Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates Blog

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

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

A guide to the tried and true workhorse native plants for shoreline restoration and protection. Examples from Big Sandy Lake and Crow Wing county.

The best plants to protect your shore - A Case Study

By Jeff Forester

On June 19, 2012 it began to rain in northern Minnesota. It poured actually. Over ten inches fell on ground that was already saturated from rainfalls the week before.

Purpose:
To be successful in improved lake management, community capacity has to be developed, fostered,
and used. Drs. Pradhananga and Davenport have conceptualized community capacity into five
components: individual, relational, organizational, programmatic, and justice. They state:
“Individual capacity includes an individual’s actions, beliefs, concerns, sense of responsibility, and ability to take
action. Relational capacity includes knowledge exchange through social networks, norm development, and