UMN Water Resources Science

08/28/2026

Dive into the Water Bar! Discover where your drinking water comes from. Sample water from municipal and rural sources, and ground and surface water at the Minnesota State Fair on September 4th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.!

Can you taste the difference? Test your taste buds and your knowledge with fun water trivia.

Learn more about the University of Minnesota Water Resources Science graduate program: https://wrs.umn.edu/

CFANS

Water Resources Science Water Resources Science (WRS) produces scientists with strong technical skills, a holistic understanding of the hydrologic cycle and associated ecosystems, and an understanding of the interplay between the bio-physical sciences and the social sciences in developing and implem...

08/17/2026

The CFANS Mentor Program matches students and post-docs with industry professionals and alumni who share valuable career guidance and insights. Monthly connections between students and mentors provide opportunities for mentees’ personal and professional development, as well as foster meaningful and long-lasting mentoring relationships. Discover how you can find a mentor or serve as a mentor and apply by October 2, 2026

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The 2026-2027 CFANS Mentor Program will offer both in-person and virtual events, workshops, panels, match meetings, and networking opportunities. Applications for the 2026-2027 program year are due Friday, October 2, 2026.Apply by October 2Mentee Application (Students, Postdocs)Mentor Application (P...

07/02/2026

WRS masters student Jasper Goldstein investigated how turbulence in water flow negatively affects zebra mussels.

Read Minnegram story: https://wrc.umn.edu/news/hydrodynamic-resilience-mussels

Learn more about the larger research project: https://wrc.umn.edu/projects/resilience-invasive-mussels

University of Minnesota Water Resources Center
St. Anthony Falls Laboratory - SAFL
Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

June 08, 2026 By Jasper Goldstein, Masters Student, Water Resources Science The zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha), introduced to the Great Lakes in the late 1980s by ballast water discharged by cargo ships, is a major aquatic invasive species in Minnesota. Since its introduction, it has spread rap...

05/05/2026

Very exciting to see WRS alumna Della Schall Young, a two-time alumna of CFANS and founder of Young Environmental Consulting Group, address graduates this Friday.

With nearly three decades of experience, Della has partnered with public agencies, municipalities, watershed districts, tribal governments, and regional planning organizations to translate complex science and policy into practical, community-centered solutions. She is deeply committed to mentorship and developing the next generation of environmental professionals — a legacy she brings full circle as this year's undergraduate keynote speaker.

Left to right: Della Nyondi Schall Young, Emma Johnson, Lee Ann Jackson and Susie Strom CFANS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2 p.m. | 3M Arena at Mariucci Keynote Address: Della Nyondi Schall Young, PMP, CPESC, CTF is the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Hydrologist....

04/30/2026

04/03/2026

March 12, 2026 by Jeremiah Shrovnal, Doctoral student, Water Resources Science Whether it’s Lake Superior, the mighty Mississippi River, or any of Minnesota’s 10,000 plus lakes, Minnesotans are fortunate to enjoy access to a wide variety of aquatic resources. However, it’s likely that at some ...

02/03/2026

Check out this profile story on Water Resources Science alumna Della Schall Young and read how she advances responsible water stewardship through her leadership as CEO at Young Environmental Consulting Group.

"I was working as a hydrologist when I really figured out what I was passionate about and what I wanted to learn more about. I learned about modeling and the intricacies of simulating real world conditions," said alumna Della Schall Young. "I knew I wanted a better understanding of the technical side — fluid dynamics, the civil component, and the hydraulics, but also how do you integrate that into a model and then making sure those models simulate real world conditions. That’s what led me to my master’s degree in water resources science. I had a thirst and desire to up my game and learn more in that technical space."

Read blog post: https://cfans.umn.edu/news/grounded-purpose-della-schall-young

CFANS

01/27/2026

WRS faculty member Chan Lan Chun, WRS alumna, and former WRC Fellowship recipient researched sustainable de-icing and anti-icing solutions that protect our lakes.

Learn more about de-icing and anti-icing practices: https://give.umn.edu/stories/rethinking-road-salt

UMD Swenson College of Science & Engineering
Natural Resources Research Institute
University of Minnesota Water Resources Center

01/12/2026

Water Resources Science graduate, Zihang Ding, earned his masters this last semester and wrote a USGS-funded article that was featured in the Water Resources Center quarterly newsletter, Minnegram.

Read more: https://wrc.umn.edu/news/sensor-locations-urban-storm-sewers

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

01/06/2026

Water Resources Science student, Anu Li collaborated with fellow scientists to determine how far and how quickly infectious prions travel through rivers, streams, and watersheds in Minnesota.

Read more: https://wrc.umn.edu/news/hydrological-spread-prion-diseases

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
CFANS

September 11, 2025 Anu Li, Water Resources Science graduate student and WINS recipient  Characterizing the hydrological spread of prion diseases through interdisciplinary science  Photo by Thomas and Tonya Seiler Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a 100% fatal disease found in cervids, which include...