MLR is Hiring
Published by forester on Tue, 08/17/2021 - 15:44MLR is actively seeking candidates for a Civic Organizer and Project manager to help us advance the Stop Starry Stonewort Project.
Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates Blog
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First MLR Lake Steward award given to Lloyd Thyen on Lawrence Lake
Published by forester on Sun, 07/11/2021 - 10:01The First MLR Lake Steward in Minnesota Credits his Eagle Scout training for His Conservation Ethic and Knowledge
“It seemed like the easiest thing to do. It took only a few minutes to do (the survey.)” Lloyd Thyen
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City of East Gull Lake adds Lake Steward to their Permitting Process
Published by forester on Mon, 06/07/2021 - 16:11After a year of effort by Gull Chain of Lakes Association volunteer Dorothy Whitmer, on June 3rd, the City Council of East Gull Lake, voted unanimously to include Lake Steward information on their Land Use Permit Application.
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Project WET - A Program to take lake association education efforts to the next level
Published by forester on Wed, 06/02/2021 - 20:26.png)
In this hour long webinar, Janine Kohn will lead you through the Project WET program, and international water education organization that provides water-based curriculum and activities for many different audiences, from school kids to lake association members to the Kiwanis Club, and venues from classroom to board room to street fair or scout meeting. Click here to view this webinar and become a Project WET educator: http://www.anymeeting.com/440-799-667/EA54D98385473E
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MLR Lake Association 2021 Legislative Roundtable
Published by forester on Thu, 02/04/2021 - 18:39On February 3rd, 2021, as the Legislative Sessioon was starting to heat up following release of Gov. Walz's budget, MLR Ececutive Director, Henry Erdman, MLR Lobyist, and Rep. Rick Hansen, Chair of the House Environmental and Natural Resources Policy and Funding Committee held a roundtable discussion with over 75 of Minnesota's Lake Association leaders.
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MLR Lake Steward Program
Published by admin on Tue, 02/02/2021 - 13:44Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates launched Lake Steward to support lake associations as they improve water quality, increase lake association visibility, and boost membership efforts.
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Aquatic Plants (Lake Weeds) Provide Important Ecosystem Services
Published by forester on Tue, 07/21/2020 - 09:20Dr. Lorin Hatch provides some good background on aquatic plants, and what shoreline owners can do to protect water quality.
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Initiative Foundation AIS Innovation Grants - Final Report
Published by forester on Sat, 07/04/2020 - 09:14In 2014, after requests by MN COLA and Minnesota Lakes and Rivers, the Lessard Sams Outdoor Heritage Council funded $4.5 million to provide "Innovation Grants." A number of great projects were completed, opening new possibilities in our effort to prevent the spread of AIS, or more effectively treat AIS. Some projects had great promise, but were unable to move forward due to lack of DNR support, proving the old adage, "Nothing changes if nothing changes." And some projects failed, and in that AIS managers still learned a gereat deal. Full report contained below.
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Up The Creek Meats - Farm to table program protects water.
Published by forester on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 08:52Up the Creek Meats is a simple program. We connect lake associations with farmers who protect water.
By participating in Up the Creek Meats, lake associations are not only taking direct action to improve water quality on the lake they love, helping to build a new local food market that protects the water quality and quality of life in their community, but providing the highest quality meat and vegetables for their members.
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Up the Creek Meats Connects Lake Associations and Farmers to Protect Water
Published by forester on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 05:18MLR has partnered with Happy Dancing Turtle, Pine River Watershed Alliance, the Association of Cass County Lakes and Fish and Waters Conservation Fund to identify farmers in the Pine River Watershed area who have committed to farming practices that protect clean water - Up the Creek Meats. If you are in Cass or Crow Wing Counties, buy your meat directly from one of these farmers. Learn more here: http://www.fishandwatersconservationfund.org/up-the-creek-meats/