Conferences & Events
Events
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Strategies for Recreational Watercraft Governance
This practical webinar will be exploring why and how boat traffic is legally managed on lakes and rivers—and what that means for communities, recreation, and water protection. A panel featuring... Read more »
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Safeguarding Amphibians from the Invisible Invaders
Chytrid fungi are microscopic aquatic pathogens that have caused severe amphibian declines worldwide and represent one of the largest biodiversity losses linked to disease. In Minnesota, the emerging chytrid fungus,... Read more »
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MN COLA March Membership Meeting – March 17
Hold the date. The March Membership meeting will be held on March 17, 2026.
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Genetic options for controlling invasive carp species
Improvements in our ability to re-write the genetics of living organisms that have been developed in the past few decades are rapidly accelerating the ability of biotechnology to address problems... Read more »
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MLR Leadership Summit
The leadership summit will be held in Alexandria at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum. It is an opportunity for lake association leaders to connect, get a legislative update from... Read more »
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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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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.
