Inspiring Shoreline Stewardship and Community Action The idea behind Minnesota Lakes & River’s Lake Steward Program is simple but powerful. Your lake association sends out a simple ten question quiz that property owners can take to “score their shore.” The results are sent to a volunteer “evaluator” who then visits with the property to evaluate using… Read more »
The Important Ecosystem Services of “Weeds” by Dr. Lorin Hatch, Widseth One definition of a weed I’ve heard is that it is a plant out of place, which is really a human judgement. For example, some people like dandelions on their lawns, some don’t. Let’s turn that idea to the lakeshore, specifically the rooted plants that… Read more »
Healing Our Waters Starts in the Soil