Do you coordinate or support efforts to improve water quality in an agricultural watershed in the Midwest?

Please join us for Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds, February 27-28 in Oglesby, Illinois.

GROWING THE 'FARMER-LED' MODEL

This year's theme emphasizes our commitment to recognizing farmers as vital partners and leaders in their watersheds. Presentations and discussions will focus on farmer leadership, with case studies on outreach, demonstrations, and incentives developed at the local watershed scale.

Click here to view the agenda

The event will take place at the Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center from 9am-5pm Thursday, February 27th, and 8am-1pm Friday, February 28th. Please note that registration is limited to 100 participants. Meals will be provided, including a group dinner Thursday evening. Attendees are also invited to join a free social gathering Wednesday evening (February 26th) before the event.

REGISTRATION DISCOUNT:

Get a $25 discount on your registration by joining The Confluence for Watershed Leaders, an online digital platform for watershed leaders to connect with peers, seek and share advice and opportunities, and be part of something bigger. To join The Confluence, click here, create a profile, and find the promo code in the Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds listing in the Events tab.

BOOK YOUR ROOM AT THE STARVED ROCK LODGE:

Call the Reservations line at 1 (815) 667-4211 Ext. 0 and reference Sand County Foundation block ID#22417 to book your room at the discount rate.

BECOME A SPONSOR:

Receive recognition for your business and complimentary registration. Click here for sponsorship information!

QUESTIONS?

For inquiries about registration or lodging, contact Liina Keerd at Lkeerd@sandcountyfoundation.org or 608-215-3804. Please leave a detailed voicemail with the best number to reach you.

For inquiries about the agenda or sponsorships, contact Haleigh Summers, Ph.D., at hsummers@sandcountyfoundation.org or 217-722-3693.