Have you ever wanted to try surfing? As a kid I wanted nothing more. I spent days at school plotting my move to California or Hawaii and imagining the laid-back, beach-dwelling lifestyle of the surfers I saw on TV. However, like most childhood dreams, it didn’t pan out. Instead, I’m enjoying a heat wave in… Read more »
By Noah Baumann – Lake Shield LLC The waters of our beautiful state and beyond our borders, belong to everyone. What that means is we are all responsible for creating healthy user habits when it comes to recreating. As with all accesses, there are numerous signs and informational posts regarding fish limits, “No Power Loading,”… Read more »
By Sami Selter, Associate Executive Director, MN Lakes & Rivers The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Roundtable is where the state agency reports on progress for key projects and programs and facilitates discussions among leaders in Minnesota’s natural resources fields. Minnesota Lakes and Rivers (MLR) has represented lake groups at this event for years,… Read more »
Have you ever been inspired to give to an organization because they were offering a 1:1 or 2:1 match for your gift? It’s a great feeling. Now MLR donors can do that every day with a service called Double the Donation. I wanted to take a moment to explain this new employer matching software MLR… Read more »
by Dylan Kinny, MLR Development Coordinator Happy Holidays! As the season of generosity is upon us once again, there are big changes on the horizon when it comes to charitable giving and your taxes. The new federal tax law passed this summer (2025) will change how you choose your tax deductions and deduct charitable gifts… Read more »
Preserving Minnesota’s Lake Heritage for generations past and present By Dylan Kinny, MLR Development Coordinator At Minnesota Lakes and Rivers we talk a lot about the state’s lake heritage. We all have a general idea of what that means to us. It differs whether you grew up on a lake, own a cabin, or just… Read more »
Who will care for the cabin after you? Passing on a family cabin or lake home can be one of the greatest gifts—and also one of the biggest challenges. Watch this Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates webinar with guest host George Byron Griffiths Law PLLC. You’ll learn how to: Since 2016, George Byron Griffiths Law, PLLC has provided… Read more »
Minnesota’s lakes and rivers are more than just water—they are the heart of our communities, a source of recreation and beauty, and a cornerstone of our state’s identity. How can we ensure these cherished waters are protected for generations to come? Join Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates, Catholic Community Foundations, and Salter Law, LLC for… Read more »
Across Minnesota, more than 500 lake associations are stepping up to protect the waters that define our state’s identity. From aquatic invasive species prevention to shoreline restoration and civic engagement, these volunteer-driven organizations form the foundation of community-based water stewardship. Join us for a conversation on the evolving role of lake associations in shaping Minnesota’s… Read more »
By Sami Selter Assoc. Exec. Director, MN Lakes & Rivers Curbs are the shorelines of the city. This past summer, Minnesota Lakes & Rivers, with funding from the Minneapolis Foundation, piloted the Minneapolis Lake Steward program. The initiative encouraged both homeowners and renters to take simple, positive steps to protect our lakes—planting native gardens, picking… Read more »