People at past BWSR Academy trainings.

 

October 29-31, 2024
Cragun's Conference Center
Brainerd

BWSR Academy is a training event for conservation-based local government staff.

This year's Academy has a daily capacity limit of 420 registrants. Additionally, each session has a capacity limit. When a session limit is reached, that session will be closed. Because Academy sessions are designed to be interactive and the intended value of sessions can only be appreciated through attendance, sessions are not recorded.

Academy Meet & Greet and Logistics
 
You are invited to join us the first morning of Academy:

  • 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Refreshments and a Meet-and-Greet for Academy Attendees
  • 10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. – Welcome and Logistics 

Academy training sessions begin at 10:30 a.m.

BWSR Academy Cancellation Policy

To receive a refund for your Academy registration fee, Academy registration cancellation requests must be received via email to Denise Lauerman by 4:30 PM on Monday, October 7th. 

Academy registration refunds will not be given after the cancellation deadline.

Academy Registration

  • Registration: $75/day
     
  • Registration will close at 4:30 PM on Friday, October 4th, for Academy sessions that have not reached session capacity limits.

  • Registration checks are to be made payable to BWSR and mailed to:
    2024 BWSR Academy
    MN Board of Water & Soil Resources
    520 Lafayette Road North
    St. Paul, MN 55155

    Please add a notation to your payment check indicating that it is for BWSR Academy. If you would like an invoice copy, please send an invoice request to BWSR with your name and organization.

    Registration payment must be received by BWSR by Wednesday, October 16th. Payments CANNOT
    be accepted on-site.

Based on your interests and goals, please register for the sessions you will attend during the Academy. The Session Descriptions link below provides details to help in your decision.

Lodging Reservations

Registrants are responsible for making (or canceling, if necessary) their lodging reservation directly with Cragun’s. Preferred lodging will be held until Sunday, October 6th.  Breakfast tickets are available for purchase on Cragun’s Lodging form.

Questions

If you have questions regarding BWSR Academy, please contact BWSR Training Coordinator Barbara Radke at barbara.radke@state.mn.us. 

If you have questions about your Academy registration, please contact Denise Lauerman at denise.lauerman@state.mn.us. 

If you have questions about your lodging at Cragun’s, please contact Lorie Bourassa at lbourassa@craguns.com.

See the 2024 Concurrent Sessions Schedule below:

BWSR Academy Sessions Schedule 2024

 

Contact

Barbara Radke
Training Coordinator
507-344-2818
barbara.radke@state.mn.us