
February 23rd & 24th, 2027
Prairie Theater and Event Center, Fond du Lac
Announcements
Event Information
28th Annual Watershed Conference
February 23rd – 24th, 2027
Prairie Theater and Event Center, Fond du Lac, WI
Welcome to one of Wisconsin’s largest watershed Conferences! Join us in 2027! Past attendees have included stormwater engineers, professors, community leaders, government entities, local elected officials, concerned citizens, and more!
What should you expect from the Watershed Conference?
We again will host a fully hybrid three track Conference in 2027! We are working on filling the Conference agenda with amazing speakers and topics. All sessions will be recorded and sessions will be made available to attendees. Continuing education credits are available for both in-person and virtual attendees.

Session topics include:
- Regulation & Guidance – Updates from WDNR
- Climate Change
- Green Infrastructure
- Dissolved Phosphorus Capture
- Watershed Recovery – outside the MS4
- Recycling & Reuse in Stormwater
- Community Engagement
- Vendor Presentations
- and more!
Need Continuing Education credits?
With PDH credits available to attendees, the 2027 Fox-Wolf Watershed Conference is the perfect way to fulfill any requirements! Tracking occurs through our Conference app for both in-person and virtual attendees. We’re proud to announce that our 2026 Conference was EnviroCert certified and our 2027 Conference should also be ECI approved!
Exhibits!
Spaces are limited! If you have considered exhibiting at the conference, make 2027 the year to join as an exhibitor. See the exhibit tab to register!
Networking!
We look forward to seeing you all again in 2027! Make plans to meet up with colleagues you haven’t seen for a while!
Returning for 2027 – Student Posters & Sponsorships!
Returning for the 2027 Conference, we are inviting students from colleges and universities to highlight their research or project at a Poster Session! Posters will be on display for the duration of the Watershed Conference. During the Social Hour on the evening of Tuesday (2/23), students will have the chance to share and discuss their posters one-on-one with all conference attendees! In addition, we will be offering student attendees free registration for our 28th annual Watershed Conference. Help a student attend the Conference! Add a Student Sponsorship onto your registration and be recognized at the Conference!
Conference Agenda and Speakers
Sponsor the 2027 Watershed Conference!
February 23rd – 24th, 2027
Prairie Theater and Event Center, Fond du Lac, WI
Prefer to mail in your payment? Choose pay by invoice at checkout and we will send you an invoice!
We have four levels of general sponsorship, which will look familiar if you have been part of our conference in the past. This year, we have added two exclusive sponsorship levels. Find the sponsorship that is right for you and your organization!

Be an Exclusive Sponsor of the 2027 Watershed Conference!
Looking for a great way to sponsor the Conference while really getting all eyes on your company? Whether you sponsor the Wi-Fi (which everyone will need) or our heavy hors-d’oeuvres and live-music social event, exclusive sponsorship opportunities guarantee you’ll be seen by all attendees.

Returning for 2027 – Student Sponsorships; help a student attend the Conference!
Returning for the 2027 Conference, we are inviting students from colleges and universities to attend the Conference! Help a student attend the Conference! Sponsorships for student attendance will be available when registering as an attendee, exhibitor, or sponsor.
Thank you for considering sponsorship of the 2027 Conference! It is because of sponsors like you that we are able to provide the level of quality conference that we do! In addition, your sponsorship helps support operating costs of the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance.
All event registration purchases are final and non-refundable. However, tickets are transferable to another individual at no additional cost. If you need to transfer a ticket, notify the event organizer, Chris Acy (chris@fwwa.org), as soon as possible.
Exhibit at the 2027 Watershed Conference!
February 23rd – 24th, 2027
Prairie Theater and Event Center, Fond du Lac, WI
2027 Watershed Conference Exhibitor Registration: $700
Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance hosts the largest watershed conference in Wisconsin, bringing together contractors, urban stormwater professionals, designers, planners, county land conservation department staff, non-profit professionals and the research community for a two day, triple track conference.
Participating as a tradeshow exhibitor offers your organization an opportunity to showcase your company’s products and services to key decision makers in the industry.

Pick your table during exhibitor registration! Exhibit space is limited; be sure to register early to secure your space!
Thank you!
All event registration purchases are final and non-refundable. However, tickets are transferable to another individual at no additional cost. If you need to transfer a ticket, notify the event organizer, Chris Acy (chris@fwwa.org), as soon as possible.
Register for the 2027 Watershed Conference!
February 23rd – 24th, 2027
Prairie Theater and Event Center, Fond du Lac, WI
What should you expect from the 2027 Watershed Conference?
We have successfully hosted numerous hybrid conferences and we will again be offering a virtual option to attendees. While we make final decisions on what level of hybrid conference we are offering, we are working on the Conference agenda filled with amazing speakers and topics. We will be recording all sessions and making recorded sessions available to attendees.
As always, a packed and insightful agenda!
Once again, our planning committee is working on putting together a great 2 day – triple track conference program!
Session topics include:
- Regulation & Guidance – Updates from WDNR
- Climate Change
- Green Infrastructure
- Dissolved Phosphorus Capture
- Watershed Recovery – outside the MS4
- Community Engagement
- Case Studies
- Vendor Presentations
- and more!
Need Continuing Education credits?
With PDH credits available to attendees, the 2027 Fox-Wolf Watershed Conference is the perfect way to fulfill any requirements! Tracking occurs through our Conference app for both in-person and virtual attendees.
Exhibits!
Talk with construction companies, consultants, engineering firms, and more throughout the Conference; learn about options available for your next project!
Networking!
It was great networking in 2026, we look forward to seeing you all again in 2027! Visit with colleagues and make new connections!
Returning for 2027 – Student Posters & Sponsorships!
Returning for the 2027 Conference, we are inviting students from colleges and universities to highlight their research or project at a Poster Session! Posters will be on display for the duration of the Watershed Conference. During the Social Hour on the evening of Tuesday (2/23), students will have the chance to share and discuss their posters one-on-one with all conference attendees! In addition, we will be offering student attendees free registration for our 28th annual Watershed Conference. Help a student attend the Conference! Add a Student Sponsorship onto your registration and be recognized at the Conference!
2027 Watershed Conference Accommodations
February 23rd – 24th, 2027
Prairie Theater and Event Center, Fond du Lac, WI
Our 2027 Conference is being held at Prairie Theater and Event Center, Fond du Lac, WI.
We have a room block at Hotel Retlaw for Conference attendees. The block is for February 22nd-24th, 2027. Book rooms to secure a discounted rate of $110/night.
Call (855) 407-7346 and reference the group name 2027 Fox-Wolf Watershed Conference. This will alleviate reservations being made outside the designated block with possibly varying room rates.
Group Code: 022227FOX
Transportation and Airport
The closest airports to the Prairie Theater and Event Center are the
- Appleton International Airport, ~35 miles north
- Green Bay – Austin Straubel International Airport, ~50 miles north
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, ~65 miles south

Two days. 250 water pros. 61 presenters
2027 Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Wi-Fi Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Thank you to our 2027 Conference Sponsors!
Interested in joining these great organizations as a Sponsor?
Click on the Sponsor tab above!
Thank you to our 2027 Conference Planning Committee!
Abby Maslanka, Martenson & Eisele, Inc.
Elizabeth Marks, Westwood Professional Services
Brad Spanbauer, UW-Oshkosh
Kelly O’Malley, Merjent
Brent Jalonen, Calumet County
Jeremy Freund, Outagamie County
Erin Houghton, NEW Water
Mike Wegner, Brown & Caldwell
Jake Brunoehler, Pave Drain
Jeff Smudde, NEW Water
Melissa Lampe, Fox-Wolf
Jessica Schultz, Fox-Wolf
Chris Acy, Fox-Wolf
Questions about the conference? Please contact Chris Acy at chris@fwwa.org









