At Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates, we welcome your comments and questions about our organization, Minnesota’s freshwater resources, and our website. The support of our members is essential to the success of our mission to protect and preserve the beauty and health of Minnesota’s lakes and rivers.
Our board and staff are dedicated to serving our members and providing them with the resources and support they need. If you’re considering seeking assistance from our organization, we invite you to join us as a member and partner in this vital work. Together, we can ensure that Minnesota’s waters thrive for generations to come.
Staff
Jeff Forester
Executive Director
612-961-6144
jeff@mnlakesandrivers.org
Sami Selter
Associate Executive Director
612-351-1916
sami@mnlakesandrivers.org
Lily Carr
Lake Steward Manager/Program Coordinator
612-751-2479
lily@mnlakesandrivers.org
Tim Ward
Executive Assistant and Finance Director
651-271-1300
tim@mnlakesandrivers.org
Board
Carrie Ohly-Cusack
Burntside Lake
President – MLR Protection and Education
Sue Henken-Thielen
Lake Washburn
President – MLR Advocates
Sean Kershaw
Director Of Public Works at the City of Saint Paul
Treasurer
Judy Corrigan
Pelican Lake
Secretary
Marc Kowalski
CEO, Kowalski Financial
Board Member
US Fish and Wildlife Service Scientific Advisor: Michel Hoff
Lake Association Leadership Committee
Invite MLR
Our team at Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates is enthusiastic about connecting with our members at lake association meetings. We’ll share updates on legislation, policy, scientific advancements, and our diverse programs, including Lake Steward.
To invite us to your meeting, please reach out to:
Sami Selter, Associate Executive Director
Phone: (612) 351-1916
Email: sami@mnlakesandrivers.org
We can also connect you with Minnesota-based experts on loons, fisheries, aquatic invasive species, limnology, shoreline restoration, regenerative agriculture, and more.