Conferences & Events
Events
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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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MN COLA December Membership Meeting – December 8
Hold the date. The December Membership meeting will be held on December 8, 2026.