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John McMaine serves as an Associate Professor and Extension Water Management Engineer at South Dakota State University (SDSU), based in Brookings. He holds additional roles as the Griffith Chair in Agriculture and Water Resources, Director of Mesonet at SDState, and Director of the South Dakota Water Resources Institute. His work focuses on translating research into practical solutions for agricultural water management challenges, emphasizing stakeholder engagement.
- Education: Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering from Oklahoma State University and University of Kentucky.
McMaine's research interests include water quality, contaminant transport, streambank stability, and low-impact development. His extension efforts prioritize community education on sustainable water practices, reflected in awards like the Gamma Sigma Delta Excellence in Extension Award (2022). He has secured over $2.5 million in grants, leading projects such as 'Roadmap to Water Resilience' and 'Cover Crops for Water and Nutrient Management.'
- Grants: Principal Investigator (PI) on multiple USDA-NIFA, NRCS, and EPA-funded initiatives addressing nutrient management and water conservation.
He actively participates in professional organizations like the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and the South Dakota Soil and Water Conservation Society, serving as its President in 2022.
