The value of the network is derived from member engagement. Committees formed in 2021 to move the Network forward. Everyone is invited to join one or more committees. For more information about a specific committee, contact the listed committee chair. To join a committee please fill out the linked form.
Annual Meeting Committee
Purpose: Work with the Organizing Committee to plan an engaging and impactful annual meeting each April. This includes developing the program, planning logistics, and local coordination.
Chair: Jeppe Kjaersgaard, jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us
Education/Extension Committee
Purpose: Coordinate and advance education about conservation drainage for contractors, agency staff, farmers, and others. This may include identifying regional materials/publications, videos or other communication that need to be written or developed (i.e., new tools and updates) and increasing awareness of existing opportunities such as drainage schools.
Chair: Vinayak Shedekar, shedakar.1@osu.edu
Communication
Purpose: Increase the visibility and impact of the Conservation Drainage Network by identifying and communicating activities of the Network and its members. This includes the website, outreach for the annual meeting, and identifying significant activities, publications, events, policy, and other opportunities that can be shared with the Network.
Chair: Keegan Kult, kkult@admcoalition.com
Growth Committee
Purpose: Identify new audiences that would benefit from engaging with the network and develop strategies for engaging them.
Chair: Tom Christensen, tom@ecoexch.com