The annual meeting of the UMRCC is held in March and rotates among member state locations. The meeting format includes a day of technical section meetings that focus on specific topics of interest to each section, followed by two days of general presentations about the river. The meetings are filled with opportunities to learn, connect, and collaborate. The banquet on the last night of the meeting is a highlight for attendees, and it includes fellowship and UMRCC awards presentations.
Previous year’s meeting information is published in the UMRCC proceedings and technical section agendas for previous spring meetings can be found on the Focus Area pages.
81st Annual Meeting of the Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee
March 16-19, 2026
Best Western Hotel (3100 Dodge Street 20 W), Dubuque, IA
Anticipated Schedule:
- Monday, March 16: Technical Sections
- Tuesday, March 17: Technical Sections & Evening Social
- Wednesday, March 18: General Session, Keynote Speaker, Banquet
- Thursday, March 19: General Session and Business Meeting
Early registration ends January 30, 2026. A late fee of $75 applies to registrations after that date. Registration closes on February 23, 2026. There will be no refunds after February 23, 2026.
Full Agenda
Technical Section Meeting Agendas
Lodging Options
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center
3100 Dodge St, Highway 20 W, Dubuque, Iowa 52003 United States
- $95.99/night — BWIRATECODE: 0111
- Block of rooms under “DNR-UMRCC”
- Phone Number: (563) 557-8000 x 4 or 833-778-1352
Rooms must be booked by February 15, 2026
Questions or Issues?
Please reach out to Ryan Hupfeld at ryan.hupfeld@dnr.iowa.gov or 563-770-6931 if you have any questions.
