Itasca Waters

08/05/2026

Tomorrow, Thursday at noon.
Free, online, just register in advance

Whether you’ve owned your cabin for decades or are managing your family's lake home, keeping your shoreline healthy while staying on the right side of local regulations can sometimes feel confusing.

Join Itasca Waters and Minnesota Sea Grant for a clear, practical, and free online presentation: Volunteer Conservation – What You Can and Can't Do to Your Lakeshore.

We’re cutting through the confusion so you can protect your waterfront investment and preserve the lake for future generations.

In this 1-hour session, you’ll learn:
💧 Clarity on shoreline rules (what's allowed vs. what needs a permit)
💧Simple, voluntary steps to prevent erosion and keep the water clear
💧Local agencies ready to give you free guidance and project help

Featured speaker: Austin Steere, Itasca County Soil & Water Conservation District
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Cost: FREE (Registration is required to get the viewing link)

👉 Click here to reserve your spot online: https://z.umn.edu/mnsg-pww-volunteer-conservation

Feel free to share this post with your lake association or neighbors around the bay!

08/01/2026

We are covering up to 75% of shoreline restoration costs for lakeshore homeowners. Funding is limited. First come, first serve

08/01/2026

This is an interesting way to spend a couple of hours helping with Aquatic Invasive Species research, right here in the Grand Rapids or Marcell area. One day only, sign up now!
Itasca County Aquatic Invasive Species Program

There's still time to sign up for Starry Trek 2026! This year's event is on August 8 so there are only 11 days to go. Sign up by Friday and you will receive a Starry Trek tote bag as a thank you for participating. With 21 sites throughout the state, there's sure to be one perfect for you! https://z.umn.edu/StarryTrekRegistration

07/31/2026

Information about blue-green algae blooms.

07/07/2026

Here’s the link to this month’s Water Wisdom! This Thursday at noon - pre register now!

Join Itasca Waters and Minnesota Sea Grant for our next Practical Water Wisdom webinar!

This session dives into how septic systems are regulated, what standards and inspections are required, and how staying compliant protects our public health, groundwater, and beloved local lakes and streams.

🎙️ Featured Speaker: Katie Benes, Itasca County Director of Environmental Services.

🗓️ Cost: FREE and open to the public!
💻 Registration is required. Secure your spot today and learn how to protect our waters: https://z.umn.edu/pww-septic

07/05/2026

Very interesting Looncam videos from New Hampshire, I believe.