How to Protect Your Property from Wildfire By Jeff Forester, Executive Director of MLR and author of Forest for the Trees, How Humans Shaped the Northwoods As smoke from wildfires in northern Minnesota fills our skies, my staff and I at Minnesota Lakes & Rivers have been thinking about the communities experiencing these impacts firsthand—communities… Read more »
What does good AIS management look like? Minnesota’s waters are among our most treasured resources, but the health of the waterways we love is increasingly threatened by aquatic invasive species (AIS). Across the state, local communities, lake associations, natural resource professionals, and government agencies are working together to prevent the spread of AIS and protect… Read more »
DUE TO THE WILDFIRES IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED! Loading…
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Keeping the Cabin in the Family for Generations of Stewardship Special thanks to Salter Law LLC for sponsoring Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates and sharing their expertise with our members. Their commitment to helping families plan for the future makes it possible for treasured cabins, shoreline traditions, and memories on the water to be preserved… Read more »
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 »