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SUMMARY:Sea Grant of Michigan launches  MI Paddle Stewards to detect and report AIS
DESCRIPTION: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 for properly cleaning their boats and paddling equipment to avoid transferring aquatic invasive species and diseases between water bodies. \nThis program is just as applicable in Minnesota as in Michigan!
URL:https://mncola.org/event/sea-grant-of-michigan-launches-mi-paddle-stewards-to-detect-and-report-ais/
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SUMMARY:AIS Detectors training (May and June)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThe AIS Detectors Core Course is an introduction to aquatic invasive species (AIS) science\, identification\, and surveillance. You will learn how to identify and report invasive species\, best practices for preventing the spread of AIS\, relevant rules and regulations\, and how to search for AIS on your own. \nThere are several sessions available including: \nMay 16 – Brainerd \nJune 3 and 4 – virtual session \nJune 13 – Meeker County \nRegistration is required. This registration link includes more details about the sessions. \nPlease note that the Brainerd and virtual sessions have fees between $150 and $220. The Meeker County session is underwritten by the Meeker County AIS Program.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/ais-detectors-training-may-and-june/
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SUMMARY:Midwest Beaver Summit 2025 (June 5 – virtual & Skokie\, IL)
DESCRIPTION:If you are gnawing for more insights into beavers after the fascinating presentation at the March MN COLA meeting\, check out the Midwest Beaver Summit 2025. This hybrid session can be attended on person and virtually. There are lots of presentations along with break-out sessions and local walks with experts. And our own Minnesota researcher Dr. Emily Fairfax is one of the presenters. \nThe costs depend on the options you choose when registering. Read more and register using this link to the Midwest Beaver Summit 2025.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/midwest-beaver-summit-2025-june-5-virtual-skokie-il/
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SUMMARY:Septic Health Check: A Deep Dive into Inspections & Maintenance (June 5 – Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Northwoods Excavating\, a family-owned and operated business from Balsam\, MN will be conducting an inspection of a septic system in Itasca County\, highlighting the key aspects they assess as septic inspectors. Individual septic systems often provide superior waste treatment compared to municipal treatment plants\, thereby ensuring that the water returned to the environment is safe for both humans and wildlife. Proper installation and maintenance are crucial for ensuring the longevity of a septic system. \nThis one-hour session starts at noon CT. Registration is required. Use this registration link. \nThis free\, virtual session is part of the Itasca County Practical Water Wisdom series. Check out their previous sessions.
URL:https://mncola.org/event/septic-health-check-a-deep-dive-into-inspections-maintenance-june-5-virtual/
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SUMMARY:MN COLA Annual Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MN COLA’s Annual meeting is coming up soon\, and besides electing Board Members\, we will have 2 key topics: \n\nStrategies for continuing to provide AIS prevention with potential funding cuts.\n\nNo matter what happens in the 2025 Legislative session and/or any special sessions to achieve a budget\, we need to consider how to protect the lakes and rivers when funding is at risk. Some strategies will take time to put in place and there is no better time to start preparing than now. \n\nAn update on state of the market approaches for AIS control and keeping the water healthy.\n\nAs science provides more options to control AIS infestations and water quality problems\, we thought it was appropriate to highlight the best approaches that are being used today. \nRegister today and join us for this informative and interesting session. Here is the registration link. \nBe sure to look for an email from Zoom after you register that includes the meeting link… and save it!
URL:https://mncola.org/event/mn-cola-annual-membership-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Digging in: Michigan’s Unconventional Response to Hydrilla (June 25 - virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Hydrilla is known as one of the most difficult aquatic invasive plants to control. When it was found for the first time in Michigan in September 2023\, the Michigan Invasive Species Program chose to take decisive action to eradicate it. Project lead Billy Keiper of EGLE’s Water Resources Division will walk through the response effort from detection to the recent excavation of two private ponds. Learn why and how this extraordinary effort was undertaken and the deliberation\, planning and cooperation that made it possible. \nThe one-hour virtual session starts at 8 am CT. Registration is required. Use this registration link. \nThis free\, webinar is part of Michigan NotMISpecies series. Check out their previous sessions. 
URL:https://mncola.org/event/digging-in-michigans-unconventional-response-to-hydrilla-june-25-virtual/
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