Michigan Water Quality Management Forum and Field Showcase

Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Time: 9.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.

Location: Kellogg Biological Station

Address: 3700 E Gull Lake Dr, Hickory Corners, MI 49060

Audience: Producers, Conservation   Professionals, Commodity groups, Agency staff, Researchers, Students, and Policymakers

A hearty lunch will be provided. Travel allowance is available. 

• Why nutrient reduction in agricultural runoff matters for Michigan's water quality
• Principles of soil erosion and nutrient transport from agricultural fields 
• Fundamentals of soil health, soil carbon, and their role in sustainable crop production 
• Edge-of-field water quality monitoring in agricultural landscapes 
• Regenerative agriculture to reduce nutrient and sediment as well as improve soil health 
• Hands-on demonstration of a rainfall simulator, automated water sampling system, phosphorus filter, and conservation practices in a corn-soybean system

If you have questions, please contact Sarah Zeiler at szeiler@msu.edu.