Description: This presentation explores challenges and solutions to address excess water from agricultural landscapes that causes flooding in small towns that have outdated and undersized infrastructure and a lack of funding options. All project aspects will be investigated including technical, jurisdictional limitations, and stakeholder engagement.

Author: Julie Blackburn (ISG)*

Author Bio: Julie leads ISG’s Water Business Unit, bringing over 25 years of experience facilitating water resource management, including policy, planning, restoration, protection, and implementation programs. With career experience spanning leadership positions at local government, state government, and private sector that all began as an Extension Educator for the University of Minnesota, Julie brings a well-rounded perspective to every project.