By Jeff Forester, MN Lakes and Rivers Advocates Executive Director What a summer! MLR staff and I have attended dozens of lake association meetings and lake events across the state. It has been a real pleasure to get to meet with you, attend your lake association meeting, learn first hand the challenges you face on… Read more »
In recent years, MLR has been at the forefront of one of the most visible—and divisive—changes on Minnesota’s lakes: the rise of wake boats and the growing popularity of wake surfing. As boating activity increased during the pandemic in 2020, MLR began hearing from members concerned about shoreline erosion, watercraft safety, water quality, and how… Read more »
If you’ve ever spent a quiet spring morning beside a Minnesota lake, you may have heard the eerie, beautiful call of the common loon echoing across the water. Loons are more than a symbol of our northern heritage as the Minnesota state bird. They are also an indicator of lake health, reflecting the condition of… Read more »