14th Annual Conference
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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
2026 Conference
Keynote speakers: Tara Greiman (WI Farmers Union) will address how land use changes affect water quality, soil health, and the farm economy; Nicole Hayes (UW-Stout) will discuss things learned in 10 years of implementing the Red Cedar Watershed Plan; and Paul Mitchell (UW-Madison) will discuss the Farm Bill and other federal programs and how they impact land management/water quality.
| Early Bird Registration fee through March 6: | $35.00 per person |
| Registration fee March 5-12: | $45.00 per person |
| Student registration fee: | $20.00 per person |
2026 Schedule
Registration and Check-in Memorial Student Center, UW-Stout
Parking is limited to the city streets..
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Welcome & Introduction
8:30-8:45 a.m.
Keynote - Paul Mitchell (UW-Madison)
8:45-10:00 a.m.
Break & Exhibitor Time
10:00-10:15 a.m.
Morning Breakout Sessions
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Lunch & Exhibitor Time
11:15-12:15 p.m.
Keynote - Nicole Hayes (UW-Stout)
12:15-1:15 p.m.
Break, Exhibitor time, and Networking
1:15-1:45 p.m.
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
1:45-2:45 p.m.
Break & Exhibitor Time
2:45-3:00 p.m.
Keynote - Tara Greiman (Wisconsin Farmers Union)
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Conference Wrap-up & Closing Remarks - Dan Zerr
4:00-4:15 p.m.
| Chair Daniel Zerr, Natural Resource Educator UW-Extension | Vice-Chair Tina Lee, Professor of Anthropology, University of Wisconsin-Stout |
| Secretary | Treasurer Ben Wojahn, 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 | Becky Brathal - Conservation Coordinator, Wisconsin Farmers Union |
| Dick Lamers | Megen Hines, Environmental Program Coordinator, City of Menomonie |
| Tara Greiman, Director of Conservation and Stewardship, Wisconsin Farmers Union | Dave Schofield, Director of Public Works, City of Menomonie |
| Scott Revoir, Associate Director, Continuing Education & Conferences, UW-Stout | Jamey Lideen, President of Chetek Lakes Protection Association |
Watch the 2025 keynote presentations
| 2025 Platinum Sponsors | ||
| 2025 Gold Sponsors | ||
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| 2025 Silver Sponsors | ||
| 2025 Bronze Sponsors | ||
| Cedar Corporation | Center for Limnological Research & Rehabilitation | |
| Wisconsin Farmer's Union | Xcel Energy | |
| 2025 Supporters | ||
| Desair Lake Restoration Inc. | Dunn County Fish and Game | |
| MSA Professional Services | Wisconsin's Green Fire | |
| 2025 Community Contributors | ||
| Chetek Lakes Protection Association | ||