Red Cedar Watershed Conference

Land, Water, and People Coming Together!
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Red Cedar Watershed Conference

13th Annual Conference
Thursday, March 13, 2025
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Hosted by the Red Cedar Watershed Conference Committee

Memorial Student Center
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, Wisconsin

2025 Conference Theme is “Your Voice, Your Watershed“ 

Jeremy Solin and John Strauser will guide us through an exploration of the role each and all of us play in working toward clean water in our communities. This interactive event will focus on the ways that our actions affect the land we live on, the water we play in, and the people we share community with. If you live, work, or play near water, join us to learn how you can contribute to making the world you live in a better place!

Join us at our 13th Annual Conference!

Don't miss this exciting, interactive event!

Sessions & Presenters

Learn more about our keynote speakers and breakout sessions.

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Sponsor or host a booth as an exhibitor.
Conference Fees
Early Bird Registration fee through March 6:$35.00 per person
Registration fee March 7-13:$45.00 per person
Student registration fee:$20.00 per person
At-a-Glance Schedule

2024 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 a.m.

Welcome & Introduction 
8:30-8:45 a.m.
 
Keynote - Jeremy Solin
8:45-10:00 a.m.
 
Break & Exhibitor Time
10:00-10:15 a.m.

Morning Breakout Sessions (4)
10:15-11:05 a.m.

Lunch & Exhibitor Time
11:05-12:05 p.m.

Keynote - Watershed Updates
12:05-1:05 p.m.

Afternoon Preview - John Strausser  
1:05-1:25 p.m.

Break & Exhibitor Time
1:25-1:40 p.m.

Breakout Visioning Sessions
1:40-2:30 p.m.
 
Break & Exhibitor Time
2:30-2:45 p.m.

Visioning Report & Action Steps 
2:45-3:45 p.m.

Conference Wrap-up & Closing Remarks - Dan Zerr
3:45-4:00 p.m.

Planning Committee
Chair
Daniel Zerr, Natural Resource Educator
UW-Extension
Vice-Chair
Dave Schofield, Director of Public Works,
City of Menomonie
Secretary
Hannah Schillinger  Program Coordinator,
Continuing Education & Conferences, UW-Stout
Treasurer
Michael Engleson, Executive Director,
Wisconsin Lakes
Alex Smith, Water Resources Mgmt Specialist,
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Cate Lucas, Naturalist Educator,
River Doc Nature Conservancy for the Rice Lake Area School District
Chase Cummings, County Conservationist,
Dunn County
Dale Hanson, Land Conservation Director,
Barron County - Retired
Dick LamersMegen Hines, Environmental Program Coordinator,
City of Menomonie
Tara Greiman, Director of Conservation and Stewardship, Wisconsin Farmers UnionTina Lee, Professor of Anthropology,
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Scott Revoir, Associate Director, Continuing Education & Conferences, UW-Stout 
2024 Platinum Sponsors  
2024 Gold Sponsors  
City of Menomonie LogoDunn County Seal 
2024 Silver Sponsors  
3MCommunity Foundation of Dunn CountyJennie-O

UW-Stout Logo

UW-Stout Center for Limnological Research & Rehabilitation

WESTconsin Credit Union

 

Wisconsin Farmers Union

 

2024 Bronze Sponsors  
Cedar CorpXcel Energy 
2024 Supporters  
Andersen CorporationDesair Lake Restoration, Inc.Dunn County Fish and Game
Red Cedar Lakes AssociationWaznik Moseler Group LLCWisconsin Green Fire
2024 Community Contributors  
Chetek Lakes Protection AssociationEiden and Hatfield, LLCMSA
Rotary Club of Menomonie