Conferences & Events
MGLP: Conservationists’ perspectives of governance in the Iowa Great Lakes
In Person 1st Street Southeast, Little Falls, MN, United StatesMultiple activities within watershed boundaries impact the quality of freshwater systems and this presentation examines stakeholders' perspectives of governance in the Iowa Great Lakes region. Conservationists' perspectives on the region's environmental pressures, barriers they encounter, and solutions within this system are discussed.
MGLP: Shoreline Living Volume Two: Property owner experiences in lakefront conservation
In Person 1st Street Southeast, Little Falls, MN, United StatesThe second volume of the MGLP’s Living document highlights families who live on natural shorelines and have taken a variety of steps to benefit themselves and their lakes. This is an opportunity to hear directly from some of the featured property owners as they share their experiences in conservation.
MGLP: Healthy Watersheds, High-Quality Waters- A New program for protecting the wonderful waters of Wisconsin
In Person 1st Street Southeast, Little Falls, MN, United StatesThe overall goal of the Healthy Watersheds, High-Quality Waters initiative is to keep 100% of the priority healthy watersheds and high-quality waters within them at or better than their current conditions through 2030.
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 »
May 31 webinar – Update on wakes, waves, and propeller wash research from UMN’s SAFL
Register today for this webinar with Jeff Marr and Andy Riesgraf of the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of Minnesota for an update on this critically important research: recently completed, in-process, and future. This free session is on May 31 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, but you must register in advance. Big thanks go... 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 »
Why, Oh Why Won’t They Clean, Drain and Dry? Understanding Impediments to Boater and Angler Behavior Change
Join this webinar on Aug 10, 2023, 08:00 am CT and hear the results of a Michigan State University study about boater resistance to cleaning their equipment of harmful, transferrable AIS. It’s free, but you need to register in advance. Aquatic invasive species continue to be spread by boaters and anglers, primarily by those who... 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.
Dr. Mark Seeley headlines MN COLA’s September ONLINE-ONLY meeting
The MN COLA meeting will be held Tuesday September 19 from 10 – 3 CT ONLINE ONLY on Zoom. Dr. Mark Seeley is a renowned climatologist and meteorologist who recently retired from the University of Minnesota and is now with the Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership Mark will present on the impact of climate change to... Read more »
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 »