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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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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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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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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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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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