Dr. Ludwig holds a majority appointment with UT Extension, where she is the state Stormwater Specialist, focusing on developing ecologically-sound and cost effective best management practices to minimize the water quality impacts of stormwater runoff for farmers, homeowners, and local governments. Dr. Ludwig is the current Society Secretary for the Tennessee section of the American Water Resources Association and an active member of the American Ecological Engineering Society. She is part of the Watershed Faculty and is the faculty advisor for the Student Branch of the American Water Resources Association at UTK.