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Practical Water Wisdom 2025 Series Announced
Check out the Practical Water Wisdom Series lineup for 2025 and don't forget - they are all Online and Free but you must Register. The Series starts Feb 6th at 12:00- 1:00 pm with an interesting topic - Invasive Freshwater Jellyfish - Why are They Increasing So Fast and What Do They Do in Lakes?
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Free In Person Workshop - Resilient Yards and Shorelines
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
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
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
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
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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Youth Water Summit - What A Great Day!
On May 24, after a two-year hiatus, Itasca Waters, ISD 318, and Itasca Area Community Education partnered to organize the 9th annual 5th Grade Youth Water Summit at the Fairgrounds. Over 350 students from ISD 318 Grand Rapids and Bigfork, ISD 316 Greenway, and St. Joseph's schools participated in some of the 46 presentations (aligned with Minnesota Standards in Science Education) from federal, state, and local agencies and municipalities, teachers, community members and organizations.
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Youth Water Summit
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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UMN Researchers Study Waves Created by Recreational Boats
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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Announcing WATERFEST 2021!
Please join us for WATERFEST from 4 to 9 PM on Friday, August 6, 2021. Held at the KAXE / Rotary amphitheater on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River in downtown Grand Rapids, this FREE event is appropriate for all ages. With delicious food and loads of entertainment, there will be something for everyone!
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Your Personal Contribution to Cleaner Water - A Rain Garden
Rain gardens, which are small, shallow areas filled with beautiful native plants, reduce polluted runoff from entering Wisconsin’s waters. Creating a rain garden is a great way for homeowners, schools, businesses, churches, and other organizations to help protect our lakes and streams.
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Why the Fishing Community Supports Sustainable Lakeshore Management
Many of us live or visit Itasca County, in part, because of the excellent fishing. Clean water and intact habitats are the foundation of quality fisheries. Add to that, conservation-minded anglers and progressive DNR management, and you have the makings for world-class fishing. But preserving or even enhancing fisheries for future generations requires a combination of knowledge, care, and ultimately action. How we, as users, interact within watersheds, and most immediately, at the critical shoreline interface (riparian) has an immense impact on water quality, which in turn impacts fish communities and fishing, as well other aquatic and terrestrial life.
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Itasca Waters September Bulletin
Itasca Waters's September News Bulletin outlines the Community Innovation Grant received from the Bush Foundation in 2019. The purpose of the grant is to protect Itasca County's water quality using community driven solutions. Check out some of the Key Findings so far in this bulletin.
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Ask an Expert Seminar Series
Over the next several months the Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed organization is sponsoring an online seminar series - Ask An Expert. The lineup of speakers have a wealth of knowledge and passion for the well being of our waters. Be sure to check out the topics and register.
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Native Plants for Your Shoreline
Karen Terry, Extension Educator, was interviewed about native shoreland plants on KAXE by Itasca Waters board member Jesse Davis. Karen discussed native shoreland plants that property owners can re-introduce to their shoreland and gave us a '101' on the different native plants available...
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Itasca Waters Spring Newsletter
Itasca Waters's Spring Newsletter is here! Come see what we've been up to this Spring. Filled with helpful information and interactive links, the newsletter is a great way to stay in contact with us. If you haven't done so already, consider signing up to receive our quarterly newsletter directly via email!
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Scheduling Shoreland Visits During CoVid
To help "Protect Your Shoreline" and keep lakes in Itasca County healthy, Itasca Waters developed a Shoreland Advisor Program to assist homeowners. The program involves an advisor visiting your property and suggesting ideas and tips to improve...more
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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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