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

Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Near Broadway bridge, North Minneapolis
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Along a Mississippi River backchannel, Otsego
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Nicollet Island, Minneapolis

Join us for Music for the Mississippi River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and support FMR with Tina Schlieske and Molly Maher, May 30 at Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul.