Spider Lake Association Nevis, MN

06/01/2026

Free webinar. Use link below to register

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...

05/27/2026

04/30/2026

03/29/2026

Burn Restrictions begin March 30, 2026

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting the open burning of vegetative debris effective tomorrow, Monday, March 30, due to increased wildfire risk resulting from warm temperatures and dry conditions in parts of central, northwest, and northeast Minnesota.

12/01/2025

Looking for a splashy holiday gift for kids? 🌊📚

Give the gift of curiosity and wonder this holiday season! Join us for a festive edition of Practical Water Wisdom: “Water Wishes for the Holidays!” on December 4, noon–1 p.m. CT.

Dive into a joyful hour where MNSG’s Water Resources Extension Educator Hilarie Sorensen and Director John Downing will share their favorite kid-tested, water-themed children's books that spark great family conversations.

We’re thrilled to welcome special guests:
📖Holly Ristau: Former librarian and teacher, current storyteller.
📖Sawyer Lorentz: Environmental scientist and creator of a science-meets-art coloring book.

This session, co-hosted with Itasca Waters, is fun for all ages and perfect for anyone hunting for meaningful, water-inspired gifts. All attendees will receive a curated list of our favorite water- and lake-themed children’s books to explore at home!

Register here to reserve your spot: https://z.umn.edu/mnsg-waterwishes

11/08/2025

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Big Sand Lake, near Dorset in Hubbard County.

10/11/2025

08/31/2025

🌧️ When rain or melting snow hits driveways, rooftops, or compacted soils, it doesn’t soak into the ground — it runs off. Stormwater runoff can carry pollution, cause erosion, and increase flooding.

The good news? Shoreline property owners can take steps to prevent and manage runoff, protecting their property and our lakes. 💧

Join Itasca Waters and Minnesota Sea Grant for the next Itasca Water Wisdom Webinar:

🗓️ Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, starting at noon
🎤 Speakers: John Bilotta & Maggie Karschnia of Sea Grant & University of Minnesota Water Resources Center
💻 Free & open to all — registration required!

👉 Register here: https://z.umn.edu/mnsg_pww-runoff
UMN Department of Soil, Water, and Climate UMN Water Resources Science