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SUMMARY:Restoring our Underwater Forests: Can Native Revegetation Enhance Invasion Resistance in Lakes? - September 9
DESCRIPTION: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 in partnership with local managers to reintroduce native plants post-treatment and monitor outcomes. Regional data analyses are underway to identify plant traits and environmental conditions that may best predict restoration success\, alongside greenhouse trials to increase technical capacity for growing aquatic plants from seed. Ultimately\, we hope our work will broaden the AIS management toolbox\, enabling the establishment of more invader-resistant lake plant communities across Minnesota. \nThis free webinar is from noon to 1 pm on September 9th. Register here.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/restoring-our-underwater-forests-can-native-revegetation-enhance-invasion-resistance-in-lakes-september-9/
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SUMMARY:MN COLA September Membership Meeting - September 15
DESCRIPTION:We have two very important topics on the agenda: \n\nA highly effective AIS treatment option for zebra mussels that is getting ready to exit the research stage\nAn update on Sulfide mining in Minnesota\n\n \nResearchers from USGS and MAISRC have been leading the efforts on treating zebra mussel infestations with low doses of copper for many years and they are now exploring approaches to deploy the solution. It will be a key new arrow in our quiver for addressing a very vexing AIS animal species. \nMatt Barbour\, from the US Geological Service (USGS)\, is one of those key researchers and we are excited that he can join us to bring us up to date on this exciting research. \n \nThis battle over sulfide mining in Minnesota has been going on for years with industry announcements\, government actions and inactions\, lawsuits\, and more. One of the latest actions happened just last week with Governor Walz signing an executive order for “Enhancing Protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness”. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) is one of the lead organizations fighting this battle for all of us and they know the current situation. \nAshlynn Kędzior\, an attorney from MCEA\, has been in the middle of the MCEA efforts to protect our Minnesota waters from the impacts of sulfide mining. We are thrilled to have her on the agenda. \nRegister here and look for an email from Zoom with your meeting link.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/mn-cola-september-membership-meeting-september-15/
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SUMMARY:Register for the 2026 MAISRC Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Rebecca Slater \nRegistration is now open for the 2026 Minnesota AIS Research Center Showcase. The event is on Wednesday\, October 28th at the St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota. \nIt provides a fantastic opportunity for those of you looking for solutions to your vexing AIS problems. The event is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet MAISRC’s researchers and learn about the latest tools\, information\, and technologies being developed at MAISRC. This year’s presentations will explore genetic control\, CO₂ and sound deterrents\, invasive species impacts on food webs\, swimmer’s itch\, and mercury\, watercraft inspection planning\, invasive aquatic plant management\, and more. \nTickets are $50\, and discount codes are available. Register HERE. \nContinental breakfast\, lunch\, and light refreshments will be served. \nVolunteer opportunities are also available for this event. Email MAISRC to volunteer\, and get a free ticket to the Showcase!
URL:https://mncola.org/event/register-for-the-2026-maisrc-showcase/
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