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  • Safeguarding Amphibians from the Invisible Invaders

    Chytrid fungi are microscopic aquatic pathogens that have caused severe amphibian declines worldwide and represent one of the largest biodiversity losses linked to disease. In Minnesota, the emerging chytrid fungus, Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans, is of growing concern for conservation and aquatic ecosystem health. Amy Kinsley, an Assistant Professor at the U of MN College of Veterinary... Read more »

  • MN COLA March Membership Meeting – March 17

    The March Membership meeting will be held on March 17, 2026 at 9 - 11 am. Click here to register anytime before the meeting. The Zoom link for the meeting will be provided following registration in an email from Zoom. Watch for it and be sure to save the email. Here's what's on the agenda:... Read more »

  • Area Lakes Conference

    Passionate about protecting our lakes? Join us on March 24th for the Lakes Area Conference! In partnership with Kandiyohi County Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA), we’re hosting a free and engaging event for lake owners, lake associations, and anyone who cares about protecting our waters. Hear from local experts about safe wake zones and preventing shoreline... Read more »

  • Wrap Recycle Right – March 31

    Sarah Bonvallet will present an overview of Minnesota’s new boat wrap recycling program, Wrap Recycle Right, created under the state’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law for boat wrap. She will explain how the law shifts recycling responsibility to producers, outline the role of key partners, and describe Minnesota’s significant volume of boat wrap waste. Also, she will describe... Read more »

  • FREE Boat Wrap Collection Event – April 25

    The Coon Lake Improvement Association (CLIA) has been working to support responsible boat wrap recycling and is hosting this public drop-off event in partnership with Wrap Recycle Right. This event is open to the public. Boat wrap from anywhere in Minnesota is accepted—no appointment needed! Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 Time: 10 AM – 2... Read more »

  • Genetic Options for Controlling Invasive Carp Species – May 6

              Improvements in our ability to re-write the genetics of living organisms that have been developed in the past few decades are rapidly accelerating the ability of biotechnology to address problems in medicine, agriculture, and the environment. In the area of pest and invasive species control, innovative new genetic methods are... Read more »

  • Lake Property Owners Stewardship Symposium 2026

    Join other lake property owners on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in a one-half day symposium, at Thumper Pond Resort, 300 Thumper Lodge Rd., Ottertail, MN 56571. The Otter Tail County AIS Task Force and Otter Tail County Coalition of Lake Associations have released the lineup for the 2026 Lake Property Owners Lake Stewardship Symposium. The Symposium... Read more »

  • MLR Leadership Summit

    The leadership summit will be held in Alexandria at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum. It is an opportunity for lake association leaders to connect, get a legislative update from Jeff Forester, and hear from the DNR. The summit is planned for June 3 from 2 – 5 pm. Admission will be $15 which covers... Read more »

  • Potential impact of fireworks on lakes and other waters

    Each year in the U.S., hundreds of millions of pounds of fireworks are used, releasing perchlorate—a key fireworks ingredient and a known drinking water contaminant—into the environment. Perchlorate can disrupt thyroid function, and studies have shown that fireworks can elevate perchlorate levels in nearby surface and groundwater. Dr. Andrew Jackson from Texas Tech University will... Read more »

  • 10th annual WAPOA AIS Roundtable

    Join us on June 6 in Crosslake for the 10th Annual Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Roundtable, proudly co-hosted by the Whitefish Area Property Owners Association (WAPOA) and the Crow Wing County Lakes and Rivers Alliance (LARA), in conjunction with researchers from the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC). Minnesota lakes are being impacted by... Read more »

  • MN COLA Annual Membership Meeting – June 16

    Hilarie Sorenson from MN Sea Grant and Chris Filstrup, a limnologist at the U of MN’s Natural Resources Research Institute, will fill us in on Sea Grant's Lake Lookout program and then we will dive into harmful algae blooms. We'll dive into the topic, but as you will hear, you won't consider diving into the... Read more »

  • 2026 Legislative Update Webinar with MLR Advocates

    So, what happened at the Minnesota Legislature this year? Join MLR for an update on the 2026 legislative session and what new policies, proposals, and emerging issues could mean for Minnesota lakes, rivers, lake associations, and local advocates. Register here.