Chuck Brandel, PE
National Agricultural Drainage Expert
Chuck accelerates innovation and delivers high-performing rural drainage solutions for regional and national clients.
Chuck’s leadership style goes beyond a title. He has an uncanny ability to connect with people, leveraging common interests, and building partnerships to move the rural and agricultural industry forward at scale. His ability to work closely with landowners, government officials, and contractors enables ISG to deliver effective design solutions that fulfill project needs.
Chuck is a strong advocate for the balance between rural drainage and environmental sustainability, helping clients prioritize land stewardship practices that benefit everyone. Chuck firmly believes in what he does, as he is on the Lake Association Board for improving water quality on his local lake and enjoys kayaking and boating on Minnesota’s lakes and streams.
Agricultural Drainage Management Coalition (ADMC) President
2025-Present
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ISG’s Innovative Drainage Project Recognized as ACEC State and National Honoree
Chuck Brandel, PE
ISG’s Martin County Ditch No. 28 Nutrient Treatment Train project has received two honors: the 2026 ACEC Minnesota Engineering Excellence Grand Award and the ACEC National Engineering Excellence Award, recognizing innovative engineering solutions that improve drainage performance while protecting water quality.
Five Benefits of Green Infrastructure for Your Community
Chuck Brandel, PE
Green infrastructure is often thought to only provide water quality, but the ancillary benefits are often overlooked. When looking to the next round of community improvements, cities can reap the following five benefits from implementing green infrastructure solutions.
It’s a Balance: Protecting Crops and Water Downstream
Chuck Brandel, PE
Much of the upper Midwest, including Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota were formed by glaciers moving over the landscape, creating a region referred to as prairie potholes. Early agricultural practices were focused on draining the water from these potholes in order to farm the land.