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. This six-week online course kicks off January 20th and is designed for anyone interested in inland lakes including... Read more »

For this late-winter, full-day event, we bring together a group of lake management experts to present research, case studies, regulatory overviews, and lessons-learned on specific lake management topics. We leave lots of time for informal discussions and networking as well. Come join us and help to advance lake management in Minnesota by learning from others... Read more »

Hold the date. The March Membership meeting will be held on March 17, 2026.