Minnesota Waters

"The National Loon Center has announced that Lindy Fishing Tackle has become the first company to sign the Loons and Lakes Legacy Pledge, vowing to make it's entire product line lead-free and loon friendly within three years." 🎣 bit.ly/4br6CA1

2024 invasive aquatic plant mgmt grant applications open Nov. 17 @mndnr has up to $400k for lake associations, watershed districts, cities & counties for control of curly-leaf pondweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, flowering rush or starry stonewort. bit.ly/3MLMBtv

The AIS Research and Management Showcase event hosted by @AISresearchMN is tomorrow. 💦 Check out their cutting-edge research and interactive sessions! Additional info & registration here: bit.ly/3EGLnvo

“Fishing is a fantastic way to enjoy MN's Great Outdoors. In breaking down language barriers, we hope more anglers will have a sense of confidence they’re following the regulations each time they go fishing.” 🐟 Thank you @mndnr and @StrommenSarah!

"If we can figure out ways to store more water in the landscape, & more slowly release that like the wetlands used to do, we're going to really improve these watersheds.” MN lawmakers included $2M for a water storage program in the 2 yr environment budget. bit.ly/3y5MWOo

"Goldfish are invasive species that uproot underwater plants & compete with native fish for food & shelter." Put them up for adoption or contact a vet or pet retailer to find ways to humanely dispose of the fish without causing harm to native fish species in your neighborhood.

The @mndnr is offering 2021 Aquatic Invasive Species Control Grants for the control of curly-leaf pondweed, Eurasian watermilfoil and flowering rush in 2021. The final application deadline is 9 am March 1. bit.ly/3sgDzYT

Tomorrow is the last day to share your suggestions and ideas related to aquatic invasive species research projects with @AISresearchMN. Don't miss your chance. z.umn.edu/2020RNA

Every two years, @AISresearchMN asks for ideas and suggestions on future aquatic invasive species research projects. Share your thoughts and priorities here: z.umn.edu/2020RNA

Keep an eye out for @AISresearchMN's 2020 MAISRC Research and Management Showcase - Sept. 22-24, 2020 maisrc.umn.edu/showcase

The 2020 Salt Symposium is just around the corner. fortinconsulting.regfox.com/salt-symposium…

MN needs science-based #AIS prevention and control methods so our waters can avoid massive ecological and recreational changes. @AISresearchMN is doing the work on testing an application to control zebra mussels in #LakeMinnetonka. youtu.be/ScfDqP1NaSQ

Great video from Anoka SWCD on lake shore restoration and its benefits. 🐟 🚣🎣 ow.ly/cJSc50AbBu4

Congratulations to these MN farmers working to protect our numerous natural resources. They recently received the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) wildlife endorsement mda.state.mn.us/first-endorsem…

Minnesota's shallow lakes could take a hit for third straight year. ow.ly/xHvx50yc7QT

2020 aquatic invasive plant control grants now available from the @mndnr. Applications accepted starting 9 am Friday, Jan. 31. ow.ly/yBVs50ya6L7

Now open! We're seeking proposals for research studies to address aquatic invasive species in Minnesota. Get the details here: bit.ly/AISRFP2020 #ais #research #grants #researchgrants

Silver carp caught in SW Minn. for first time ow.ly/16Hb50xGOEu

Have you seen any bald eagles lately? Eagles spend winters near open waters where they can find abundant food. In the midwest, you may see large groups of eagles along rivers near locks and dams. Photo courtesy of Gordon Garcia.

As we get clean, fresh snow—sobering info about MN's waters. "More than half of MN's lakes, streams, rivers and other waterways are 'impaired.' That means bacteria and/or pollution levels fail to meet state standards for human and aquatic life health." ow.ly/kB9Z50xvw3b