Conferences & Events
MN COLA Membership Meeting – September 17th
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... Read more »
Being Septic Smart – September 17
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... Read more »
MAISRC 2024 Showcase – in person! – September 25
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... Read more »
PFAS in Water: How did they get there and why are they so challenging to address? – October 3
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... Read more »
Learning from the past to manage inland lake fisheries for the future – October 8
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... Read more »
Inland lake shoreline assessment and best management practices in Michigan – October 15
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... Read more »
Basics of Shoreline Erosion Control – New Documents to help in design and management – October 29
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... Read more »
Low and No-Salt Water Softening and Conditioning – November 7
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... Read more »
2024 Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference – November 12-14
The 2024 Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference (UMISC) addresses both aquatic and terrestrial invasive species. This will be a hybrid conference with both in-person and online attendance options. The conference... Read more »
MN COLA Membership Meeting – December 10th
Hold the date! The next MN COLA Membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 10th at 9-11 am ct. Details TBA.
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 »