Conferences & Events
Being Septic Smart – September 17
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... Read more »
MAISRC 2024 Showcase – in person! – September 25
Photo, University of Minnesota, MAISRC This 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... Read more »
PFAS in Water: How did they get there and why are they so challenging to address? – October 3
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... Read more »
Learning from the past to manage inland lake fisheries for the future – October 8
This free webinar is on October 8 at 1pm CT. It is put on by the Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership (MGLP). Registration is required. The seminar will highlight research that... Read more »
Inland lake shoreline assessment and best management practices in Michigan – October 15
This free webinar is on October 15 at 1pm CT. It is put on by the Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership (MGLP). Registration is required. This presentation will review the Inland... Read more »
Basics of Shoreline Erosion Control – New Documents to help in design and management – October 29
This free webinar is on October 29 at 1pm CT. It is put on by the Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership (MGLP). Registration is required. Bioengineering can offer a nature-based solution... Read more »
Low and No-Salt Water Softening and Conditioning – November 7
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. Salt pollution... Read more »
2024 Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference – November 12-14
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... Read more »
MN COLA Membership Meeting – December 10th
This will be a great meeting! In the first part of our meeting we will talk about kids and why we should be focusing on them. We often direct our... Read more »
MSU offers Introduction to Lakes Online – starts January 21
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... Read more »
Sea Grant of Michigan launches MI Paddle Stewards to detect and report AIS
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... Read more »
MN Lake Management Society Symposium – February 4
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. The 2025 symposium... Read more »