MRNRC 2026 Conference
Dredging up the Past: Collaboration in the Current

In the heart of tallgrass prairie country, we'll be sharing all things Missouri River basin
from the Big Blue to the Big Muddy in Manhattan, Kansas!

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This year's conference will be held March 17-19, 2026 at:

K-State Alumni Association Center
(100 Alumni Center, 1720 Anderson Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66506-1001)

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Manhattan is a happening place!

As such, a number of events may be taking place (e.g., NCAA tournaments), concurrent to our meeting...so book a room sooner rather than later.

Nearby lodging can be found at:

Holiday Inn Manhattan At The Campus (MRNRC room block)

(1641 Anderson Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502)

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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Manhattan

(115 Blue Earth Place, Manhattan, Kansas 66502)

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Candlewood Suites Manhattan

(210 Blue Earth Place, Manhattan, Kansas 66502)

Fairfield Inn Manhattan

(300 Colorado Street, Manhattan, Kansas 66502)

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Registration is $250 for professionals, $125 for students
*Virtual option is $200 for professionals, $75 for students
Single day option is $150
*virtual link will be sent after registration costs collected 

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Register for conference HERE

Submit an abstract HERE

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For assistance, contact: 
Lucas Kowalewski (785) 273-6740; or

Zach Shattuck (406) 444-1231; or
Kirk Steffensen (402) 471-1514