely downstream?
This edition of The Current Webinar Series explored the latest research on landowner perceptions on constructed wetlands, riparian forest buffers, and more. We also heard from folks working on the ground – what have they found works and what definitely doesn’t? Join us!
- Thad Rhodes, District Forester, Kansas Forest Service
- Cole Soldo, Conservation Outreach Coordinator, Conservation Biology Institute
- John Swanson, Water Resources Supervisor, Polk County Public Works
Looking for information on our other webinars? The Network’s Harmful Algal Bloom, Soil Health and Climate team all have a webinar series. Be sure to check them out!
View all past webinars in our media archive