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Welcome to Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation

Our Vision for the Lake of the Woods basin: majestic waters with sustainable ecological integrity supporting health, economies and beneficial uses for current and future generations. Our Mission: To ensure the ecological integrity of Lake of the Woods and its watershed by being a champion for the Lake and a trusted essential partner with all stakeholders

September 13, 2019

Lake Associations Gathering Across the Border

Media Release:

(Kenora, ON and International Falls, MN) September 13, 2019). Lake Associations in the Rainy-Lake of the Woods watershed will gather September 19 at a workshop organized by the Foundation's Kelli Saunders. Featured speakers include: professor Matt Julius, St. Cloud State University; Shannon Martin Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; and Kat Kavanaugh with the nonprofit Water Rangers. Please register by Sunday, September 15, at lowwsf.com/register.

Treaty #3 Leadership meet with IJC Commissioners

August 15, 2019 in Treaty 2 Territory, Leadership from the Anishinaabe Nation of Treaty #3 and technical support staff met with International Joint Commission (IJC) Commissioners and staff at Prairie Firehouse in Brandon, MB.

An account of this important meeting as well as details of the Treaty #3 Nibi (water) Declaration is available in the pdf August edition of Treaty 3 News (602 KB) .

September 9, 2019

EPA Issues New Recommendations for Recreational Water Quality Criteria and Swimming Advisories for Cyanotoxins

Based on the latest scientific information, the U.S. EPA has established recommended water concentrations, at or below which protects public health, for the cyanotoxins microcystins (8 micrograms per liter) and cylindrospermopsin (15 micrograms per liter). EPA’s recommendations are protective of all age groups and are based on peer-reviewed and published science.

https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-issues-recommendations-recreational-water-quality-criteria-and-swimming-advisories