MLR hosts periodic online webinars on a wide range of topics of critical interest to you and your lake associations. Please view these recorded events at your leisure and look for announcements of upcoming online events.
MLR Webinar Library
2024 Lake Steward Webinar
Explore how you can play an active role in protecting Minnesota’s lakes and shorelines. Learn from lake experts, including Lake Steward Coordinator Lily Carr, along with guest speakers DNR Research Specialist Paul Radomski, MPR’s Kirsti Mahron, Lake Steward and MLR Board Member Sue Henken-Thielen, and Shoreline Evaluator Steve Corbin. During this informative webinar, they will… Read more »
A Field Study of Maximum Wave Height, Total Wave Energy, and Maximum Wave Power – Phase 1
A Field Study of Maximum Wave Height, Total Wave Energy, and Maximum Wave Power Produced by Four Recreational Boats on a Freshwater Lake Minnesota has more boats per capita than any state in the union. With the increase in both the size and power of boats, particularly wake surfing watercraft, there is increasing interest in… Read more »
Care & Maintenance of Septic Systems
The Cook County Coalition of Lake Associations sponsored a workshop for the Cook County community on the Care and maintenance of septic systems last Thursday. This was an outreach and education effort to address water quality issues arising from poorly maintained septic systems especially on lakeshore properties. Presenters included Neva Maxwell and Tim Nelson from… Read more »
Managing Aquatic Invaders Webinar
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) pose a significant threat to Minnesota’s lakes and rivers, heavily impacting local residents. Lake Associations statewide spend millions annually to manage nuisance weeds and invasive species. Aquatic management is an evolving science, and Minnesota benefits from research by the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Center and the University of Minnesota’s facilities. In… Read more »
Basic Loon Rescue and Transport Webinar
Explore the recorded session of the Basic Loon Rescue and Transport Strategies webinar, hosted by Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates. Loons, of which Minnesota is home to over 12,000, need rescuing due to threats from human activities and environmental changes. Rehabilitation centers often lack the resources to capture and transport these birds, which is where… Read more »
2023 MLR “Water Connects Us All” Annual Meeting
Executive Director Jeff Forester reviews MLR progress in 2023 at the Capitol, Stop Starry Program, Lake Steward and Civic Organizing and looks forward to MLR’s 2024 Legislative Agenda and strategic priorities. Jeffrey Marr from the Saint Anthony Falls Lab, SAFL provides an update on their work to define boat wakes, prop thrust and the impacts… Read more »
Update on Impacts of Prop Wash on Lake Sediments
Boats are larger and more powerful today than they were in years past. This trend accelerated over the Covid-19 Pandemic. Today Minnesota has the highest level of per capita boat ownership in the nation. The good news is that more people are enjoying our lakes than ever before. The bad news is that with this… Read more »
2022 Lake Steward Launch – simplified with more support for your lake association
Are you interested in improving water quality, building community, increasing membership and letting others know the values and work of your lake association? Then you should consider hosting a Lake Steward program on your lake. In 2022 MLR has made it easier to participate. Watch the webinar to find out how. The passcode for this… Read more »
2022 Aquatic Plant Management Grant Webinar
During the 2021 Legislative Session, MLR made the case that lake associations were the primary group managing lakes, particularly for aquatic invasive species treatments. The Legislature and Gov. Walz responded with a onetime allocation of $850 for AIS Treatments for lake associations. This webinar, with M DSNR AIS and Research Grant Specialist has all the… Read more »
The Growing Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture Movement Could Save Lakes – Up the Creek Meats –
The solution to many of our water quality issues, strengthening our local communities, sequestering carbon, and supporting local small farmers is right below our feet. Our soil. Farmer Jim Chamberlain takes a deep dive into soil health, and how MLR’s Up the Creek Meats Program can help Lake Associations fulfill their missions.