78th Annual Meeting of the Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee:
March 20 – 23, 2023
St. James Hotel, Red Wing, MN

Join us on the waters of the Mississippi River in beautiful downtown Red Wing, Minnesota on March 20-23, 2023!
The Minnesota Team is excited and invites you to gather at the Historic St. James Hotel, family owned since 1875. The week will offer many opportunities to connect with colleagues, learn about exciting projects & research going on, and truly connect with the river and many historic attractions in the area.
The meeting, mixer and banquet will be held at the St. James Hotel. You will hear from keynote speakers throughout the week and take part in the Tech Section meetings on Monday and Tuesday. Optional field trips/tours will be offered to explore a variety of experiences in the area.
Red Wing is home of the Red Wing Shoe Company and not far from the National Eagle Center. Experience the river right out the window of the conference center and get a chance to observe wildlife as you stroll along the river. Multiple lodging choices are being offered, in addition to a shuttle service to transport individuals from offsite lodging to the meeting.
GENERAL SCHEDULE
- Monday – Tuesday (March 20 – 21): Technical Sessions
- Wednesday – Thursday (March 22 – 23): Welcome Address, Keynote Speaker, Banquet, Plenary Sessions
LODGING OPTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION (All are in Red Wing):
St. James Hotel (Reservation Block = 5174) | 406 Main Street | (651) 388-2846
Holiday Inn Express (Reservation Block = DNR) | 1919 Old West Main Street | (651) 327-2225
AmericInn (Reservation Block = UMRCC) | 1819 Old West Main Street | (651) 385-9060
Stay tuned for more information on registration, lodging, agenda, & speakers.
Looking forward to seeing you in 2023!
For further inquiries, please contact:
Janine Kohn Janine.kohn@state.mn.us or Steve DeLain Steve.delain@state.mn.us