
The Conservation Drainage Network holds a meeting each year to which all members are invited. Information on upcoming and past meetings are included below. This meeting brings together drainage and conservation professionals in industry, state and federal agencies, universities, and private organizations. All are welcome to hear the latest research as well as contribute to discussions about drainage management and water quality opportunities.
In conjunction with the North Central Extension and Research Activity 217 – Drainage Design and Management Practices to Improve Water Quality and the Transforming Drainage Project
Past Meetings
Beginning with the Agricultural Drainage Management Systems (ADMS) Task Force in 2002, there have been 31 meetings. Notes for most of these meetings are available below.
- 2023 April – Easton, MD
- 2022 April – Fort Wayne, IN
- 2021 April – Virtual Meeting
- 2020 June – Virtual Meeting
- 2019 June – Moorhead, Minnesota
- 2018 April – Raleigh, NC
- 2017 March – Champaign, IL (Agenda; Posters)
- 2016 March – West Lafayette IN
- 2015 April – Ames IA
- 2014 April – Findlay OH
- 2013 April – Sioux Falls SD
- 2012 April – Dundee MI
- 2011 October – America’s Ag Water Management Summit
- 2011 April – Champaign IL
- 2010 September – Chicago IL
- 2010 March – St. Louis MO
- 2009 October- Minneapolis MN
- 2009 April – Columbus OH
- 2008 September – Columbus OH
- 2008 April – West Lafayette IN
- 2007 September – Des Moines IA
- 2007 April – Holly Springs NC
- 2006 September – Champaign IL
- 2006 April – Ames IA
- 2005 August – Minneapolis MN
- 2005 May – Columbus OH
- 2004 November – New Orleans LA
- 2004 July – St. Paul MN
- 2004 April – West Lafayette IN
- 2004 January – Clearwater FL
- 2003 August – St. Paul MN
- 2003 April – Champaign IL
- 2003 January – Columbus OH
- 2002 October – Ames IA
- 2002 July – Chicago IL