Join us …
Resolving the Tension Between Agriculture and Water Quality in the Dairy State
- March 18, 2025
- Marquette Law School, Eckstein Hall (7 on the campus map)
- Limited complimentary parking available – refer to 7a on the campus map
Wisconsin is known for its invaluable array of water resources, on the one hand, and its tradition as an agricultural powerhouse on the other. These two aspects of the state’s identity are often in tension. For example, the federal government’s most recent National Water Quality Assessment concluded that agriculture is the leading cause of adverse water quality impacts on rivers and streams and the third-leading cause of such impacts on lakes. This event will focus on the path forward for agriculture and water to coexist in the Dairy State.
Schedule:
8:15 a.m.—Registration Check-in and Coffee
9:00-9:05 a.m.—Welcome and Introduction
David Strifling, Associate Professor of Law and Director, Water Law and Policy Initiative, Marquette University
9:05-9:45 a.m.—The Effectiveness of Local Regulations on Nonpoint Source Pollution: Evidence from Wisconsin
Marin Skidmore, Assistant Professor, Agricultural & Consumer Economics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
9:45-10:00 a.m.—Break
10:00-10:55 a.m.—Panel Discussion of Agriculture and Water Quality
Panelists
Cheryl Heilman, Chief Legal Counsel, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Jason Mugnaini, Executive Director of Governmental Relations, Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Sara Walling, Water and Agriculture Program Director, Clean Wisconsin
Brian Weigel, Deputy Administrator, Division of External Services, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
David Strifling, Associate Professor of Law and Director, Water Law and Policy Initiative, Marquette University (moderator)
10:55 a.m.—Closing Remarks
Light refreshments available following program
While this is not a CLE program, the knowledge and connections you’ll gain will be well worth your time.
Mark your calendar, register to secure your spot, and join us for this essential conversation.
