The Lake Steward Program has been making waves! Watch the 2025 Lake Steward Webinar for an update on program progress after 5 years, and hear from a range of guest speakers about the work they’re doing in media, at the National Loon Center, Lower South Long Lake, and in Douglas County. This webinar offers a great overview of why protecting natural shorelines is important, and how to use your networks to promote a shift in norms to protect water quality.
Guest speakers: Erika Gilsdorf (Leighton Media), Maddi Nistler (National Loon Center), Maribeth Grimsby and Arlyce Shook (Lower South Long Lake Improvement Association) and Jay Sieling (Douglas County Lakes Association)
Resources mentioned:
Shoreline Stewardship Video Series (Leighton Media)
Natural Shorelines= Healthy Lakes
CBS News- State of Water: How Suburban Home Aesthetics are Scarring Minnesota Shorelines
MN Lakes and Rivers