Conferences & Events
Events
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Genetic Options for Controlling Invasive Carp Species – May 6
Improvements in our ability to re-write the genetics of living organisms that have been developed in the past few decades are rapidly accelerating the ability of biotechnology to address problems in medicine, agriculture, and the environment. In the area of pest and invasive species control, innovative new genetic methods are... Read more »
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Genetic options for controlling invasive carp species
Improvements in our ability to re-write the genetics of living organisms that have been developed in the past few decades are rapidly accelerating the ability of biotechnology to address problems in medicine, agriculture, and the environment. In the area of pest and invasive species control, innovative new genetic methods are already making an impact for... Read more »
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Lake Property Owners Stewardship Symposium 2026
Join other lake property owners on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in a one-half day symposium, at Thumper Pond Resort, 300 Thumper Lodge Rd., Ottertail, MN 56571. The Otter Tail County AIS Task Force and Otter Tail County Coalition of Lake Associations have released the lineup for the 2026 Lake Property Owners Lake Stewardship Symposium. The Symposium... Read more »
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MLR Leadership Summit
The leadership summit will be held in Alexandria at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum. It is an opportunity for lake association leaders to connect, get a legislative update from Jeff Forester, and hear from the DNR. The summit is planned for June 3 from 2 – 5 pm. Admission will be $15 which covers... Read more »
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Potential impact of fireworks on lakes and other waters
Each year in the U.S., hundreds of millions of pounds of fireworks are used, releasing perchlorate—a key fireworks ingredient and a known drinking water contaminant—into the environment. Perchlorate can disrupt thyroid function, and studies have shown that fireworks can elevate perchlorate levels in nearby surface and groundwater. Dr. Andrew Jackson from Texas Tech University will... Read more »
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MN COLA Annual Membership Meeting – June 16
Hold the date. The Annual Membership meeting will be held on June 16, 2026.
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Genomic Surveillance of Zebra Mussel Populations Using Genotyping by Sequencing – July 8
Zebra mussels have expanded to at least 32 states in the USA, and the cost of prevention and mitigation of zebra mussel infestations continues to grow. Timely information on sources of spread is critical for advising prevention efforts. Previous research carried out by our group utilized population genomics to characterize zebra mussels in >60 waterbodies... Read more »
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Restoring our Underwater Forests: Can Native Revegetation Enhance Invasion Resistance in Lakes? – September 9
Current efforts to manage invasive plants in lakes rely on repeated herbicide treatments, which are costly and rarely lead to long-term control or native plant recovery. Revegetation, or the active reintroduction of native plants, may be a means to improve long-term resilience by making lakes more resistant to reinvasion. We are conducting in-lake restoration trials... Read more »
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MN COLA September Membership Meeting – September 15
Hold the date. The September Membership meeting will be held on September 15, 2026.
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MN COLA December Membership Meeting – December 8
Hold the date. The December Membership meeting will be held on December 8, 2026.