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Invasive Mussel Collaborative hosts: How invasive mussels impact and are affected by North American ecosystems

Want to delve a little deeper into the zebra and quagga mussel invasion? Try this webinar put on by the Invasive Mussel Collaborative. It includes two presentations: Mussel squeeze: dissolved oxygen and temperature can “squeeze” zebra mussels out of invaded reservoirs by Rich Miller and Crysta Gantz with Portland State University, Portland, OR Dreissena (zebra and... Read more »

MN COLA Annual Meeting

The 2023 MN COLA Annual Meeting will be held in person at the Initiative Foundation in beautiful downtown Little Falls, MN! Our Annual Member Meeting promises to be content rich and an exciting opportunity to meet in person. The agenda includes the all-important Legislative Update. Jeff Forester of Minnesota Lakes and River’s Advocates will be... Read more »

MAISRC hosts AIS workshop for North Central MN

Join the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC) and regional leaders in a two-day workshop about priority aquatic invasive species concerns for North Central Minnesota. Date: Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24, 2023 Location: Cedar Lakes Casino, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633 Cost: $45 for both Friday and Saturday; $30 for Friday only. There is no option to... Read more »

Itasca Waters virtual session addresses impending AIS threats: Can they kill my pet or hurt my kids?

Dr. Cody Sheik is a microbial ecologist at the University of Minnesota Duluth where he focuses his work on the roles microorganisms, especially cyanobacteria, play in freshwater ecosystems. In this virtual session he will share important research to identify what microbes are present across Minnesota and the Great Lakes, and to consider the implications to our... Read more »

Starry Trek 2023

Plan to be part of Starry Trek 2023! Starry Trek is organized by the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center and University of Minnesota Extension in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Registration is open now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/starry-trek-2023-tickets-664078706287.

MAISRC Showcase is Wednesday, September 20!

The 2023 MAISRC Showcase will be held this year on September 20th. EARLY BIRD registration for the annual AIS Research and Management Showcase opens Monday, August 14th. Ticket price of $25 $20 (early bird pricing!) includes exclusive access to recordings of the showcase, before the general public. Click this link (on or after the 14th) to... Read more »

Blooming Waters: Understanding Harmful Algal Blooms and Safe Drinking Water

Highly relevant for Minnesota, this free webinar is hosted by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Harmful algal blooms are a growing concern across the nation, and Michigan is no exception. These blooms can produce toxins that pose significant risks to both human health and aquatic ecosystems. In this webinar, we... Read more »

Register now for the North American Lake Management Society Symposium

October 22–26, 2023 in Erie, Pennsylvania: It’s pricey and requires travel, but this a big, important conference for lake managers and concerned citizens. The North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) and Pennsylvania Lake Management Society invites you to attend the 43rd International Symposium At a time when climate change, invasive species risks, and cultural pressures threaten the natural environment and... Read more »