This calendar highlights activities, meetings, workshops, job postings and other topics related to the
Minnesota River and beyond. To post an event, please contact Scott Kudelka at scott.kudelka@mnsu.edu
or 507-389-2304. Learn more about past events.

2008
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
 
   

January
   
1
Mankato Paddling & Outing Club's New Year's Event  
  11:00 a.m. at Seven Mile Creek Park, St. Peter
For more information www.hickorytech.net/~mrbscr/		  
     
7
 Farmer Chef Direct Marketing Workshops  
  10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska
For more information http://gotlocaltwincities.eventbrite.com 		 
     
9 - 13
St. Paul Sportsmen's Boat, Camping & Vacation Show  
  10:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. at RiverCentre. St. Paul
For more information cenaiko.com 		 
     
10
 Hearing on the proposed Big Stone II Coal Plant  
  6:00 p.m. at 200 Monroe Avenue, Ortonville
For more information http://northstar.sierraclub.org/campaigns/air/coal/		  
     
10
 MN BMP CHALLENGE & Water Quality Credit Trading (WQT) Workshop  
  10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Redwood Valley Lodge, Redwood
For more information www.bmpchallenge.org 		 
     
14 & 15
SWAT (Soil & Water Assessment Tool) Training - for beginners  
  8:30 to 11:30 at MPCA Building (520 Lafayette Road), St Paul
For more information www.brc.tamus.edu/swat/edu_begschedule.html		  
     
15
 Job Opening: Conservation Technician  
  with Lyon Soil & Water Conservation District
For more information flyer 		 
     
16 & 17
SWAT (Soil & Water Assessment Tool) Training - for advanced  
  8:30 to 11:30 at MPCA Building (520 Lafayette Road), St Paul
For more information www.brc.tamus.edu/swat/edu_advschedule.html 		 
     
17
 "The Geology of the Minnesota River" presentation  
  7:00 p.m. at Chippewa County Courthouse Assembly Room, Montevideo
For more information www.curemnriver.org/events.htm		  
     
17
 "Climate Change in Minnesota" presentation  
  7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Center
For more information www.fws.gov/midwest/minnesotavalley/calendar.html		  
     
18
 Job Opening: Land & Water Services Education Coordinator  
  with Carver County
For more information flyer 		 
     
18 & 19
Minnesota Organic Conference  
  St. Cloud, MN
For more information 651-201-6616 		 
     
18 - 20
National Pheasant Fest and Convention  
  1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at RiverCentre, St. Paul, MN
For more information www.pheasantsforever.org		  
     
19
 Winter Wonders - Family Indoor & Outdoor Event  
  2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Ney Nature Center
For more information http://neycenter.org/calendar/ 		 
     
23
 Hawk Creek Watershed Information & Appreciation Meeting  
  8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Kandi Entertainment Center, Willmar
For more information 320-523-3666 		 
     
28
 Minnesota River Board Meeting  
  9:00 a.m. at Chippewa County Courthouse Conference Room, Mondevideo
For more information flyer 		 
     
30
 1st Annual MN Wetland Conference  
  Continuing Education and Conference Center, St. Paul
For more information www.mnwetlands.umn.edu/cert/Training/training.htm		  
     
31
 Linking Our Community to the Global Environment  
  7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Tornstrom Auditorium, Brainerd
For more information flyer 		 
     
31
 Job Opening: Urban Conservation Technician  
  with Carver Soil and Water Conservation District
For more information flyer 		 
     
31
 Minnesota Nutrient Management 590 Training  
  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Jackpot Junction Casino, Morton
For more information http://wrc.umn.edu/outreach/tsp/nmptraining/index.html 		 
     

February
    
1
 Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota Youth Day  
  5:oo p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter
For more information www.sfa-mn.org 		 
     
2
 Sustainable Farming Association's Annual Conference  
  8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter
For more information www.sfa-mn.org 		 
     
4
 Job Opening: Director of Clean Water Programs  
  with Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation & other agriculture groups
For more information flyer 		 
     
5
 7th Annual Road Salt Symposium  
  8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Crowne Plaza, Brooklyn Center
For more information www.freshwater.org 		 
     
5
 Mentoring Leaders in Environmental Education  
  10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Snell Motors - Community Room, Mankato
For more information ee-events@pca.state.mn.us 		 
     
6
 Mentoring Leaders in Environmental Education  
  10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Snell Motors - Community Room, Mankato
For more information ee-events@pca.state.mn.us		  
     
6
 Winter Crops and Soils day  
  8:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at University of MN Southwest Research & Outreach Center, Lamberton - For more information http://swroc.cfans.umn.edu/upcoming/2008/wcd2008.pdf  
     
9
 Sibley County Pheasants Forever Banquet  
  4:00 p.m. at Arlington Community Center
For more information www.sibleycountypf.com		  
     
9
 CURE (Clean Up the River Environment) Annual Meeting  
  Hollywood Theater, Main Street, Montevideo
For more information www.curemnriver.org 		 
     
10
 Winter Words - Animal Vegetable Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver  
  2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Ney Nature Center, Henderson
For more information http://neycenter.org/calendar 		 
     
11
 3rd Crop Producer Meeting  
  10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Fairmont
For more information 507-238-5449 or jeff@ruraladvantage.org 		 
     
12
 Open House: Present River and Lake Pollution!!  
  7:00 p.m. at the Arlington Community Center, Arlington
For more information 507-276-2280 or 952-881-9065		  
     
14
 Unique Granite Outcrops of the Minnesota River  
  6:30 p.m. at New Ulm Public Library, New Ulm
For more information 507-389-2304 or 507-354-8367 		 
     
17
 Digital Nature Winter Moonlight Hike  
  6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
For more information www.fws.gov/midwest/minnesotavalley/calendar.html		  
     
19
 Land Stewardship Project's Annual Capitol Family Farm Breakfast  
  at the State Capitol Building, St. Paul
For more information www.supercalendar.com 		 
     
19
 Minnesota River Watershed Alliance Quarterly Meeting  
  6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at New Century Charter School, Hutchinson
For more information www.watershedalliance.blogspot.com 		 
     
19
 Program: "Kayaking and Doing Good in Guatemala"  
  7:00 p.m. at Belgrade United Methodist Church in North Mankato
For more information www.hickorytech.net/~mrbscr/

  
     
19
 Sand Creek Watershed Public Information Meeting  
  7:00 p.m. at New Prague Library, New Prague
For more information flyer 		 
     
22
 Nutrient/Pest Management & Crop Production Meeting  
  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Alltel Center 1 Civic Center Plaza, downtown Mankato  
     
25
 3rd Crop Producer Meeting  
  10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Fairmont
For more information 507-238-5449 or jeff@ruraladvantage.org		  
     
25
 Public Drainage and County Ditches Class  
  6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial
For more information www.isd2071.k12.mn.us 		 
     
26
 Open House: Present River and Lake Pollution!!  
  7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Valley Green Room, Le Sueur Mall basement
For more information 507-276-2280 or 952-881-9065 		 
     
26 - 28
MN Air, Water, and Waste Environmental Conference  
  8:00 a.m. at Sheraton Hotel, Bloomington
For more information www.pca.state.mn.us/news/training/mawweconference		  
     
29 - 2
Farm Show  
  at the New Ulm Civic Center (12th North & Franklin Streets)
For more information www.mnrivervalley.com 		 
     

March
   
1
 Waterfowl ID Presentation  
  2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
For more information www.fws.gov/midwest/minnesotavalley/calendar.html		  
     
4
 Open House: Prevent River and Lake Pollution  
  7:00 p.m. at Best Western Chaska Inn & Suites, Chaska
For more information 507-276-2280 or 952-881-9065		  
     
5
 Hazardous Algal Bloom Workshop  
  10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Best Western Hotel, Mankato
For more information www.seagrant.umn.edu/news 		 
     
5
 Big Stone II Energy Forum  
  7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Fergus Falls Community College
For more information flyer 		 
     
6
 Chippewa River Watershed Project Annual Meeting  
  5:00 p.m. at Starbuck Community Center
For more information flyer		  
     
6
 Hazardous Algal Bloom Workshop  
  10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at MPCA offices, St. Paul
For more information www.seagrant.umn.edu/news
To be webcast at www.pca.mn.us 		 
     
6
 Rare Plants in Temporary Rainwater Pools on Bedrock Outcrops  
  7:00 p.m. at the Minnesota Native Plant Society meeting, Dakota Lodge, West St.Paul
For more information www.mnnps.org/monthly_programs.htm 		 
     
7
 Intern Position: Watershed Project Intern  
  with Chippewa River Watershed Project, Montevideo
For more information flyer 		 
     
7
 Job Opening: Watershed District Administrator  
  with Yellow Medicine River Watershed District
For more information flyer 		 
     
8 & 9
5th Annaul MN Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology Conference  
  9:30 a.m. at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, Lanesboro
For more information flyer 		 
     
10
 3rd Crop Producer Meeting  
  10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Fairmont
For more information 507-238-5449 or jeff@ruraladvantage.org		  
     
11
 Open House: Prevent River and Lake Pollution!!  
  8:00 a.m. at Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, Bloomington
For more information 507-276-2280 or 952-881-9065 		 
     
13
 CURE Bridge Builder's Gathering  
  7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Old Milan School, Milan
For more information www.curemnriver.org 		 
     
13
 Big Stone County Water Plan Public Hearing  
  7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building, Clinton
For more information flyer 		 
     
15
 Job Opening: Agricultural/Civil Engineer  
  with Scott Soil and Water Conservation District
For more information flyer 		 
     
16
 Spring Wonders  
  2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Ney Nature Center, Henderson
For more information http://neycenter.org/calendar/index.		  
     
17
 Minnesota River Board Meeting  
  9:00 a.m. at Sibley County Courthouse Annex Basement, Gaylord
For more information flyer 		 
     
17
 Alternative Tile Intakes Workshop  
  9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Law Enforcement Center, Benson
For more information flyer 		 
     
18
 Bus Trip to the Capitol - Distributed Community Power Protect Our Water & Township Rights  
  6:00 a.m. - sharp - bus leaves Java River, Montevideo
For more information 1-877-269-2873 		 
     
19
 1oth Anniversary of the Chippewa River Watershed Project  
     
21
 Natural Resource Specialist  
  with Washington Conservation District, Stillwater, MN
For more information flyer 		 
     
24
 3rd Crop Producer Meeting  
  10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Fairmont
For more information 507-238-5449 or jeff@ruraladvantage.org		  
     
27
 "Minnesota Energy: The Future is Renewable" presentation  
  5:30 p.m. Social; 6:00 p.m. Presentation at Nelson Gables, Alexandria,
For more information and to reserve a seat contact Nan Haggerty at 320-239-2544 		 
     
27 - 28
Shallow Lakes Forum V  
  Fergus Falls, MN
For more information flyer 		 
     
28
 Job Opening: Environmentalist II  
  with Carver County
For more information flyer 		 
     
28
 Job Opening: County Feedlot Officer  
  with Meeker Soil and Water Conservation District
For more information www.co.meeker.mn.us/index		  
     
29
 Burnsville Community Clean-Up for Water Quality  
  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Cliff Fen Park and Black Dog Road, Burnsville
For more information www.friendsofmnvalley.org		  
     
29
 Far North Symposium  
  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Metropolitan State University, St Paul
For more information flyer 		 
     
30
 Volunteer Banquet - Martin SWCD  
  4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall, Fairmont
For more information http://martinswcd.net 		 
     
31
 Lac qui Parle County Water Management Public Hearing  
  10:30 a.m. at Madison City Hall Auditorium, Madision
For more information flyer 		 
     

April
   
1 & 2
Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan Training  
  9:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, St. Cloud
For more information http://wrc.umn.edu/outreach/tsp/cnmptraining/index.html 		 
     
2
 Environmental Eduction & Global Warming Presentation  
  1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at MCPA Office, St. Paul
For more information flyer		  
     
5
 Unlocking the Secrets of the Minnesota River  
  10:15 a.m. at Linneaus Arboretum, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter
For more information flyer 		 
     
5
 CCMR Annual Minnesota River Banquet  
  5:00 p.m. at the New Ulm Community Center
For more information flyer 		 
     
8
 Conservation Drainage Symposium  
  7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Chippewa County Courthouse Assembly Room
For more information www.curemnriver.org		  
     
9
 Conservation Drainage Symposium  
  7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Holiday Inn, New Ulm
For more information 507-276-2280 		 
     
9
 Save the Kasota Prairie INC. Meeting  
  7:00 p.m. at St. Peter Community Center
For more information www.skp.org/index.html		  
     
10
 Conservation Drainage Symposium  
  7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Bloomington Civic Plaza / City Council Chamber
For more information 507-276-2280 		 
     
11
 Spring Fling Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction  
  at the Ney Nature Center, Henderson
For more information 507-248-3474 		 
     
12
 McLeod County Pheasants Forever Banquet  
  4:30 p.m. at McLeod County Fair Grounds Commercial Building, Hutchinson
For more information 		 
     
13
 Water Preservation in Natural Settings  
  2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center, Mankato
For more information flyer 		 
     
14
 Water-Smart Landscaping Class  
  6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial
For more information www.isd2071.k12.mn.us 		 
     
15
 Jordan Community Clean-Up for Water Quality  
  in the afternoon (time and location to be determined)
For more information www.friendsofmnvalley.org		  
     
15
 Minnesota River Watershed Alliance Quarterly Meeting  
  6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at New Century Charter School, Hutchinson
For more information www.watershedalliance.blogspot.com 		 
     
15
 "The Native Tallgrass Prairie" presentation  
  7 p.m. at the Belgrade Avenue Methodist Church, North Mankato
For more information Mankato Paddling & Outings Club		  
     
16
 Lake Pepin TMDL Policy Forum  
  8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. James Hotel, Red Wing
For more information flyer 		 
     
17
 Raingardens for Water Quality  
  7:00 p.m. at Ney Nature Center, Henderson
For more information flyer 		 
     
19
 2008 Earth Day Celebration  
  at the Prairie Woods Enviornmental Learning Center, Spicer
For more information www.prairiewoodselc.org 		 
     
19
 Bloomington Community Clean-Up for Water Quality  
  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (locations to be determined)
For more information www.friendsofmnvalley.org		  
     
19 & 20
Green Living Expo  
  10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the RiverHills Mall, Mankato
For more information www.riverhillsmall.com		  
     
22
 EARTH DAY!  
     
22
 Earth Day Celebration  
  5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ney Nature Center
For more information 507-248-3474 		 
     
22 & 23
Water we do? Kids learn about water quality classes  
  3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial
For more information www.isd2071.k12.mn.us 		 
     
26 & 27
Lac qui Parle Outdoor Expo  
  10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Lac qui Parle County Fairgrounds, Madison
For more information www.exploreminnesota.com		  
     
26 & 27
Salt Lake Birdwatching Weekend  
  Lac qui Parle County
For more information www.exploreminnesota.com		  
     
29 - May 4
Water is Life - National Soil Stewardship Week  
  For more information www.nacdnet.org  
     
30
 MAYDAY Peace Conference - Troubled Water  
  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Gustavus Adolphus College
For more information http://gustavus.edu/events/mayday/		  
     

May
    
2 - 5
2008 National River Rally  
  at Sawmill Creek Resort; Huron, Ohio
For more information www.rivernetwork.org/rally 		 
     
3 - 4
Living Green Expo  
  Minnesota State Fairgrounds
For more information www.livinggreen.org/index.cfm		  
     
6
 Build Your Own Rain Barrell  
  7:00 p.m. at the Public Works Building, Alexandria
For more information www.mn.nrcs.usda.gov/partnerships/douglas 		 
     
9 & 10
Annual River Clean-Up on the Le Sueur and Blue Earth rivers  
  sponsored by the Mankato Paddling & Outing Club
For more information contact 507-947-3268 		 
     
11
 Spring Wildflower Walk  
  2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Ney Nature Center, Henderson
For more information 507-248-3474 		 
     
13
 Tree Care Presentation  
  7:00 p.m. at Putting Green Inc., New Ulm
For more information www.puttinggreen.org 		 
     
15
 New Ulm Capitol for a Day Event  
  3:00 p.m. at Riverside Park, New Ulm
For more information press release 		 
     
17
 Bloomington Community Clean-Up for Water Quality  
  9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at Nine Mile Creek at 106th Street
For more information www.friendsofmnvalley.org		  
     
17
 Minnesota River Bike Ride  
  9:30 a.m. from Memorial Park, Shakopee to Chaska ballpark
For more information flyer 		 
     
19
 Minnesota River Board Meeting  
  * In collaboration with Yellow Medicine River Watershed District
9:00 a.m. (tentative) at the Minneota Community Center, Minneota
For more information 507-389-5491 		 
     
18 & 19
16th Annual Rivers and History Weekend  
  at Upper Sioux Agency State Park, Granite Falls
For more information www.curemnriver.org		  
     
18 - 22
6th National Water Monitoring Conference  
  Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey
To register online: www.wef.org/monitoring 		 
     
24
 Twilight Prairie Stroll  
  7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ney Nature Center, Henderson
For more information 507-248-3474 		 
     
24
 Civilian Conservation Corps presentation  
  2:00 p.m. at Fort Ridgely Historic Site commissary
For more information flyer 		 
     
27
 Greater Blue Earth Basin Turbidity TMDL open house  
  4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Watonwan County Courthouse, St. James
For more information flyer
 
     
28
 Greater Blue Earth Basin Turbidity TMDL open house  
  4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Waldorf Community Center
For more information flyer 		 
     
29
 Greater Blue Earth Basin Turbidity TMDL open house  
  4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Faribault County AG Center
For more information flyer 		 
     
29
 Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan Public Forum  
  5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul
For more information flyer 		 
     

June
   
5
 Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan Public Forum  
  5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Best Western North Mankato, Mankato
For more information flyer 		 
     
6
 Job Opening: RCRCA Director  
  with Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area (RCRCA)
For more information flyer 		 
     
7
 Earthrise Farm Earth Sabbath  
  at Earthrise Farm, Madison
For more information 320-752-4700 		 
     
7
 Puttstock Music Festival  
  at Putting Green Eco Center, New Ulm
For more information www.puttinggreen.org/programs/events.html		  
     
8
 Ney Pond Exploration  
  2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Ney Nature Center, Henderson
For more information 507-248-3474 		 
     
12
 Lac qui Parle River Paddle  
  sponsored by the Lac qui Parle - Yellow Bank CWP
For more information contact Mary Homan at 320-598-3319 		 
     
12
 Nature Across the Curriculum Workshop  
  8:00 a.m. to 4:00 at Centennial Middle School, Lino Lakes
For more information flyer 		 
     
13
 Job Opening: Maple River Clean Water Partnership Technician  
  with Blue Earth County Soil and Water Conservation District
For more information flyer 		 
     
14
 Hike at the Gneiss Scientific & Natural Area  
  9:00 a.m. at the Gneiss SNA site, Granite Falls
For more information flyer 		 
     
14
 7th Annual Riverfest Rendezvous on the Chippewa River  
  9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Montevideo
For more information contact CURE at 1-877-269-2873 		 
     
17
 RCRCA Annual Cottonwood River Canoe Trip  
  meet south of Essig at the Cottonwood River canoe access on County Road 11
For more information www.rcrca.com/canoe_trip_home.htm		  
     
17
 Big Stone County Grass and Grazing Tour  
  9:00 a.m. at Hilltop Cafe, Ortonville
For more information 320-839-6149 ext. 3 		 
     
19
 RCRCA Annual Redwood River Canoe Trip  
  meet at Perk's Park on Lake Redwood to be bused to County Road 6
For more information www.rcrca.com/canoe_trip_home.htm		  
     
20
 Summer Solstice Walk  
  7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Ney Nature Center
For more information 507-248-3474 		 
     
21
 Chippewa River Watershed Project Paddle  
  9 a.m. from Highway 40 Bridge to Watson Park
For more information www.chippewariver.com 		 
     
28 & 29
Fort Ridgely Military Encampment and Golf Course Dedication  
  12:00 noon to evening at Fort Ridgely Historic Site
For more information flyer 		 
     

July
   
15
 Minnesota River Watershed Alliance Quarterly Meeting  
  6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at New Century Charter School, Hutchinson
For more information www.watershedalliance.blogspot.com 		 
     
17
 Chippewa River Watershed Geology Presentation  
  7:00 p.m. at Starbuck Community Center
For more information www.chippewariver.com 		 
     
18
 Sediment, Soils & Glacial Landscapes in the Valley of Green Giant  
  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Ney Nature Center, Henderson
For more information flyer 		 
     
19
 Day at the Dam  
  11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rapidan Dam Park, Blue Earth County
For more information www.co.blue-earth.mn.us 		 
     
21
 Minnesota River Board Annual Meeting  
  * In collaboration with the Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance
9:00 a.m. in Mankato (more details to come)
For more information 507-389-5491 		 
     
26 & 27
Mississippi River Challenge 2008  
  sponsored by Friends of the Mississippi River
For more information www.mississippiriverchallenge.org 		 
     

August
    
4 - 8
North American Prairie Conference  
  at Winona State University
For more information http://bio.winona.edu/NAPC 		 
     
5 - 7
 Farmfest 2008  
  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Gilfillan Estate, Redwood County
For more information www.farmshows.com 		 
     
29 & 30
RIVER BLAST  
  at Riverside Park, New Ulm
For more information flyer or www.Riverblast.org 		 
     
September
   
5
 Mussel Presentation  
  7:00 p.m. in the Assembly Room at the Chippewa County Courthouse, Montevideo
For more information contact Scott Kudelka at 507-389-2304 		 
     
6
 Mussel Hike on the Chippewa River  
  9:00 a.m. to 12 noon in the Montevideo area
For more information contact Scott Kudelka at 507-389-2304 		 
     
11
 6th Annual "Tee up" for the Cottonwood River Golf Tournament  
  sponsored by the Redwood Cottonwood Rivers Control Area
For more information www.rcrca.com/Tee-up%20Home.htm		  
     
11 - 13
 Lakes & Rivers Conference 2008 - Postponed until May, 2009  
  at Mayo Civic Center; Mayo Clinic; Rochester
For more information www.minnesotawaters.org 		 
     
15
 Minnesota River Board Meeting  
  9:00 a.m. at the Chippewa County Court House Assembly Room, Montevideo
For more information 507-389-5491 		 
     

October
    
   
     
November
    
17
 Minnesota River Board Meeting  
  9:00 a.m. at the Sibley County House Annex Basement, Gaylord
For more information 507-389-5491 		 
     
December
    
     
     
Other Calendars :    
  Chippewa River Watershed Project  
  Clean Up the River Environment (CURE)  
  Clean Water Action  
  Friends of the Minnesota Valley  
  Gustavus Linnaeus Arboretum  
  Hawk Creek Watershed Project  
  Land Stewardship Project  
  Mankato Area Environmentalists  
  Mankato Paddling & Outings Club  
  Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge  
  Minnesota Waters  
  National Scenic Byway - MN River Valley  
  Ney Nature Center  
  Nicollet County Historical Society  
  Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center  
  Putting Green  
  Redwood Cottonwood Control Area  
  University of Minnesota Southwest Research & Outreach Center  
   
Past Events    
     
 

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Updated 9/07

Minnesota River Basin Data Center
Minnesota State University, Mankato
184 Trafton Science Center S, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507)389-5492
FAX: (507)389-5493
Email: mrbdc@mnsu.edu