Mille Lacs Lake Watershed Group

06/01/2026

Community grant applications now accepted.

Our grant application window is again open from June 1-September 15. More info:
https://mailchi.mp/c8369b184040/grant-recipients-11044403

05/31/2026

May the Forest be with You!

The forest is waiting. And your next adventure is closer than you think.

Join our friends at the National Forest Foundation in celebrating from May 31 - June 6! Kick off summer by making memories, forging connections, and discovering all that our nation's backyards have to offer.

Learn more—and find a National Forest near you!—at nationalforestweek.org.

05/31/2026

No lawn mower needed when you have Sedges.

05/31/2026

Thanks for hard work and dedication to Keep It Clean!

04/30/2026

Love Mille Lacs and its nearby lands and waters? Then come connect with neighbors, experts, and organizations who share your passion for protecting the land and lake we all love. The Healthy Land, Healthy Lake Expo brings together three speakers, 20+ exhibitors, hands on demonstrations, free drawings, and more—all designed to help you make a difference.
📍 Tulibee Tavern, Wahkon
📅 Saturday, May 2 | ⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
✅ Free to attend
Details: https://millelacswatershed.org

04/28/2026

Join us for the FREE Healthy Land, Healthy Lake EXPO—a fun, hands-on event packed with ideas to protect our lakes and land. Bring a friend (or two) and stop by anytime!
Saturday, May 2 • 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tulibee Tavern (235 Main Street, Wahkon)

What you’ll find:
• More than 20 exhibitors
• Guest speakers on lakeshore stewardship, loon rescue, and walleye habitat
• Shoreline Stewardship Roundtable (12–1 p.m.) for ideas + 1:1 expert advice
• Native plants for sale (MNL plant truck) + possible tree seedlings from area SWCDs
• “Get the Lead Out” tackle exchange (trade lead tackle for lead-free options)
• Free nitrate water testing (bring a tap-water sample - Run cold water 5–10 minutes, collect in a clean jar/baggie, keep it cool, and bring it to the Mille Lacs SWCD booth.)
• Prizes + special activities throughout the

FREE prize drawings: Sign up when you arrive—drawings at 11:50 a.m. (must be present to win).

All the details: https://millelacswatershed.org
See you there! If you can, please share this post to help spread the word.

04/24/2026

Join us for the HEALTHY LAND, HEALTHY LAKE EXPO! 🌿💧
Stop by Tulibee Tavern in downtown Wahkon on Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. for three inspiring, practical talks—and leave with ideas you can use to help make a difference.
Come for one talk or stay for all three:
• 9:15 a.m. – Sami Selter, Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates: the Lake Steward shoreline restoration program
• 9:45 a.m. – Sheila Johnston, Minnesota Loon Rescue: what to do if you encounter an injured or sick loon
• 10:15 a.m. – Kayla Lenz, Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission: walleye spawning habitat
Our speakers are just one part of the event that includes more than 20 exhibitors, a lake stewardship roundtable, opportunities to purchase native plants, and lots more!

Get all the Expo details: https://millelacswatershed.org

This event is funded in part by the Initiative Foundation, a regional foundation.

04/20/2026

A stellar lineup of 20+ exhibitors can’t wait to meet you—sharing what they love about the natural bounty of the Mille Lacs area and what they’re doing to preserve and enhance its environment. Meet them at the HEALTHY LAND, HEALTHY LAKE EXPO at Tulibee Tavern in downtown Wahkon, Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by, learn something new, and help make a difference.
See the full list of exhibitors and other Expo details: https://millelacswatershed.org

The Mille Lacs Lake Watershed Management Group brings together property owners and agencies to improve the region's water quality.

04/17/2026

The Mille Lacs Lake Watershed Group is a proud member of the Keep It Clean campaign! https://keepitcleanmn.org/ Sign up your lake or river for free. Official branded educational materials available. Learn more at the Healthy Land, Healthy Lake Expo May 2nd, 9am-1 pm.

Keep It Clean MN is a coalition of organizations in the state of Minnesota who all advocate for keeping trash and waste off of Minnesota lakes.

04/15/2026

Do you know what to do if you encounter a loon that’s injured or ill? Minnesota Loon Rescue does! Get their expert advice at our free HEALTHY LAND, HEALTHY LAKE EXPO and learn how you can help protect Minnesota’s iconic birds. They’re one of 20+ organizations you can connect with at Tulibee Tavern in downtown Wahkon, Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by, learn something new, and help make a difference.

Expo details: https://millelacswatershed.org

This event is funded in part by the Initiative Foundation, a regional foundation.