Itasca Waters

05/31/2026

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05/29/2026

Each year in the U.S., hundreds of millions of pounds of fireworks are used, releasing perchlorate—a key fireworks ingredient and a known drinking water contaminant—into the environment. Can this have an effect on our lakes and rivers? Let's find out!
First Thursday - Practical Water Wisdom series - June 4th from Noon to 1pm.
Free and online, just register in advance.
Learn more and register here: https://itascawaters.org/water-wisdom-2026 or below with our friends at Minnesota Sea Grant.

6/4/26, 12:00 pm - 6/4/26, 1:00 pm Join Itasca Waters and Minnesota Sea Grant in learning how fireworks may affect drinking water sources as part of the Practical Water Wisdom webinar series, co-sponsored by MNSG. Each year in the U.S., hundreds of millions of pounds of fireworks are used, releasin...

05/16/2026

Great video of willow wattles and similar low tech methods of shoreline restoration.
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05/07/2026

You can also follow us on Instagram to see more.
Our next Water Wisdom program is on the potential impacts of fireworks on our lakes and waters - Register any time!
First Thursday of the month, June 4th at noon.

05/06/2026

Learn more ways to make room for wildlife on your farmland.

Have you registered for May's Welcoming Wednesday Webinar yet?

Simply head over to our website and RSVP via our events page --> https://www.mnwic.org/event-details/mnwic-webinar-birds-land-management-to-help-and-support-our-avian-friends/form

We'll be hearing from experts like Dr. Nicole Davros who is Group Supervisor for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Farmland Wildlife Populations and Research Group (FaWPRG).

05/06/2026

Coming up tomorrow at noon - register now to get the Zoom link.
Our next Practical Water Wisdom webinar - free and online, from noon to 1pm.
You can see our lineup for 2026 and register here: https://itascawaters.org/water-wisdom-2026

They say the mosquito is the unofficial state bird of Minnesota - that's one kind of bird we don't want to watch for. 🚫🦟

Join Itasca Waters and MNSG to learn how to reclaim your yard from floodwater mosquitoes. We’re covering habitat control and how to enjoy the outdoors without becoming a buffet.

Register for free:
👉 https://z.umn.edu/mnsg-pww-mosquitoes

05/04/2026

Are you on Instagram? So is Itasca Waters! Follow and share for more..

04/28/2026

May 7, at noon: Mosquitoes! Ecology, Disease Prevention, and Control.
Floodwater mosquitoes are abundant in the summer in Northern Minnesota and can ruin a camping trip and transmit dangerous diseases. Learn about the sorts of environments where these mosquitoes thrive, habitat controls that homeowners can undertake to reduce the number of mosquitoes on their properties, and measures that Minnesotans can take to reduce disease transmission risks while enjoying the great outdoors.
Presented by Dr. Jon Oliver, public health entomologist at the UMN School of Public Health.
Free, online from noon to 1 pm. Register in advance at the link in our bio, scan our QR code, or visit our homepage!

12/01/2025

Looking for meaningful holiday gifts for the young readers in your life?
Join Itasca Waters and Minnesota Sea Grant in the final chapter of the 2025 Itasca Water Wisdom online webinar series, co-sponsored by Minnesota Sea Grant.

This Thursday Dec 4th from noon to 1pm.
FREE AND ONLINE! Register now at: https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__fZXQR19QXu95TdQNrhxcA #/registration

This special holiday edition will explore water-themed children’s books that are perfect for sparking curiosity and conversation. Minnesota Sea Grant's John Downing and Hilarie Sorensen will review a selection of fiction and non-fiction titles that connect us to water and nature, geared for kids and teens.

Holly Ristau, a former educator and storyteller with the Mahnomen School District, will offer guidance on how to share these books meaningfully with children. Drawing from her background in teaching storytelling, Holly will share tips for reading effectively to kids, highlighting the importance of telling stories in a way that helps children visualize and connect. She’ll also provide guidance on how families can share their own water stories.

Additionally, environmental scientist and author Sawyer Lorentz will share her creative, water-inspired coloring book, which blends science and art. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, educator, or water enthusiast, this webinar will help you connect the children in your life with water through the power of storytelling

This webinar is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.