Michigan will host the 2026 Conservation Drainage Network Annual Meeting, June 2–4, 2026, at the Marriott East Lansing at University Place, with a pre-conference workshop on June 1.

Sessions will focus on conservation drainage strategies to reduce nutrient loss and improve water quality, including work in the Western Lake Erie Basin. Additional topics will cover on‑farm monitoring, harmful algal blooms, drainage design considerations for agriculture and infrastructure, and advances in decision‑support tools for drainage management.