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SUMMARY:Introduction to Lakes Online course - begins January 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the award-winning Michigan State University Extension Introduction to Lakes Online course is now open! MN COLA’s Jim Kutzner took this on-line course 4 years ago and thought it was highly valuable and completely relevant to Minnesota Lakes. \nThis six-week online course kicks off January 20th and is designed for anyone interested in inland lakes including concerned residents\, decision makers\, local leaders\, and lakefront property owners. Course instructors include faculty from MSU Extension and state agency personnel. \nCourse topics include lake ecology\, watershed management\, shoreline protection\, aquatic plants\, Michigan water law\, and community engagement. These six topics are explored online through video lectures\, interactive activities\, and discussion forums. Additional resources are also provided for those looking to dive deeper into a topic. Participants communicate with each other and instructors through lively discussion forums and biweekly Ask-an-Expert webinars which include guests from organizations such as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of Environment\, Great Lakes\, and Energy. \nRegistration is open now through January 27\, 2026\, at 5 pm ET. The cost of the course is $115 per person. An early-bird rate of $95 is available if you register by January 5\, 2026. \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/introduction-to-lakes-online-course-begins-january-20-2026/
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Recreational  Watercraft Governance
DESCRIPTION:This practical webinar will be exploring why and how boat traffic is legally managed on lakes and rivers—and what that means for communities\, recreation\, and water protection. A panel featuring a water- and coastal-law attorney\, a boat-traffic enforcement officer\, and the director of a public-interest organization that helps people navigate lake and river issues will explain the legal foundations for restrictions\, real-world safety and enforcement considerations\, and how communities can balance recreation\, property rights\, and environmental protection. Ideal for lake residents\, local officials\, lake associations\, and anyone interested in fair\, effective watercraft management. \nPanelists include Terra Bowling from the National Sea Grant Law Center\, Jeff Forester from Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates\, and Matt Miller\, a Conservation Officer with the Marine Unit of the Minnesota DNR. \nThis free webinar is from noon to 1 pm on March 5. Register here.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/strategies-for-recreational-watercraft-governance/
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