MN COLA produces video reports at all our Quarterly and Annual meetings. Search here for your topic and one click will take you to the Video Presentations page.
Video Directory
Legislative/Governing
- Intro to Sulfide Mining – MCEA updates us on the state of sulfide mining in Minnesota (9/15/26)
- 2026 Legislative Summary – Jeff Forester provides a summary of what happened and what didn’t (6/17/26)
- MAISRC Researches Value of AIS Prevention Aid – the value of the $10M AIS grant funds are studied (3/31/26)
- 2026 Early-term Legislative Update – a review of water related matters in the early days of this term (3/31/26)
- 2026 Legislative Agenda Update – an initial summary of where we’re at in the State Legislature (12/9/26)
- Wrap Recycle Right – an introduction to the state’s new boat wrap recycling law and initial efforts (12/9/26)
- Ottertail County’s Vacation Home Rental Ordinance – a review of the newly created ordinance. (9/17/24)
- Protecting Minnesota’s Waters – an update on legal actions underway to protect our waters (6/18/24)
- 2nd Tier Developments – a discussion on the impacts of adding more people and activities to a lake (9/20/22)
AIS/Water/Wildlife
- Copper as a control tool for established zebra mussel populations – Matt Barbour discusses zebra control (9/15/26)
- Copper as a control tool for established zebra mussel populations – Q&A (9/15/26)
- Sea Grant’s HAB Lake Lookout Program – a new program to follow HABs (6/17/26)
- MAISRC Researches Value of AIS Prevention Aid – the value of the $10M AIS grant funds is studied (3/31/26)
- New Approach to Stop the Spread of Starry Stonewort – a proposal to focus efforts to stop Starry Stonewort (3/31/26)
- Regional AIS Inspections – a summary of the Wright County effort – pros and cons (6/17/25)
- State of the Market – a discussion among scientists and applicators on the current state of AIS management (6/17/25)
- Minnesota’s Beavers! – a presentation on the importance and benefits of this misunderstood partner (3/18/25)
- Hydrilla: A Formidable AIS coming our way – a summary of the world’s worst AIS (6/18/24)
- Using Drones for Lake Management – a Michigan company is using new technology to great effect (12/6/22)
- Vanishing Natural Shorelines – the health of a lake starts at the shore but the shores are disappearing (6/14/22)
- Protecting the Sponge – the health of a lake is also affected by surrounding forests (3/15/22)
- Hybrid Cattails – what’s the concern? – hybrid cattails are emerging as a serious nuisance (12/7/21)
Lake Association Management
- MN COLA Perspectives and Board Election – what happened over the past year (6/17/26)
- Wrap Recycle Right – Minnesota’s New Boat Wrap Program (3/31/26)
- Modernizing HOA Management – using HOA management software for lake management (12/9/26)
- Spotlight on GCOLA – the Gull chain of lakes is highlighted (6/17/25)
- 2025 Minnesota Boating Guide – the DNR’s Marine Unit Supervisor provides a summary of MN boating laws (3/18/25)
- Spotlight: Sauk River Chain of Lakes – the Sauk Chain is highlighted (3/18/25)
- Minnesota Sea Grant Extension Program Offerings – MN Sea Grant grants are reviewed (6/18/24)
- Michigan’s Glen Lake Association – a large lake management organization is reviewed (3/14/23)
Background Science
- Septic Systems and Water Quality – a UMN scientist discusses the science of septic systems (9/17/24)
- Effects of Limited Snow Cover over 2023-24 – a scientist and engineer discuss the impacts of a very light snow pack (3/9/24)
- Lake Outlook in 2024 – Steve McComas discusses his expectations for 2024 (3/9/24)
- Evidence of Climate Change on Water – Dr. Mark Seely discusses climate trends coming to MN and the effects on water (9/26/23)
- Climate Change and Lake Resiliency – The NCA4 report and IPCC 6th Assessment Report are discussed with respect to future effects on MN waters (12/7/21)