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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:20240905T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T130000
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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:20240810T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T130000
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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:20240725T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20240519T203059Z
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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:20240628T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T113000
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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:20240625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
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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:20240618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
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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:20240613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20240520T143343Z
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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:20240601T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20240311T141203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T122113Z
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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:20240522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20240311T142150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T142150Z
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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:20240521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20240315T142822Z
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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:20240423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20240311T143613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T130926Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240413
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SUMMARY:Head to Stevens Point for the 2024 Wisconsin Water Week convention
DESCRIPTION:April 10-12\, 2024\, in Stevens Point\, Wisconsin \nThis is a well-done annual conference that is put on by a well-established partnership of government\, higher education\, and lake groups. While some sessions will pertain to Wisconsin’s specific governance\, most of the sessions will be highly relevant to Minnesota’s lakes and rivers. \nThis statewide convention brings together professionals\, students\, community members\, and businesses who love water. The 2024 event will feature plenary speakers\, as well as interactive workshops and content-rich concurrent sessions with time for speakers to address participants’ questions. \nThis event is a collaboration of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources\, the Extension Lakes Program within the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point\, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension\, and the statewide organization of lake groups\, Wisconsin Lakes. They are a partnership of people caring for our legacy of lakes\, rivers\, and watersheds through science\, education\, and citizen involvement. \nOfficial Convention registration will be available in mid-late January 2024. Check their conference website for more details. And if you have the interest\, submit a proposal for presentation at the conference (see More information for details). \n\n\n\nWhat is the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention? \nThis statewide convention brings together professionals\, students\, community members\, and businesses who love water. We have been meeting annually for over 40 years and hope that you can continue to contribute to this legacy. The 2024 event will feature plenary speakers\, as well as interactive workshops and content-rich concurrent sessions with time for speakers to address participants’ questions. \nWednesday\, April 10 will include interactive half- and full-day workshops. Wednesday evening will feature the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Partnership Welcome Reception where appetizers and beverages will be served in a relaxed environment ideal for networking. \nThursday\, April 11 will feature a welcome session and kickoff keynote event\, multiple concurrent sessions\, educational and business exhibits\, a round of lightning talks\, and a poster session. On Thursday evening\, we’ll be celebrating award winners at the Wisconsin Lake Stewardship and Volunteer Stream Monitoring Awards Ceremony and Banquet. \nFriday\, April 12 will consist of multiple concurrent sessions\, educational and business exhibits\, and a keynote speaker and closing luncheon. Friday afternoon will include interactive mini-workshops. \nWe invite you to attend and build new and enhance past relationships so we can better collaborate and cooperate around our lakes\, rivers\, watersheds\, and across Wisconsin. With over 100 presenters\, 18 workshops\, keynotes\, exhibits\, and over 70 concurrent sessions\, you won’t want to miss it! Keep an eye on the Lakes and Rivers Convention – Wisconsin Water Week website for additional information as it is released.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSubmit a Presentation Proposal \nOpen call for presentations includes: \n\nConcurrent Sessions (deadline: Oct. 1\, 2023) – There will be 5 rooms with sessions occurring simultaneously. Presentations can be as short as 20 minutes in length or up to 60 minutes. We encourage presenters to build in time for Q&A at the end of their presentation.\nWorkshops (deadline: Oct. 1\, 2023) – We plan to schedule half-day workshops (2-3 hours) on Wednesday morning\, Wednesday afternoon\, and Friday afternoon. Full-day workshops (6 hours) are also possible on Wednesday. Workshops are more interactive and/or hands-on and are meant to engage participants in in-depth conversations\, problem solving\, planning\, and exploring.\nLightning Talks (deadline: March 1\, 2024) – These quick\, 5-minute (or less) presentations are meant to introduce a topic/share a success\, with the goal of exposing attendees to multiple topics in a short amount of time. There will not be time for Q&A after lightning talks; however\, we encourage Lightning Talk presenters to also present a Poster\, which is where further conversations can take place.\nPosters (deadline: April 1\, 2024) – Posters will be on display all day Thursday through Friday at 2:00 p.m. Poster presenters are required to be with their poster during the Poster Session on Thursday from 4:30-5:30 p.m.\n\nSubmit a Presentation Proposal\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThis event is a collaboration of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources\, the Extension Lakes Program within the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point\, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension\, and the statewide organization of lake groups\, Wisconsin Lakes. We are a partnership of people caring for our legacy of lakes\, rivers\, and watersheds through science\, education\, and citizen involvement. \nOfficial Convention registration will be available in mid-late January\, 2024.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/head-to-stevens-point-for-the-2024-wisconsin-water-week-convention/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20240317T172428Z
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SUMMARY:DNR AIS Advisory Committee (SAISAC) - Public Event
DESCRIPTION:The DNR is hosting the last of four off-season workshops for the Statewide DNR AIS Advisory Committee (SAISAC) on Thursday\, March 21st at 9:30 am to 12:00 noon CT. The event includes a presentation by ACCL (Association of Cass County Lakes) on their low-cost AIS Cleaning Station & Tools. \nClick here to joint the meeting. \nHere is the agenda: \nAIS Detectors + Starry Trek \n\nMegan Weber\, UMN-Extension\n\nPanel: Hosting a Local Starry Trek Training Site \n\nDan Cibulka\, Sherburne County\nJustin Townsend\, Ramsey County\nKarl Koenig\, Becker County\nBill Grantges\, Itasca County\n\nZebra Mussel Monitoring \n\nJessica Leverty\, Anoka County\nCamden Droppo\, Chisago County\n\nAdopt a Habitattitude \n\nDoug Jensen\, DNR AIS Prevention Planner\n\nAIS Videos \n\nErika Gilsdorf\, Leighton Broadcasting\nHolly Lee\, Leighton Engage\n\nMinnesota Traditions \n\nTim Terrill\, Mississippi Headwaters Board\n\nAIS Cleaning Stations & Tools \n\nNick Bluhm\, Association of Cass County Lakes (ACCL)\nSteve Henry\, Cass County
URL:https://mncola.org/event/dnr-ais-advisory-committee-saisac-public-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T145930Z
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SUMMARY:MN COLA Membership meeting – March 19
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nThe March Membership meeting will be held virtually on Zoom from 9 – 11 CT on March 19th. Preregistration using this link is required. \nThe meeting will include an important update from our MN COLA Legislative team as we will be in the middle of the MN Legislative session. We will have a timely topic on the impacts of the short ice season. And we will talk about establishing a Lake Improvement District (LID) as another way of funding important lake efforts. \n\nJeff Forester from MN Lakes and Rivers Advocates will provide us with an update on the very short 2024 Minnesota Legislative Session that began on February 12th and ends on May 20.\nAlso very short is this winter’s ice season. Many of you are wondering about the impacts this will have on your lakes and we are excited to have 2 great speakers address the topic. Paul Radomski of the MN DNR will address impacts to the fishery and Steve McComas of Blue Water Science will address overall impacts to the lake ecology.\nAnd continuing our discussion on mechanisms for funding your lake activities\, we will have an overview session on the use of Lake Improvement Districts (LIDs). LIDs are a special purpose type of government formed to pursue and fund programs or projects to address lake health problems\, restore native habitat\, or otherwise improve a lake. We are excited to have Mike Raiche\, from Maple Lake in Wright County\, provide some interesting insights into the process of getting one established and how they work in practice.\n\nAs always\, everyone welcome to attend\, so feel free to forward this meeting information.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/mn-cola-membership-meeting-march-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T140000
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SUMMARY:Can underwater jets help prevent AIS spread?  March 13\, 1 pm CT
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThis is a free Zoom session hosted by the AIS Detectors program at the University of Minnesota. The speakers are Andy Erickson (St. Anthony Falls Laboratory) and Tony Brough (Hennepin County). \nJoin the webinar to hear about the results\, observations and recommendations for how submersed jets could be deployed at boat ramps to help minimize the spread of aquatic invasive species. \nRegistration link for the webinar. \nMore information
URL:https://mncola.org/event/can-underwater-jets-help-prevent-ais-spread-march-13-1-pm-ct/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20240106T000058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T143647Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive European Frog-bit – a case study from Michigan February 7\, 8 am CT
DESCRIPTION:  \n       \nEuropean frog-bit is defined as an invasive species in Minnesota\, but infestations have not yet been found in the state.   \nIt was first detected in Michigan in 1996 and has since spread along the coastal areas of lakes Erie\, Huron\, and Michigan and to some inland lakes. Kevin Kapuscinski\, associate professor and assistant director of research at Lake Superior State University’s Center for Freshwater Research and Education\, has been studying the aquatic invasive plant and its effects on native ecosystems and water quality since 2019. He will share what’s been learned about plant reproduction\, removal efforts and impacts based on research in the St. Mary’s River in the Upper Peninsula.  \nThis free Zoom session is part of the Not MI Species series hosted by Michigan’s Department of Environment\, Great Lakes\, and Energy (EGLE).  \nRegister here.  \nHere is Michigan’s information sheet on European frog-bit.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/invasive-european-frog-bit-a-case-study-from-michigan-february-7-9-am-et/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
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CREATED:20240125T211131Z
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SUMMARY:U of MN AIS Detectors will offer AIS Management 101 in February
DESCRIPTION:If you would like to be a more informed consumer about what’s happening on your nearby lake\, have a better understanding of what lake management professionals are doing\, or are considering new AIS control efforts\, this class is for you! \nSign up to get an email when the course registration opens. You can also sign up for emails about other AIS Detector news\, events\, and courses. \nThis is a 6 week\, fully online\, self-paced course. The course offers information presented in a variety of formats. Instructors are available through discussion forums embedded in the course and via email to answer any questions you may have along the way. Course participants engage with multimedia learning materials detailing a range of topics including aquatic invasive species regulations\, target species\, management options\, monitoring strategies\, and more. To date\, 185 participants have completed AIS Management 101.\nYou will gain:\n• An introduction to AIS control and aquatic plant management\n• A better understanding of pesticides\, how they work\, and the regulations around their use\n• Insight on non-chemical treatment options\n• A better ability to evaluate and understand management effectiveness and take a longer-term view of management. \nThis course is offered by the AIS Detectors program at the University of Minnesota which is jointly supported by the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center and University of Minnesota Extension. It is open to anyone\, including residents of other states\, though certain portions of the course\, such as permitting regulations\, will include information specific to Minnesota. \nFor more information… 
URL:https://mncola.org/event/u-of-mn-ais-detectors-will-offer-ais-management-101-in-february/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240331
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20231205T190038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T153930Z
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SUMMARY:MSU again offers Introduction to Lakes Online course
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 2 years ago and thought it was highly valuable and completely relevant to Minnesota Lakes. \nThis introductory six-week online course kicks off January 30th 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. \nThe course price is $115.00. The deadline to register is January 28\, 2024. \nIf the cost of the course is a burden to your participation\, please email Paige Filice at filicepa@msu.edu. Financial assistance is available. \n 
URL:https://mncola.org/event/msu-again-offers-introduction-to-lakes-online-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20231205T184557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T214131Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Charting the Course for a Comprehensive Point-Intercept Database
DESCRIPTION:Imagine that hundreds of comprehensive aquatic plant surveys were conducted on Minnesota lakes every year\, representing hundreds of hours worked and hundreds of thousands of dollars spent. Now imagine that these incredibly valuable data sets were held by not one but rather dozens of different groups throughout the state\, deeply embedded within the unique file and reporting systems of each. Then\, even if you could find them\, imagine no two of these files looked alike\, such that it took hours just to combine even two of them into a single unified data set. Then\, imagine that more or less these same circumstances existed in Wisconsin\, Michigan\, New York\, Ontario\, and elsewhere. \nIt would all seem like a missed opportunity\, wouldn’t it? And yet\, this is the reality. Or\, rather\, it was–in February 2023\, MAISRC launched Version 1 of PI Charter\, an R Shiny app designed to 1) receive submissions of PI survey data sheets (no matter what they look like!) from anyone who may possess them\, 2) process them automatically so they can be combined\, and 3) allow anyone to explore the processed data to better understand the health and plant composition of our state’s lakes. Already\, we have added several million point-level observations into our database\, and we’re just getting started! \nCome and hear how we plan to chart PI Charter’s next course!
URL:https://mncola.org/event/webinar-charting-the-course-for-a-comprehensive-point-intercept-database/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240105T235900
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20231115T220725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T214142Z
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SUMMARY:Harmful Algal Bloom Virtual Research Symposium in early January
DESCRIPTION:The Algal Bloom Action Team of the North Central Region Water Network is once again hosting their Virtual Harmful Algal Bloom Research Symposium on January 4th and 5th. \nThis free\, virtual event brings together over 800 water professionals from across the North Central Region to hear about the latest harmful algal bloom (HAB) research\, discuss examples of effective bloom management\, and learn about the latest technologies being used to tackle this global issue. \nThe North Central Region Water Network is comprised of 12 Land-grant colleges and universities\, including the U of MN Extension\, U of WI Extension\, and the MSU Extension. \nThe Algal Bloom Action Team offers a series of Educational Resources on their webpage that you may find valuable\, including HAB FAQs\, factsheets\, prevention and treatment options\, and more \n 
URL:https://mncola.org/event/harmful-algal-bloom-virtual-research-symposium-in-early-january/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231214
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20231115T221209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T125945Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on the unique pathways of invasive mussel spread – December 13
DESCRIPTION:Register for this free webinar on December 13 from 1:00 – 2:30 ET to hear 3 presentations on unique pathways of invasive mussel spread. The webinar is hosted by the Invasive Mussel Collaborative. Presentations include: \nMore than we bargained for: Zebra mussels transported amongst European native freshwater snails by James Dickey with Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries\, Berlin\, Germany \nAssessing Dreissena spread in Lake Superior through traditional and eDNA surveys by Courtney Larson with the US EPA Office of Research and Development\, Great Lakes Toxicology and Ecology Division\, Duluth\, MN \nChemical drivers of Dreissenid habitat: Moving beyond calcium and temperature by Daniel Sandborn with the University of Minnesota Duluth.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/1742/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20230925T140927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T184727Z
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SUMMARY:MN COLA Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Check your calendars! Following MN COLA’s successful September meeting\, our next membership meeting is Tuesday\, December 5th at 9am-11am and it will be online. Details will follow as we get closer\, but for now save the date!
URL:https://mncola.org/event/mn-cola-membership-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231208
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20231115T221835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T221835Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan hosts a virtual Summit on Great Lakes PFAS - December 5 - 7
DESCRIPTION:Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to present some of the biggest challenges in chemical contamination across the world. States throughout the nation\, including the Great Lakes region\, are finding PFAS contamination in a growing number of locations where these persistent chemicals pose a threat to human health and the environment. \nThe Great Lakes PFAS Summit will bring together environmental program managers\, policy experts\, researchers\, and contractors from around the Great Lakes region to share new methods of addressing this contamination and present innovative technical solutions developed to address these “forever” chemicals. \nThe Summit is hosted by the Michigan Department of Environment\, Great Lakes\, and Energy (EGLE). \nAdmission is $35\, but is waived for government\, non-profits\, and students. The registration deadline is December 1.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/michigan-hosts-a-virtual-summit-on-great-lakes-pfas-december-5-7/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20230926T195114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T204432Z
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SUMMARY:Register now for the North American Lake Management Society Symposium
DESCRIPTION:October 22–26\, 2023 in Erie\, Pennsylvania: \nIt’s pricey and requires travel\, but this a big\, important conference for lake managers and concerned citizens. \nThe North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) and Pennsylvania Lake Management Society invites you to attend the 43rd International Symposium \nAt a time when climate change\, invasive species risks\, and cultural pressures threaten the natural environment and biodiversity of our fragile ecosystem\, the opportunity to highlight and mesh the State of Pennsylvania and its rich diversity of aquatic habitats is long overdue. \nNALMS’ Symposium typically attracts an international collection of 500–600 lake management professionals\, academia\, and citizen attendees. The Symposium promotes the exchange of lake and reservoir management science\, produces material for NALMS’ high-quality publications\, provides a rare opportunity for networking\, as well as an opportunity to recognize excellence in the field of lake and reservoir management. \nRegistration: https://nalms.wildapricot.org/event-5312182 \nProgram info: https://www.nalms.org/nalms2023/preliminary-program/ \nConference Home page: https://www.nalms.org/nalms2023/
URL:https://mncola.org/event/register-now-for-the-north-american-lake-management-society-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20230926T194615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T135354Z
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SUMMARY:Blooming Waters: Understanding Harmful Algal Blooms and Safe Drinking Water
DESCRIPTION:Highly relevant for Minnesota\, this free webinar is hosted by the Michigan Department of Environment\, Great Lakes\, and Energy (EGLE). \nHarmful algal blooms are a growing concern across the nation\, and Michigan is no exception. These blooms can produce toxins that pose significant risks to both human health and aquatic ecosystems. In this webinar\, we will delve into the fascinating science behind algal blooms\, their causes and detrimental effects\, and examples of efforts taken to prevent drinking water exposures. \nKey Topics to be Covered: \n\nUnderstanding the Science: Discover the factors that contribute to the formation of harmful algal blooms and the conditions that foster their growth.\nMonitoring Michigan’s Waterways: Learn about EGLE’s efforts to track and detect harmful algal blooms in various surface water bodies.\nSafeguarding Drinking Water: Explore Michigan’s efforts to ensure the safety of drinking water systems and protect the health of its residents.\n\nThis is a Zoom session and Registration is required.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/blooming-waters-understanding-harmful-algal-blooms-and-safe-drinking-water/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20230715T151531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T194056Z
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SUMMARY:MAISRC Showcase is Wednesday\, September 20!
DESCRIPTION: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 register!
URL:https://mncola.org/event/maisrc-showcase-is-wednesday-september-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20230712T143830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T194049Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Mark Seeley headlines MN COLA’s September ONLINE-ONLY meeting
DESCRIPTION:The MN COLA meeting will be held Tuesday September 19 from 10 – 3 CT ONLINE ONLY on Zoom. \nDr. 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 our Minnesota waters. For the past year and a half MN COLA has presented on Lake Resiliency and this will be  a capstone to our 2-year Lake Resiliency series. This should be a great talk! \n \nPhoto: MPR News \nOther topics to be covered include: \n\nWe’ll have an opportunity to see what one COLA has created to help slow the spread of AIS\nLater in the meeting you get the chance to help us prioritize the issues that are most important to MN COLA members as we prepare for the 2024 Legislative Agenda. This is your opportunity to provide your input and discuss current plans\n\nAs always we will have a Round-Robin session to discuss what’s happening in your world and share our ideas. \nIf you plan to attend\, click here to register for the Zoom meeting. You will get the meeting link from Zoom after you register. \n(The session was previously announced as a hybrid session\, but attendees voted with their fingers to move it to online only.) \n 
URL:https://mncola.org/event/mn-cola-membership-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20230710T144744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T194040Z
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SUMMARY:Starry Trek 2023
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/starry-trek-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153810
CREATED:20230714T171122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T171535Z
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SUMMARY:Why\, Oh Why Won’t They Clean\, Drain and Dry? Understanding Impediments to Boater and Angler Behavior Change
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAquatic invasive species continue to be spread by boaters and anglers\, primarily by those who travel between waterways without cleaning their equipment. Well\, why aren’t people cleaning when we know the risks of spread? Carrie Meier from Daniel Hayes’ lab in the MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife interviewed a thousand boaters and anglers to understand just that. Meier will share what was learned about motivations and barriers to equipment cleaning\, perceptions of invasive species spread and other interesting results.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/why-oh-why-wont-they-clean-drain-and-dry-understanding-impediments-to-boater-and-angler-behavior-change/
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