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 for properly cleaning their boats and paddling equipment to avoid transferring aquatic invasive species and diseases between water bodies. This program is just as applicable... Read more »
MN Lake Management Society Symposium – February 4
The recently formed Minnesota Lake Management Society symposium is on February 4, 2025, from 8:30 am - 3:45 pm at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, MN. The 2025 symposium will focus on "Getting to the Bottom of Internal Phosphorus Loading". It will be a day of expert presentations on internal phosphorus loading diagnosis, evaluating management... Read more »
Itasca Waters 2025 “Practical Water Wisdom” – Invasive Freshwater Jellyfish
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 required for each session. Check out the Practical Water Wisdom page for more details and registration links. Here are the next four upcoming topics: February... 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 required for each session. Check out the Practical Water Wisdom page for more details and registration links. Here are the next three upcoming topics: March... 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 challenge for Eurasian watermilfoil management is developing methods that predict how a specific watermilfoil population will respond to a proposed control tactic. Our overall goal... 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 required for each session. Check out the Practical Water Wisdom page for more details and registration links. Here are the next two upcoming topics: April... 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 required for each session. Check out the Practical Water Wisdom page for more details and registration links. This series is presented by Itasca Waters with... 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 is their overview of the session: Wild rice is an icon of Minnesota and Indigenous history. Besides its cultural significance, wild rice provides many boons... 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 a platform for scientists, natural resource managers, and the public to learn about cutting-edge research, engage in discussions, and collaborate on efforts to prevent and... Read more »