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SUMMARY:Climate change effects on fisheries - April 23
DESCRIPTION:Researchers from Minnesota\, Wisconsin and Missouri talk about their work in quantifying the impacts of climate change on fish growth and production using the largest-ever database of Midwest glacial lakes fisheries surveys to enable sustainable management. \nClimate change is causing inland lake water temperatures to rise\, ice durations to shorten\, and stratification regimes to shift. These habitat changes are creating novel challenges for freshwater fish and the productive fisheries they have long supported. We assessed shifts in habitat availability\, bioenergetic needs and capacity\, fish growth\, and fishery productivity using simulated water temperature data and fisheries monitoring data compiled from across the Midwest. \nMajor findings include: \n\nOn average\, species preferring colder temperatures lost more preferred habitat than was gained by species favoring warmer temperatures between 1980-2021.\nWhile warm-water species’ productivity has generally benefited from warming\, cooler-water species have generally lost productivity. These losses in productivity can be exacerbated by fishing in exploited populations.\nMany cool- and coldwater fish will experience increasing energetic challenges as the climate warms\, but thermal refuges will likely persist in larger and deeper lakes.\nThe growth patterns of fish can be influenced by temperature–and theory allows us to predict what these patterns look like\, but do fish actually follow these predictions? We explore this as a product of methodological and ecological mechanisms.\nThe effects of temperature on fish growth differ depending on fish size and age. Rising temperatures may accelerate early life growth for some species\, but slow growth and increase mortality for older life stages.\n\nCollectively\, this can result in complicated responses of fish growth across the diverse landscape of Midwestern lakes. Together\, these projects provide an actionable set of findings for managing fisheries under climate change.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/climate-change-effects-on-fisheries-april-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T090000
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SUMMARY:Containing Michigan’s first hydrilla infestation – May 21
DESCRIPTION:The mythic Hydra was a water serpent that sprouted two heads for every one cut off. In a similar fashion\, hydrilla – said to be the most invasive aquatic plant in the world – can grow new plants from stem fragments\, making it a formidable challenge to control. That challenge now faces Michigan\, where hydrilla was recently detected for the first time. Learn why hydrilla is such a threat\, how the Michigan Invasive Species Program is working to eradicate it\, and what you can do to help identify and report it. \nThe webinar starts at 8 am CT and is free\, but registration is required \nAfter registering\, you will receive an email from “EGLE Outreach” with a link for you to use to join the webinar.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/containing-michigans-first-hydrilla-infestation-may-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T100000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
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SUMMARY:Stories of Progress in Invasive Phragmites Management in Minnesota – May 22
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there has been a landscape-scale effort to prevent invasive Phragmites from becoming a major threat to Minnesota habitats for the past four years? Invasive Phragmites (Phragmites australis subsp. australis) is a tall\, non-native grass that can dominate wetlands and lakeshores\, displace native flora and fauna\, and harm recreation\, infrastructure\, and ecological functioning. Starting in 2017\, crowd-sourced reporting and dedicated surveillance revealed a manageable invasion that\, with adequate effort\, could be reversed. \nWe partnered with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and many local managers to confront the problem. Now\, four years into a carefully coordinated\, statewide control effort\, partners have largely succeeded in preventing the sprawling invasive Phragmites stands seen in other states. Ongoing efforts have continued to raise awareness and identify new populations. A substantial number of previously treated populations are no longer detectable. \nWe will also discuss progress toward finding alternatives for wastewater treatment facilities that use invasive Phragmites in their operations\, as well as hybridization with native Phragmites. \nConcerned individuals can help by learning to identify the plant\, avoiding actions that could contribute to its spread\, and reporting suspected new populations. With collaboration\, attention to detail\, and persistence\, we can prevent invasive Phragmites from transforming Minnesota lakeshores\, wetlands\, and other habitats. \nThe webinar starts at 9 am CT on May 22 and is free\, but registration is required. \nAbout the speakers: \nChelsey Blanke is a U of M researcher focused on invasive species and ecological restoration. She and Julia Bohnen work closely with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and many local managers to coordinate the statewide invasive Phragmites control effort. She is driven by a passion for wildlife and a desire to help people help the environment. \nJulia Bohnen is involved in research and outreach related to ecological restoration and invasive species management. Her current work involves coordinating with multiple partners in a statewide invasive Phragmites control effort and consulting with wastewater treatment facility operators to transition from using invasive Phragmites for biosolids dewatering. She also co-facilitates a series of five online Ecological Restoration Extension courses. \nDan Larkin is a MAISRC Research Fellow and Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Fisheries\, Wildlife and Conservation Biology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. He and his research team work on applied challenges in invasive species management and ecological restoration in lakes\, wetlands\, and terrestrial habitats. Through his extension program\, he trains volunteers and professionals to support invasive species response and ecological restoration efforts.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/stories-of-progress-in-invasive-phragmites-management-in-minnesota-may-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T120000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
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SUMMARY:WAPOA hosts AIS Roundtable - June 1
DESCRIPTION:The Whitefish Area Property Owner’s Association and the Crow Wing LARA are hosting the 8th Annual AIS Roundtable featuring speakers from the University of Minnesota AIS Research Center. The event provides a great opportunity to hear from the Center’s Director\, Dr. Nick Phelps\, as well as from several researchers with projects underway. \nThe event runs from 8:30 to noon CT in Crosslake\, MN. Register here to attend the event in person or on-line.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/wapoa-hosts-ais-roundtable-june-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T170000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20240520T143343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T204906Z
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SUMMARY:Which Plants Should I Plant? – June 13\, or repeated on June 20
DESCRIPTION:The 1-hour webinar is free and starts at noon CT on June 13. The session will be repeated on June 20 at 6 pm CT. \nGrow your knowledge of native Minnesotan plants as you prepare your own gardens with MN Sea Grant’s Jessy Carlson and John Bly of Metro Blooms for a free webinar hosted by Cook County Higher Education. This event is part of MN Sea Grant’s project on Partnering with Local Governments for Climate Adaptation. \nMore information and the registration link are available for the specific session you want to attend: June 13 session or June 20 session (these are different links).
URL:https://mncola.org/event/which-plants-should-i-plant-june-13-or-repeated-on-june-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T110000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T204914Z
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SUMMARY:MN COLA Annual Membership Meeting - June 18th
DESCRIPTION:Our Annual meeting of 2024 will be held on June 18th at 9-11 am cdt. \nMeeting topics and speakers: \n\nElection of Directors for the MN COLA Board. Director terms are 3 years and we have several seats to fill. Note: if you have interest in joining the MN COLA Board\, please contact Kevin Farum to register your interest.\nKathryn Hoffman\, CEO of the non-profit Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA)\, will brief us on the efforts they have underway to protect Minnesota’s public waters. MCEA’s lawyers and scientists are directly involved with environmental legislation in St. Paul and in every major legal fight to protect our water. Kathryn last joined us in December 2020 and she was very well received.\nJeff Forester from MN Lakes and Rivers Advocates will provide us with an update on the short 2024 Minnesota Legislative Session that ends on May 20.\nHilarie Sorenson is the newly appointed Water Resources Extension Educator for MN Sea Grant. She is charged with helping to address complex water quality issues through resources and programs. We offered her the opportunity to explain her new role and also to hear from you\, our caring lake and river volunteers about your priorities and needs. So besides getting to know Hilarie\, you can help her help us with a few polling questions during her presentation.\n John Rodgers from Clemson University will talk to us about hydrilla\, one of the most concerning AIS that has not yet reached Minnesota. He will follow the infestation spread from Florida up the east coast and now in Michigan\, the impact on lakes\, and what to expect. Many of you became familiar with Dr. Rodgers when starry stonewort was found in Minnesota in 2015. We are so pleased that he will spend some time with MN COLA.\n\nClick on this Registration Link anytime before the meeting. The Zoom link for the meeting itself will be provided following registration. You will also receive an email from Zoom with the meeting link and more details.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/mn-cola-annual-membership-meeting-june-18th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T090000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
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SUMMARY:Getting AIS into the classrooms – June 25
DESCRIPTION:Getting students aware of AIS is a good thing and it will also foster behavior change in adults. Lake Superior State University brings together students\, teachers\, natural resource mentors\, and staff from LSSU’s Center for Freshwater Research and Education to conduct hands-on research into local invasive species issues. Learn how this collaboration has fostered local\, student-led stewardship projects to raise awareness and inspire action in communities across Northern Michigan. Then let’s do more of this in Minnesota! \nThe webinar starts at 8 am CT and is free\, but registration is required. \nAfter registering\, you will receive an email from “EGLE Outreach” with a link for you to use to join the webinar.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/getting-ais-into-the-classrooms-june-25-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T113000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20240520T144328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T204922Z
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SUMMARY:An Underwater Tour through a North Country Lake! – June 28
DESCRIPTION:This in-person session is June 28 from 9:30-11:00 am at the Cass County Land Office\, 218 Washburn Avenue E\, Backus\, MN 56435 \nDr. Bruce R. Carlson\, a retired professor from the University of Michigan Medical School\, will lead the session addressing: \n\nAn overview of how a typical area lake is put together and how it functions\nNumerous underwater videos that paint a vivid picture of the fascinating activities of many of the aquatic inhabitants of the lake\nHow zebra mussels and Eurasian water milfoil affect the ecology of a lake.\n\nDr. Carlson has written two books on lakes and a new one on aquatic invasive species. An avid fisherman\, for 25 years\, he wrote articles for In-Fisherman magazine.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/an-underwater-tour-through-a-north-country-lake-june-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T123000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20240519T203059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240728T184812Z
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SUMMARY:Native & Natural: A Shoreland Preservation and Restoration Tour
DESCRIPTION:Register: \n$20 per person — reserve now! Seating limited to 54 \nUse the QR code or go to https://nativenaturalshorelandtour.evenbrite.com \n \nGather at 8:00 am at Sunshine’s Summerhouse at 2008 Hill Drive SW\, Fairview Township \nBus departs at 8:30 am and returns at 12:30 pm \nQuestions? Call Sheila at (612) 226-6571
URL:https://mncola.org/event/native-natural-a-shoreland-preservation-and-restoration-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T130000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20240520T130006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T184029Z
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SUMMARY:Starry Trek 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us at locations across Minnesota for a day of searching for starry stonewort\, mystery snails\, and other aquatic invasive species!
URL:https://mncola.org/event/starry-trek-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T130000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20240728T195342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T165326Z
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SUMMARY:Changing Water Quality in Itasca County Lakes - September 5
DESCRIPTION:The September session of Itasca Waters’ Water Wisdom focuses on “Changing water quality in Itasca County lakes.” The webinar is from noon – 1 CT on September 5. \nThe northeast region of Minnesota\, and Minnesota overall\, are well-known for iconic\, high-quality waters. Some people have reported seeing decreases in water quality and unwelcome changes in algae and plants in lakes. \nThis presentation explores these concerns and the data that help understand how lakes might be changing. An exploration of the factors that might lead to changes in our lakes is also discussed. \nThe webinar is free\, but registration is required. Click here to register.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/changing-water-quality-in-itasca-county-lakes-september-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T110000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20240504T190214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T144407Z
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SUMMARY:MN COLA Membership Meeting - September 17th
DESCRIPTION:We have three important topics on the docket: \n\nConcerns from the rise of vacation home rentals in lake country\nSeptic systems and their impact to water quality\nThe upcoming statewide elections and how that may influence the 2025 Legislative session in St. Paul.\n\nRegister anytime before the meeting. The Zoom link for the meeting itself will be provided following registration. You will also receive an email from Zoom with the meeting link and more details. \nOur meeting will start with Chris LeClair\, the Director of Otter Tail County’s Land and Resource department. Otter Tail County is a leader in establishing an ordinance regarding vacation home rentals. The county’s ordinance went into effect on July 1 of this year. \n \nVacation home rentals can impact public health\, safety\, quality of life\, as well as water and environmental quality. Many of your lakes\, towns and counties are wrestling with vacation home rentals and their impacts\, so looking into Otter Tail County’s new ordinance will make us all smarter. \n \n \nOur meeting is being held during the EPA’s SepticSmart Week 2024 (purely coincidence)\, and since many our lake and river properties use septic systems or holding tanks\, we thought that would be a great tie in to our collective interest in water quality. And it also ties into our meeting’s first speaker\, as septic system are one of the vacation home rental concerns. \nWe are very fortunate to have Sara Heger\, from the U of MN’s Onsite Sewage Treatment Program setting the stage at our MN COLA meeting to talk about the connection of septic system and water quality. Sara is also leading the webinar on “Being Septic Smart” at 7 pm CT on the same day as our meeting. She is the go-to person for all things septic! You’ll hear Sara at our meeting and you’ll probably want to register for that webinar \n \n \nLast\, but certainly not least\, Jeff Forester of MN Lakes and Rivers Advocates will brief us on November’s statewide elections\, where you may want to get involved\, what the elections that might mean for the 2025 Legislative session\, and what MLR is thinking about their Legislative priorities for 2025. \n \n \nRegister anytime before the meeting.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/mn-cola-membership-meeting-september-17th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T210000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
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SUMMARY:Being Septic Smart – September 17
DESCRIPTION: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 Minnesota’s Onsite Sewage Treatment Program has your back. \nAs part of the EPA’s SepticSmart Week (September 16-20) the Onsite Sewage Treatment Program is offering a free online training opportunity on ‘Being Septic Smart’ on Tuesday\, September 17\, from 7 to 9 p.m. \nThe ‘Being Septic Smart’ webinar teaches property owners the basics about how their septic systems work\, including how to care for and maintain a septic system so it can function during or beyond its design lifetime. The webinar is free\, but you need to register. Click here for more information and registration.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/being-septic-smart-september-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T173000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20240520T142325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T135058Z
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SUMMARY:MAISRC 2024 Showcase – in person! - September 25
DESCRIPTION:Photo\, University of Minnesota\, MAISRC \nThis 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 in Minnesota. This is in our backyard and we are privileged to have these kinds of opportunities. The event is from 8:30 to 5:30 at the St. Paul Student Center. \nClick here for more information and registration.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/maisrc-2024-showcase-in-person-september-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T130000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20240728T190029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T155809Z
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SUMMARY:PFAS in Water: How did they get there and why are they so challenging to address? – October 3
DESCRIPTION: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 – 1 CT on October 3. \nPFAS\, often referred to as “forever chemicals\,” are unlike any other harmful environmental contaminants that we have faced before. Once they enter the environment they don’t fully degrade\, and they spread quickly through water and air. This has allowed them to contaminate pristine waters in remote regions\, including the middle of Lake Superior. And to add to the challenge\, PFAS are more than just PFOS and PFOA – there are thousands of PFAS\, including “precursors” that can transform into PFOS or PFOA once they enter the environment. \nThis presentation will highlight recent work evaluating PFAS in Lake Superior\, challenges and emerging solutions for PFAS monitoring and treatment\, and a perspective on what people and agencies can do to help address the problem. \nThe webinar is free\, but registration is required. Click here for further information and registration.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/pfas-in-water-how-did-they-get-there-and-why-are-they-so-challenging-to-address-october-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T140000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20240728T192824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240728T195858Z
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SUMMARY:Learning from the past to manage inland lake fisheries for the future – October 8
DESCRIPTION:This free webinar is on October 8 at 1pm CT. It is put on by the Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership (MGLP). Registration is required. \nThe seminar will highlight research that has used data from a collaborative project digitizing over a century of historical lake survey records from the Michigan DNR Institute for Fisheries Research. We are using these records to examine changes in fish growth and abundance\, and the timing of mass mortality events. The presenter will show examples that empirically test several predicted impacts of climate change across Michigan lakes. \nThe list of upcoming lake conservation webinars and all previous MGLP webinar recordings are available online.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/learning-from-the-past-to-manage-inland-lake-fisheries-for-the-future-october-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T140000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20240728T194049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T155829Z
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SUMMARY:Inland lake shoreline assessment and best management practices in Michigan – October 15
DESCRIPTION:This free webinar is on October 15 at 1pm CT. It is put on by the Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership (MGLP). Registration is required. \nThis presentation will review the Inland Lake Shoreline Energy Assessment Tool. The goal of this new tool is to educate the user on important inland lake shoreline characteristics and to provide a standardized approach for Michigan users to evaluate the erosive potential of an inland lake shoreline. Assessing an inland lake shoreline is important for selecting an appropriate shoreline protection design that minimizes impacts to inland lake resources. Some example best practices for shoreline protection will be highlighted. Although the webinar is focused on Michigan\, it is just as applicable in Minnesota. \nThe list of upcoming lake conservation webinars and all previous MGLP webinar recordings are available online.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/inland-lake-shoreline-assessment-and-best-management-practices-in-michigan-october-15-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T140000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20240728T194813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T155823Z
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SUMMARY:Basics of Shoreline Erosion Control - New Documents to help in design and management - October 29
DESCRIPTION:This free webinar is on October 29 at 1pm CT. It is put on by the Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership (MGLP). Registration is required. \nBioengineering can offer a nature-based solution on lake shorelines for controlling erosion\, adding beauty\, and providing habitat for fishes\, birds\, and other fauna. However\, reference materials for professionals conducting lakeshore bioengineering projects and for homeowners seeking to have them installed are lacking. This presentation will introduce two new MGLP-produced reference documents for professionals and homeowners that help build the foundation for understanding what is happening at the shoreline and provide some basic design tips for dealing with erosion across a range of environmental conditions. \nThe list of upcoming lake conservation webinars and all previous MGLP webinar recordings are available online.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/basics-of-shoreline-erosion-control-new-documents-to-help-in-design-and-management-october-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T130000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20240728T195009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T155817Z
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SUMMARY:Low and No-Salt Water Softening and Conditioning - November 7
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSalt pollution is an increasing concern in Minnesota\, as salt use for water softening\, deicing roads\, and other applications can lead to increasing chloride levels in our lakes\, streams\, and rivers. Elevated chloride levels can be harmful to aquatic ecosystems and species like dragonflies and freshwater mussels. Research in Minnesota has identified water softening as a major source of chloride\, as much of the state has very hard water and home water softening is common. There is high interest in low- and no-salt treatment alternatives to reduce chloride pollution\, but there is limited research and guidance for consumers. \nThis presentation will give an overview of alternatives to home water softening as well as some of the costs and benefits of these technologies. \nThe webinar is free\, but registration is required. Click here to register.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/2092/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T170000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20240728T185947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T132444Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference - November 12-14
DESCRIPTION: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 will be held in Duluth. Early Bird rates apply through September 27\, 2024. \nThe goal of conference is to strengthen management of invasive species\, especially prevention\, control\, and containment. There have been great strides in invasive species research\, prevention\, and management\, but much work still must be done. The conference provides numerous opportunities to network with professionals\, land managers\, researchers\, nonprofits\, and others. \nMany of us have attended in the past\, especially since it is in our backyard. It’s a great vehicle for getting smarter and connecting with everybody who’s anybody in AIS in Minnesota\, Wisconsin\, and Michigan. \nHere’s the link to the conference website and here’s a link to the plenary and topical sessions.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/2024-upper-midwest-invasive-species-conference-november-12-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T110000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
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SUMMARY:MN COLA Membership Meeting - December 10th
DESCRIPTION:This will be a great meeting! \nIn the first part of our meeting we will talk about kids and why we should be focusing on them. We often direct our efforts toward adults as we work to improve some lake problem\, but we know that engaging kids in issues that impact the environment is a winning ticket. Once kids learn about something they push their parents and grandparents to change their behaviors. \nWe will kick off this discussion with DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen\, who also has been focusing on kids with the “No Child Left Inside” program. \n \nAnd we will highlight programs for kids that are being run across Minnesota on AIS\, safe boating practices\, and more. You will have the opportunity to hear what’s being done in Hubbard County\, Stearns County\, and Itasca County. These are programs that you can bring to your COLA/LARA or your local lake/river association. Now is the time to start planning programs for the 2025 boating season! \n \nTo round out this portion of the meeting\, we will hear from Ezri Farnum\, the President of the Koronis Lake Association. Ezri is likely the youngest lake association President in Minnesota. You can hear her story and then imagine how much energy and enthusiasm could be brought to your lake/river association by getting a younger generation involved. They have passion for protecting the water and they see opportunities with younger eyes. \nWe are very excited to bring this “focus on kids” to you! \nAnd since we just had our Statewide elections\, it is definitely the time to talking about what this means for our collective efforts to protect the public waters of Minnesota. Jeff Forester from Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates will be on the agenda to talk about how the 2024 election changed the landscape in the Minnesota Legislature and how that may shape our efforts to protect the water. This is an important conversation! \nAs usual\, the meeting will be held via Zoom and registration is required. \nRegister anytime before the meeting. The Zoom link for the meeting itself will be provided following registration. You will also receive an email from Zoom with the meeting link and more details. \nAs always\, everyone welcome to attend\, so feel free to forward this meeting information.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/mn-cola-membership-meeting-december-10th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T170000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20241030T135736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T163240Z
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SUMMARY:MSU offers Introduction to Lakes Online - starts January 21
DESCRIPTION: 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 highly valuable and completely relevant to Minnesota Lakes. \nThis introductory six-week online course kicks off January 21 and is designed for anyone interested in inland lakes including concerned residents\, decision makers\, local leaders\, and lakefront property owners. Course instructors include faculty from MSU Extension and state agency personnel. \nCourse topics include lake ecology\, watershed management\, shoreline protection\, aquatic plants\, Michigan water law\, and community engagement. These six topics are explored online through video lectures\, interactive activities\, and discussion forums. Additional resources are also provided for those looking to dive deeper into a topic. Participants communicate with each other and instructors through lively discussion forums and biweekly Ask-an-Expert webinars which include guests from organizations such as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of Environment\, Great Lakes\, and Energy. \nRegistration is open now through January 28\, 2025\, at 5 pm ET. The cost of the course is $115 per person.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/msu-offers-introduction-to-lakes-online-starts-january-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T170000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20250120T135523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T135712Z
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SUMMARY:Sea Grant of Michigan launches MI Paddle Stewards to detect and report AIS
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program is just as applicable in Minnesota as in Michigan!
URL:https://mncola.org/event/sea-grant-of-michigan-launches-mi-paddle-stewards-to-detect-and-report-ais/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T154500
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20250114T201831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T210137Z
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SUMMARY:MN Lake Management Society Symposium – February 4
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 options\, predicting and assessing outcomes\, and an overview of regulatory and funding considerations. \nThe day will include case studies\, panel discussions\, and plenty of time for networking. Here is a link to the program agenda. \nThe cost is $70 for adults and $35 for students. Registration is required.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/mn-lake-management-society-symposium-february-4/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T130000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20250114T202709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T210147Z
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SUMMARY:Itasca Waters 2025 “Practical Water Wisdom” - Invasive Freshwater Jellyfish
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHere are the next four upcoming topics: \n\nFebruary 6 – Invasive Freshwater Jellyfish – Why Are They Increasing So Fast and What Do They Do in Lakes?\nMarch 6\, – Lakeshore Development and Natural Shoreline Protection to Preserve Biotic Health\nApril 3 – Beaver Dams\, Ponds\, and Effects\nMay 1 – Climate Change Effects on Fisheries\n\n This series is presented by Itasca Waters with the support from Minnesota Sea Grant\, Itasca Soil and Water Conservation District\, Itasca Coalition of Lake Associations\, KAXE/KBXE\, Rapids Radio and Grand Rapids Herald Review.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/itasca-waters-2025-practical-water-wisdom-invasive-freshwater-jellyfish/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T130000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20250114T202853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T170541Z
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SUMMARY:Itasca Waters 2025 “Practical Water Wisdom” - Lakeshore Development and Natural Shoreline Protection to Preserve Biotic Health
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHere are the next three upcoming topics: \n\nMarch 6\, – Lakeshore Development and Natural Shoreline Protection to Preserve Biotic Health\nApril 3 – Beaver Dams\, Ponds\, and Effects\nMay 1 – Climate Change Effects on Fisheries\n\n This series is presented by Itasca Waters with the support from Minnesota Sea Grant\, Itasca Soil and Water Conservation District\, Itasca Coalition of Lake Associations\, KAXE/KBXE\, Rapids Radio and Grand Rapids Herald Review.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/itasca-waters-2025-practical-water-wisdom-lakeshore-development-and-natural-shoreline-protection-to-preserve-biotic-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T110000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20250114T202922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T170549Z
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SUMMARY:MN COLA March Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The March quarterly Membership meeting will be held on Tuesday\, March 18th at 9-11 AM CT. This will be a really interesting meeting covering the new boat operator’s license\, the (now) very busy legislative session in St. Paul\, things you may not understand about beavers\, and a few other topics along the way. \nThe 2025 boating season brings a few new rules and new requirements for boaters. We are pleased to have Lieutenant Eric Sullivan\, the DNR’s Marine Unit Supervisor\, as our first speaker. He will outline the new mandatory education and boat operator’s license\, and provide the latest information on who is impacted and what they will need to do. \nMN COLA is pleased to have played a role in getting this legislation passed to increase safety on the water and to help more boaters understand how to manage conflicts over the use of the water resources. \n \n \nBeavers! You might be thinking about them as a nuisance species because of the property damage they can cause\, but these aquatic animals can be a very positive force for the environment as “nature’s engineers”. An expert on beavers is right here in Minnesota working at the U of M. \nEmily Fairfax is an Assistant Professor of Geography in the Department of Geography\, Environment\, and Society at the University of Minnesota\, and is also affiliated with the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory. Beavers are gaining popularity around the world as a partner in climate change adaptation and mitigation work. But how do we balance human\, ecological\, hydrological\, and economic considerations when we work with beavers? \n \n \n \n \n \nJeff Forester of MN Lakes and Rivers Advocates will be on hand to provide us with an update on the 2025 Legislative session. You can be assured Jeff will have fascinating insights on the Governor’s proposed 50% cut to the AIS Prevention Aid and other topics affecting our public waters. \n \n \nAnd there will be more topics to hear about at the meeting! \nAs usual\, the meeting will be held via Zoom and registration is required. Register anytime before the meeting. The Zoom link for the meeting itself will be provided following registration. You will also receive an email from Zoom with the meeting link and more details. \nAs always\, everyone welcome to attend\, so feel free to forward this meeting information.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/mn-cola-march-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T140000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20250114T203014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T170557Z
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SUMMARY:Integrating genetic and herbicide studies to improve watermilfoil management outcomes
DESCRIPTION: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 is to develop genetic tests that can assist managers in decision making. \nIn this presentation\, we will illustrate how we are combining genetic survey and monitoring of invasive watermilfoil populations with field and laboratory studies of herbicide response to inform management. In the short term\, we have developed an online interface for managers to find information on the geographic distribution and herbicide response of watermilfoil strains (MilfoilMapper). A longer-term goal of this research is to identify the specific genes involved in traits (e.g.\, herbicide response) to develop rapid genetic assays to inform management decisions. We will illustrate our approach to identifying genes involved in herbicide response\, and present results for fluridone resistance in two strains. \nRegister here for the event.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/integrating-genetic-and-herbicide-studies-to-improve-watermilfoil-management-outcomes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T130000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20250114T203050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T170604Z
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SUMMARY:Itasca Waters 2025 “Practical Water Wisdom” - Beaver Dams\, Ponds\, and Effects
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHere are the next two upcoming topics: \n\nApril 3 – Beaver Dams\, Ponds\, and Effects\nMay 1 – Climate Change Effects on Fisheries\n\n This series is presented by Itasca Waters with the support from Minnesota Sea Grant\, Itasca Soil and Water Conservation District\, Itasca Coalition of Lake Associations\, KAXE/KBXE\, Rapids Radio and Grand Rapids Herald Review.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/itasca-waters-2025-practical-water-wisdom-beaver-dams-ponds-and-effects/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T100000
DTSTAMP:20250818T163035
CREATED:20250114T203137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T170613Z
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SUMMARY:Special seminar – Using the DNR petition process to regulate wake surfing on your lake
DESCRIPTION: \nSurf boats are here and more are coming. Wondering what you can do about enhanced wake activities damaging your lake? \nJoin our special 1-hour Zoom seminar on April 16 at 9 am CT to understand how to create an approved ordinance regulating enhanced wake activities using the MN DNR’s petition process. \nRegister here today! \n\nMN COLA and SafeWakes for Minnesota Lakes have joined together to provide you with an option that may be possible for your lake.\nChuck Becker and Steve Frawley from SafeWakes have done the research and want to share it with you.\nDuring the Q&A session\, Chuck and Steve will be joined by the Caribou Lake Association president who successfully navigated the DNR petition process resulting in an approved ordinance regulating wake surfing activity.\n\n
URL:https://mncola.org/event/special-seminar-using-the-dnr-petition-process-to-regulate-wake-surfing-on-your-lake/
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