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See what's been going already in 2024 - the first Practical Water Wisdom Series is underway  - "The Value of Wetlands and the Regulations that Protect Them." See what else has been happening and what's coming up in the January Newsletter.

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Free In Person Workshop - Resilient Yards and Shorelines

Thursday 02, May 2024

The Resilient Yards + Shorelines Workshop covers fundamentals that Minnesotans need for protecting water quality near their home and in their community. Topics include: site assessments, types of upland and shoreline projects, plant selection tips, regulatory reminders, and more! This in-person workshop will take place at Rapids Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, MN.

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April News and Events

Thursday 04, April 2024

Check out what's coming up in April - Practical Water Wisdom Series April 4th -Loon Restoration in MN, Be sure to sign up for that at noon on April 4th. Water Walk in Grand Rapids April 21st - a new fun event in downtown Grand Rapids 11:30-1:00. And much more in the April News Bulletin

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Kick Off 2024 Practical Water Wisdom Series

Thursday 01, February 2024

Wonderful Wetlands Webinar- The Itasca Water Wisdom online webinar series, co-sponsored by Minnesota Sea Grant, kicks off again this year with a presentation by Jennie Skancke of the Minnesota DNR and David Demmer from BWSR on the importance and protection of wetlands in Minnesota.

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Practical Water Wisdom 2023: A Virtual Learning Series

Thursday 02, February 2023

Join our monthly lunch series to learn from experts in their fields. These online sessions will be held at noon, the first Thursday of each month, February through November. Presenters will identify and explain the science behind some of our Minnesota water issues. Registration required.

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Chloride Effects on Our Water Resources and Ecosystem

Thursday 03, November 2022

Nov 3rd from 12:00-1:00 - Itasca Waters presents the last in their Practical Water Wisdom Series - Chloride Effects on Our Water Resources and Ecosystem and What Can We Do About It. Don't forget to Register for this presentation via Zoom.

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Land Use and Forestry Impacts on Water

Thursday 06, October 2022

Oct 6th from 12:00-1:00 - Itasca Waters presents the next Practical Water Wisdom Series on Land Use and Forestry Impacts on Water. Don't forget to Register for this presentation via Zoom.

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Understanding Minnesota's Changing Climate

Thursday 04, August 2022

Aug 4th from 12:00-1:00 - Itasca Waters presents the next Practical Water Wisdom Series on Understanding Minnesota's Changing Climate. Don't forget to Register for this presentation via Zoom.

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Blue Green Algae: What Causes It and Why Should We Care?

Thursday 07, July 2022

July 7th from 12:00-1:00 - Itasca Waters presents the next Practical Water Wisdom Series on Blue-Green Algae. Don't forget to Register for this presentation via Zoom.

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Septic Secrets: Protecting Our Waters with Good Systems

Thursday 02, June 2022

Septic Secrets: Protecting Our Waters with Good Systems Presented by: Dr. Heger is a researcher and instructor in the Onsite Sewage Treatment Program in the Water Resources Center at the University of Minnesota.

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Youth Water Summit

Tuesday 24, May 2022

Itasca Waters is looking forward to tomorrow! The Youth Water Summit is being held for Itasca County's 5th graders. Itasca Waters is pleased to be able to, once again, continue this popular tradition. Students will experience firsthand water science, with over 40 presenters. Stay tuned for updated photos!

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From the Lab to the Lake: Minnesota's Fight Against Aquatic Invasive Species

Thursday 05, May 2022

From the Lab to the Lake: Minnesota's Fight Against Aquatic Invasive SpeciesRegistration Required. Presented by: Dr. Nick Phelps, the Director of the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center and an Associate Professor in the Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Department at the University of Minnesota.

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Clear Information on Murky Lakes: How to Keep Them Minnesota Nice

Thursday 07, April 2022

Registration Required. Presented by: Dr. John Downing, is the Director of the Sea Grant College Program, a research scientist at the Large Lakes Observatory on Lake Superior, and a professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Minnesota, Duluth.

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UMN Researchers Study Waves Created by Recreational Boats

Wednesday 16, February 2022

UMN Boat-Generated Wake Study: A group of researchers have found that popular wake surf boats require a greater distance from the shoreline and other boats compared to more typical recreational boats. Join a virtual webinar Feb 16th at 7:00 pm for an overview of research, findings and next steps.

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