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MN DNR to Host Discussion on Lake Access
Published by forester on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 14:21

The DNR invitation read, "Join other stakeholders to participate in a discussion hosted by the DNR Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee to talk through the challenges of balancing AIS prevention and public water access. Three meetings will be held in August, 2019.

To register for the meeting, click http://survey.mn.gov/s.aspk=155354036250&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
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Tax Bill Changes for Lake Shore Property Owners
Published by forester on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 18:52

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.
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Passing Lake Conservation Values to the Next Generation
Published by forester on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 18:46

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.
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Environment and Natural Resources Omnibuzz Bill - a big deal for water
Published by forester on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 18:26

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.
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2019 Legislative Outcomes - Protecting Minnesotan’s lake and river heritage
Published by forester on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 18:15

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.
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Lake Resident Takes Action to Protect Loons Lake Resident Takes Action to Protect Loons
Published by forester on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 11:39

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
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MLR 2019 Annual Meeting
Published by admin on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 13:20

Planning is currently underway for Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates 25th annual meeting, a two day celebration of our iconic lakes and the organization we have built together to protect our shared lake heritage.

MLR Turns 25 - Come Celebrate With Us.
Save the Date: June 17-18, 2019
At Northern Lights Casino
Featured Speakers, DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen, MPR Meteorologist Paul Huttner, Sen. Carrie Rudd, Rep. John Persell, and more....
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Jerome and Barbara Scherek Legacy Fund Honors the Memories and a Lifetime Commitment to Clean and Healthy Lakes
Published by admin on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 17:28

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
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Conservation Efforts in Minnesota Are About to Change - And What That Means for the Lake You Love
Published by admin on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 17:26

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
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Lake Resident Takes Action to Protect Loons
Published by admin on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 17:22

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?
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Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates Blog

MN DNR to Host Discussion on Lake Access

Tax Bill Changes for Lake Shore Property Owners

Passing Lake Conservation Values to the Next Generation

Environment and Natural Resources Omnibuzz Bill - a big deal for water

2019 Legislative Outcomes - Protecting Minnesotan’s lake and river heritage

Lake Resident Takes Action to Protect Loons Lake Resident Takes Action to Protect Loons

MLR 2019 Annual Meeting

Jerome and Barbara Scherek Legacy Fund Honors the Memories and a Lifetime Commitment to Clean and Healthy Lakes

Conservation Efforts in Minnesota Are About to Change - And What That Means for the Lake You Love

Lake Resident Takes Action to Protect Loons

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