So, what happened at the Minnesota Legislature this year? Join MLR for an update on the 2026 legislative session and what new policies, proposals, and emerging issues could mean for Minnesota lakes, rivers, lake associations, and local advocates. Register here.

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 »

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 »

Hold the date. The September Membership meeting will be held on September 15, 2026.