Conferences & Events
MN COLA Annual Membership Meeting
MN COLA’s Annual meeting is coming up soon, and besides electing Board Members, we will have 2 key topics: Strategies for continuing to provide AIS prevention with potential funding cuts. No matter what happens in the 2025 Legislative session and/or any special sessions to achieve a budget, we need to consider how to protect the... Read more »
Digging in: Michigan’s Unconventional Response to Hydrilla (June 25 – virtual)
Hydrilla is known as one of the most difficult aquatic invasive plants to control. When it was found for the first time in Michigan in September 2023, the Michigan Invasive Species Program chose to take decisive action to eradicate it. Project lead Billy Keiper of EGLE’s Water Resources Division will walk through the response effort... Read more »
Biology and Management of Starry Stonewort (July 10 – virtual)
Dr. Dan Larkin, from the University of Minnesota will talk about the history of starry stonewort in North America and Minnesota, what we know about factors that influence its spread, its impacts to native aquatic plant communities, and control methods and outcomes. Dr. Larkin is a Professor & Extension Specialist in the Department of Fisheries,... Read more »
How Low Can We Go? Zebra Mussel Control with Low-Dose Copper Treatments (July 17 – virtual)
The USGS and MAISRC have been researching alternative strategies for invasive mussel population control using copper concentrations around 10% of the labelled maximum dose. The research has included two bay-wide treatments in Lake Minnetonka with the goal to reduce settlement of larval mussels thereby reducing recruitment and total population. Research included multi-year monitoring of the... Read more »
MN COLA Quarterly Membership Meeting
The September quarterly Membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 16th at 9-11 AM CT. The agenda and meeting access will be available here as the date approaches.
MAISRC Research and Management Showcase
The AIS Research and Management Showcase is an annual event that highlights the latest MAISRC research, innovations, and strategies for managing aquatic invasive species in Minnesota. The one-day showcase provides a platform for scientists, natural resource managers, and the public to learn about cutting-edge research, engage in discussions, and collaborate on efforts to prevent and... Read more »
MN COLA December Membership Meeting
The December quarterly Membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 9th at 9-11 AM CT. The agenda and meeting access will be available here as the date approaches.