Posts Tagged ‘Educational’
How Zebra Mussels Affect Mercury Follow-Up
A big shout out and thank you for those that attended the April 28th Watershed Connections-How Zebra Mussels Affect Mercury Accumulation in Fish. If you missed the event, or want…
Read MoreNative Shrubs and Fruit Trees – Spring 2026
Growing fruit trees and shrubs in Minnesota can be tricky because of our short growing season. One solution is to grow native fruit trees and shrubs! Join us to learn…
Read MoreBone Lake South Property Follow-Up
A big shout out and thanks to everyone that attended the Bone Lake South Property Informational Meeting on March 30th. If you missed it, or want to view the presentation again,…
Read MoreClimate-Resilient Trees Follow-Up
A big shout out and thanks to everyone that attended Watershed Connections – Climate-resilient Trees for a Changing Landscape on March 16th. If you missed it, or want to view the…
Read MoreBone Lake South Property Informational Meeting
The Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District was awarded Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage and MNDNR Conservation Partnership funds to purchase 238-acres of property south of Bone Lake, Scandia, MN. These state grants…
Read MoreWatershed Connections: How Zebra Mussel Populations Affect Mercury Accumulation in Fish
Please join us to learn how the University of Minnesota’s Fisheries Systems Ecology Lab is studying the ways zebra mussel invasions influence mercury buildup in aquatic food webs. The lab’s…
Read MorePollinator Lawns – Winter 2026
We love our lush green lawns, maybe a bit too much? Join Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District at Hardwood Creek Library to learn what we can plant. We’ll discuss…
Read MoreWatershed Connections: Climate-Resilient Trees for a Changing Landscape
More frequent extreme weather events and the spread of invasive pests are intensifying the challenges caused by low plant diversity in managed landscapes. These pressures can lead to weaker ecosystems…
Read MoreLoons and Local Lakes Workshop Follow-Up
A big shout out and thanks to the 50+ people that attended Watershed Connections – Loons and Local Lakes on January 26th. If you missed it, or want to view…
Read MoreWatershed Connections: Addressing PFAS Pollution in Minnesota
In 2021, several Minnesota state agencies came together to publish the PFAS Blueprint, which identified potential paths forward to prevent, mitigate, and clean up PFAS pollution across Minnesota. This presentation…
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