The 2013 International Low Impact Development Symposium

The 2013 International Low Impact Development Symposium is being held this month, Aug. 18th-21st, in St. Paul, Minn. This three-day conference is focused on advancing effective stormwater management to help meet water quality goals.

This symposium brings together the worlds leading research universities and stormwater practitioners to provide information that will help protect and restore the Mississippi River and its watershed.

With more than 300 presentations from 30 states and 9 countries, this is an important event for professionals and local leaders interested in low impact development.

The Conference program, schedule, tours, short courses and networking events are available at UMN.edu.

Upcoming Events

August 13 through October 31, 2026
Throughout St. Paul
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm
TPT, Twin Cities PBS
Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Near the Mississippi River backwaters, St. Paul Park

Take Me to the River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and choose your own adventure while supporting FMR at our reimagined fall fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 24.