Conferences & Events
MSU offers Introduction to Lakes Online – starts January 21
Registration for the award-winning Michigan State University Extension Introduction to Lakes Online course is now open! Our own Jim Kutzner took this on-line course 3 years ago and thought it was... Read more »
Sea Grant of Michigan launches MI Paddle Stewards to detect and report AIS
The MI Paddle Stewards program consists of a three-hour, self-paced online training. The program teaches paddlers to identify, report, and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Participants get tips... Read more »
Itasca Waters 2025 “Practical Water Wisdom” – Lakeshore Development and Natural Shoreline Protection to Preserve Biotic Health
Itasca Waters puts on a virtual learning series (think one-hour webinar) every first Thursday of the month at noon CT. Mark your calendars now and register for these sessions. Registration is... Read more »
MN COLA March Membership Meeting
The March quarterly Membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 18th at 9-11 AM CT. The agenda and meeting access will be available here as the date approaches.
Integrating genetic and herbicide studies to improve watermilfoil management outcomes
Managers increasingly recognize that Eurasian watermilfoil (including hybrids with native northern watermilfoil) is genetically diverse, and that strains can differ in their growth, spread, impacts, and herbicide response. A practical... Read more »
Itasca Waters 2025 “Practical Water Wisdom” – Beaver Dams, Ponds, and Effects
Itasca Waters puts on a virtual learning series (think one-hour webinar) every first Thursday of the month at noon CT. Mark your calendars now and register for these sessions. Registration is... Read more »
Itasca Waters 2025 “Practical Water Wisdom” – Climate Change Effects on Fisheries
Itasca Waters puts on a virtual learning series (think one-hour webinar) every first Thursday of the month at noon CT. Mark your calendars now and register for these sessions. Registration is... Read more »
Protect wild rice by removing rusty crayfish – May 1
On May 1 at noon CT, you will find a webinar put on by the MAISRC AIS Detectors program. Brennan Pederson and Valerie Brady will be presenting. Register now! Here... Read more »
MN COLA Annual Membership Meeting
The MN COLA Annual Membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 17th at 9-11 AM CT. The agenda and meeting access will be available here as the date approaches.
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.
AIS 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... 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.