Conferences & Events
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 »
AIS Detectors training (May and June)
The AIS Detectors Core Course is an introduction to aquatic invasive species (AIS) science, identification, and surveillance. You will learn how to identify and... Read more »
WAPOA’s 9th Annual AIS Roundtable
Explore the latest research on starry stonewort, zebra mussels' impact on fish mercury levels, eDNA for volunteer AIS surveillance, and machine learning-driven boater movement modeling. Plus, discover new strategies for... Read more »
Lake Stewardship Symposium (May 31 – Ottertail)
The symposium targets issues that are top of mind for lake property owners, including: AIS prevention 2025 Minnesota Legislative session Vacation lake home rentals (VRBOs) Shoreline restoration opportunities Updates from... Read more »
Midwest Beaver Summit 2025 (June 5 – virtual & Skokie, IL)
If you are gnawing for more insights into beavers after the fascinating presentation at the March MN COLA meeting, check out the Midwest Beaver Summit 2025. This hybrid session can... Read more »
Septic Health Check: A Deep Dive into Inspections & Maintenance (June 5 – Virtual)
Northwoods Excavating, a family-owned and operated business from Balsam, MN will be conducting an inspection of a septic system in Itasca County, highlighting the key aspects they assess as septic... Read more »
MN COLA Annual Membership Meeting
MN COLA’s Annual meeting is coming up soon, and besides electing Board Members, we will have 2 key topics: Strategies for continuing to provide AIS prevention with potential funding cuts.... Read more »
Digging in: Michigan’s Unconventional Response to Hydrilla (June 25 – virtual)
Hydrilla is known as one of the most difficult aquatic invasive plants to control. When it was found for the first time in Michigan in September 2023, the Michigan Invasive... Read more »
Biology and Management of Starry Stonewort (July 10 – virtual)
Dr. Dan Larkin, from the University of Minnesota will talk about the history of starry stonewort in North America and Minnesota, what we know about factors that influence its spread,... Read more »
How Low Can We Go? Zebra Mussel Control with Low-Dose Copper Treatments (July 17 – virtual)
The USGS and MAISRC have been researching alternative strategies for invasive mussel population control using copper concentrations around 10% of the labelled maximum dose. The research has included two bay-wide... Read more »
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 »