##  [ SER Improving Restorations Webinar Series - Retaining Wetlands](/portal/wetland-knowledge/events/ser-improving-restorations-webinar-series-retaining-wetlands) 

Organization

[Society for Ecological Restoration (SER)](/organization/society-ecological-restoration-ser)

 

 

Location

Online Webinar  
Canada



 

Event Date and Time

 October 29th, 2026 at 12:00pm CST to October 29th, 2026 at 1:00pm CST 

 

 [Register Here](https://extension.umn.edu/event/improving-restorations-retaining-wetlands-on-the-landscape) 

 

Join this webinar to learn about the changing ecohydrology of wetlands and discuss future impacts of climate and land-use change for critical migratory waterfowl habitat. Practitioners will also share success stories and lessons learned including a case study sharing a collaborative fen restoration in Nobles county.

## Presenters

**Owen McKenna** is a Research Ecologist with the US Geological Survey, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center. His research is focused on applying a mechanistic understanding of how wetland ecosystems respond to changes in climate and land use in support of both migratory-bird habitat management and water quality and water quantity issues in agricultural and grassland landscapes of the Northern Great Plains, Midwestern United States, and Southcentral Canada.

**Megan Benage** is a Regional Ecologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Her work focuses on partnerships, prairie conservation and restoration, rare species and habitat conservation, and working with industry to find sustainable solutions and achieve balance across the landscape. She has authored several publications on the benefits of soil health, prairie restoration, and many prairie articles highlighting her love of the land.

Find out more about [Improving restorations webinars](https://extension.umn.edu/courses-and-events/for-professionals/ecological-restoration-certificate/webinar-series-improving-restorations "Webinar series: Improving restorations ").

## Audience

Ecological restoration practitioners and project managers



## Cost

Free

## Registration

Registration is required.





## Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

## Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.