It’s SHORE important For many Minnesotans, owning a lake home is a dream fulfilled—a place for family, reflection, and connection to nature. But the strip of land between home and water plays a vital role in protecting the lake itself. Common landscaping choices like lawns to the water’s edge and riprap, often promoted as the… Read more »
Aquatic Invasive Species Public Service Announcements These fun, informative videos are designed to remind all Minnesotans and visitors how small actions—like cleaning your boat, draining your live wells, and drying your gear—can have a huge impact in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species. How You Can Help: MAY 2025 – Never Release! Being a… Read more »
The 2025 DNR Roundtable and the Future of Minnesota’s Waterways: A First-Timer’s ViewBy Sami Selter, MLR Associate Executive Director The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ annual Roundtable is where leaders get an update on progress and discuss priorities for the year ahead. This year, I had my first opportunity to attend, as well as present… Read more »
By Lily Carr, Lake Steward Coordinator Welcome to January in the land of 10,000 lakes! In my corner of Minnesota, pond hockey season is in full swing. A brave few take the plunge into the icy waters of Cedar Lake through a hole cut in the ice. Others huddle in cozy ice fishing huts, hopeful… Read more »
For the last ten years, Minnesota has led the nation in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) through the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Aid program. Established in 2014 with the support of Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates, this program allocates $10 million annually to local governments, empowering them to implement targeted, science-based solutions… Read more »
By Sami Selter, Associate Executive Director This November, I had the exciting opportunity to both present and learn at the Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference (UMISC) in Duluth, MN—the largest gathering of its kind in the world. I shared the success of the collaborative Stop Starry Program, where MLR has worked hand-in-hand with local and… Read more »
Cabin planning is all about the family so we invite you to bring your family members to learn how a cabin trust can protect everyone with terms specific to your families’ needs. Hear where negotiations typically break down and how you can come to resolution so all can enjoy the cabin for years to come.… Read more »
Support the Lake Steward Program in this year’s Give to the Max Day! As we enter the season of giving, MLR is excited to give back to the Lake Steward Program—and we invite you to join us in supporting this transformative initiative. Early giving is open now through November 21st, providing the perfect opportunity to… Read more »
DECEMBER 17, 2024 5:00PM CST Join us for our 2024 Annual Membership Meeting as we celebrate 30+ years of dedication to Minnesota’s lake and river ecosystems! This milestone event is both a celebration and a rallying call for lake associations and advocates committed to protecting our waters. Hear inspiring success stories of statewide collaboration to combat invasive… Read more »
By Lily Carr, Civic Leader and Program Coordinator, MLR In the midst of ever complex and contentious mining debates, the Emily Mine Information Group (EMIG) is making a case for the effectiveness of Civic Organizing as a method by which to inform and organize community members in a completely new way- not against mining, but… Read more »