Upper Mississippi River Basin Association
Government AdministrationUnited States11-50 Employees
The Upper Mississippi River Basin Association (UMRBA) is a government-administration organization that facilitates interstate water resource planning and management for five upper Midwest states: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Based in the United States, it functions as a collaborative body serving as a shared platform for governors to coordinate policy and actions related to the region’s water resources. Its work centers on coordinating approaches to watershed planning and ecosystem management across state boundaries, addressing climate resilience and environmental challenges in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. UMRBA operates with a small staff and maintains a public-facing presence through its website, which also provides information on nondiscrimination practices and language access efforts. A recent development includes the appointment of Laura Talbert as Ecosystem Program Coordinator, reflecting ongoing staffing to support its ecosystem-related initiatives.