2016 Conference Photos

David Thoreson, our Keynote Speaker
David Thoreson, our Keynote Speaker
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Congressman Steve King visited the Conference. David Thoreson Photo
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Jane Shuttleworth discussing volunteer monitoring David Thoreson Photo
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Boz Skaggs for the Blue Water Festival performing in front of 5,000 plus people. David Thoreson Photo
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Water Quality Panel of experts at the Okoboji Blue Water Festival. David Thoreson Photo
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Chalk-stock — artists displaying what clean water looks like to them. David Thoreson Photo
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David Thoreson Photo
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David Thoreson Photo
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David Thoreson Photo
Terrific speakers were the norm.
Terrific speakers were the norm.
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Speakers shared their knowledge of this Prairie Lakes area and how they work “Together to Achieve Clean Water”.
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Topics were interesting and varied!
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Many saw things for the first time. This Slake test was one of the most talked about demonstrations of the two days!
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The jar on the left contains soil that has been tilled consistently, destroying the soil health. The jar on the right contains soil that has been no-tilled for 10 years.
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There were speakers from the public and private sector.
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Many who were on the planning committee worked for nearly an entire year to bring this conference together.
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The break-out sessions were well attended.
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Mark your calendars now for next year’s conference on August 9, 10, and 11. The Blue Water Festival will be August 12.
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Nationally and internationally recognized speakers presented the latest findings.
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We didn’t just talk about water quality, we talked about the human dimension as well.
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Next year’s conference is going to be even better than this year. Mark your calendar.

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A terrific turnout for our first conference!
A terrific turnout for our first conference!