Conferences & Events
Events
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Introduction to Lakes Online course – begins January 20, 2026
Registration for the award-winning Michigan State University Extension Introduction to Lakes Online course is now open! MN COLA’s Jim Kutzner took this on-line course 4 years ago and thought it was... Read more »
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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... Read more »
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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... Read more »
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Genetic options for controlling invasive carp species
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... Read more »
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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... Read more »
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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... Read more »
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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... Read more »
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MN COLA Annual Membership Meeting – June 16
Hold the date. The Annual Membership meeting will be held on June 16, 2026.
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Genomic Surveillance of Zebra Mussel Populations Using Genotyping by Sequencing – July 8
Zebra mussels have expanded to at least 32 states in the USA, and the cost of prevention and mitigation of zebra mussel infestations continues to grow. Timely information on sources... Read more »
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Restoring our Underwater Forests: Can Native Revegetation Enhance Invasion Resistance in Lakes? – September 9
Current efforts to manage invasive plants in lakes rely on repeated herbicide treatments, which are costly and rarely lead to long-term control or native plant recovery. Revegetation, or the active... Read more »
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MN COLA September Membership Meeting – September 15
Hold the date. The September Membership meeting will be held on September 15, 2026.
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MGLP Lake Conservation Series: Disentangling the historical impacts of warming and fishing on exploited freshwater fish populations – October 13
Climate warming is reshaping thermal habitats in inland lakes, often reducing suitable conditions for cold- and cool-water species while expanding habitat for warm-water species. This shift raises an important management... Read more »