Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates works to protect lake and river heritage for Minnesota families. One significant threat to our ability to pass these heirloom places to the next generation, and for the next generation to afford them, is tax pressure. There are a number of provisions in the Omnibus Tax Bill signed into law of note.
People care about things they understand. If we want young people to care about our lakes and rivers then they need a good understanding of them. But youth participation in hunting and angling has fallen off sharply, threatening the future of conservation efforts.
The Environmental and Natural Resources Funding Omnibus Bill (nicknamed the "Omnibuzz due to pollinator protections) signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz was an excellent compromise bill between the House and the Senate. There are a number of excellent provisions that will help protect water resources and provide opportunities for lake associations to leverage their significant contributions for more impact in achieving their missions.
Minnesota’s lakes, the keystone for our way of life, our economy, and our state identity, have no organized constituency working to protect them except Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates. Single species have their organized advocates, like Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited. Different areas of the state have their cheerleaders, the various “Friends of” groups.
When one lake association member saw reckless boaters threatening the local loons, she took action. Learn how you can help protect the loons.
By Sheila Johnston,Gull Chain of Lakes Association,Environmental Committee Chair
One Minnesota family, reflecting on the times they spent together on a Minnesota Lake, decided to establish a legacy fund to honor those memories.
Jerome and Barbara Scherek Legacy Fund Honors the Memories and a Lifetime Commitment to Clean and Healthy Lakes
By Jeff Forester
The MN DNR reports that hunting and fishing license sales, which have traditionally funded conservation work continue to decline. What does the future of conservation look like in Minnesota?
Conservation Efforts in Minnesota Are About to Change - And What That Means for the Lake You Love
By Jeff Forester
When one lake association member saw reckless boaters threatening the local loons, she took action. Learn how you can help protect the loons.
What’s That Sign?
MLR member Gabriel Jabbour partners with DNR, Brunswick Boats and the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center to push design changes in watercraft to make them less likely to transport Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS.)
American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Assumes a Role in Preventing the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
By Jeff Forester
Largest attendance ever with over 450 people attending in person and an estimated 250 people watching via the livestream broadcast. Session recordings are available for free to MLR members and member organizations.
2018 Aquatic Invaders Summit Recap
