The mission of the Water Resources Center is to gather, interpret, and distribute data of environmental significance to help citizens enhance the quality of regional lakes, rivers, wetlands, and groundwater. This is accomplished through faculty and student applied research, educational programming, technical assistance, and water resource planning.

Technical Assistance

College of Science, Engineering, and Technology

Water Resources Center staff provides technical assistance to local and regional staff and citizens. Technical support centers around GIS, training and outreach, and water quality monitoring.

Training & Outreach

College of Science, Engineering, and Technology

The Water Resources Center supports training and outreach for citizens and policy makers across southern Minnesota.

Contact Us

135 Trafton Science Center South
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-5492
Email: water-resources@mnsu.edu

About the Water Resources Center

As a center for environmental research and information exchange, the Water Resources Center (WRC) distributes data and provides support to those interested in improving water resources in southern Minnesota.

Faculty, Staff and Student Directory

Faculty, Staff and Student directory of the Water Resources Center.

Research and Data Collection

The Water Resources Center works cooperatively with Minnesota State University, Mankato faculty and students conducting applied research in areas of water and land resources.

Planning and Coordination

Water Resources Center staff assists local and regional groups with planning and coordination.

Technical Assistance

Water Resources Center staff provides technical assistance to local and regional staff and citizens. Technical support centers around GIS, training and outreach, and water quality monitoring.

Training & Outreach

The Water Resources Center supports training and outreach for citizens and policy makers across southern Minnesota.