This in-person session is June 28 from 9:30-11:00 am at the Cass County Land Office, 218 Washburn Avenue E, Backus, MN 56435 Dr. Bruce R. Carlson, a retired professor from the University of Michigan Medical School, will lead the session addressing: An overview of how a typical area lake is put together and how it functions Numerous... Read more »

Register: $20 per person -- reserve now! Seating limited to 54 Use the QR code or go to https://nativenaturalshorelandtour.evenbrite.com   Gather at 8:00 am at Sunshine's Summerhouse at 2008 Hill Drive SW, Fairview Township Bus departs at 8:30 am and returns at 12:30 pm Questions? Call Sheila at (612) 226-6571

Join us at locations across Minnesota for a day of searching for starry stonewort, mystery snails, and other aquatic invasive species!

The September session of Itasca Waters’ Water Wisdom focuses on “Changing water quality in Itasca County lakes.” The webinar is from noon – 1 CT on September 5. The northeast region of Minnesota, and Minnesota overall, are well-known for iconic, high-quality waters. Some people have reported seeing decreases in water quality and unwelcome changes in... Read more »

We have three important topics on the docket: Concerns from the rise of vacation home rentals in lake country Septic systems and their impact to water quality The upcoming statewide elections and how that may influence the 2025 Legislative session in St. Paul. Register anytime before the meeting. The Zoom link for the meeting itself will... Read more »

Septic systems are a key element to keeping our lakes and rivers healthy. Waterfront property owners need to be aware of maintenance needs of septic systems and the University of Minnesota’s Onsite Sewage Treatment Program has your back. As part of the EPA’s SepticSmart Week (September 16-20) the Onsite Sewage Treatment Program is offering a... Read more »

Photo, University of Minnesota, MAISRC This event is in-person and gives you a great opportunity to see what’s happening at MAISRC, meet the researchers, and connect with other water stewards in Minnesota. This is in our backyard and we are privileged to have these kinds of opportunities. The event is from 8:30 to 5:30 at... Read more »

The October session of Itasca Waters’ Water Wisdom focuses on “PFAS in Water: How did they get there and why are they so challenging to address?” The webinar is from noon – 1 CT on October 3. PFAS, often referred to as "forever chemicals," are unlike any other harmful environmental contaminants that we have faced before.... Read more »

This free webinar is on October 8 at 1pm CT. It is put on by the Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership (MGLP). Registration is required. The seminar will highlight research that has used data from a collaborative project digitizing over a century of historical lake survey records from the Michigan DNR Institute for Fisheries Research. We... Read more »

This free webinar is on October 15 at 1pm CT. It is put on by the Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership (MGLP). Registration is required. This presentation will review the Inland Lake Shoreline Energy Assessment Tool. The goal of this new tool is to educate the user on important inland lake shoreline characteristics and to provide... Read more »

This free webinar is on October 29 at 1pm CT. It is put on by the Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership (MGLP). Registration is required. Bioengineering can offer a nature-based solution on lake shorelines for controlling erosion, adding beauty, and providing habitat for fishes, birds, and other fauna. However, reference materials for professionals conducting lakeshore bioengineering... Read more »

The November session of Itasca Waters’ Water Wisdom focuses on “Low and No-Salt Water Softening and Conditioning.” The webinar is from noon – 1 CT on November 7. Salt pollution is an increasing concern in Minnesota, as salt use for water softening, deicing roads, and other applications can lead to increasing chloride levels in our... Read more »