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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

July 19, 2018

Water Quality Public Meetings in Kenora - August 15

You are invited to attend public meetings in Kenora on August 15, 2:00 to 4:30 pm at the Clarion Lakeside Inn.

The meetings highlight "from science to action" and the efforts to protect and restore Lake of the Woods water quality by the:

International Joint Commission (IJC meeting notice)
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (science session overview)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (science session overview)

Anyone interested in the long-term health of the Lake of the Woods, the research being done to address toxic and nuisance algae in Lake of the Woods and the action being taken is encouraged to attend.

Send a message to our governments by attending, that Lake of the Woods matters and that you care!

Public Meeting: Minnesota and Canada Water Quality Science Update

Come for the IJC watershed board meeting and stay for an important update on Minnesota's science and plan to cut phosphorus entering Lake of the Woods, plus an update on the Candian science underway on the lake.

The science update session will follow the 2 pm IJC watershed board public meeting in Kenora. Please attend to attend both the IJC meeting and the science update session to learn about:

Minnesota's plan for cutting phosphorus entering Lake of the Woods
Progress of Canadian federal science underway on Lake of the Woods and next steps.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency research and management staff are coming to Kenora to speak with you about Minnesota's study and plan to set targets for cutting phosphorus pollution of Lake of the Woods. Environment and Climate Change Canada will also present an update on the Canadian science initiative and next steps.

Jesse Anderson, Research Scientist, and Mike Kennedy, Project Manager, from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will be there to present to the public about Minnesota's Watershed Protection and Restoration work and its efforts to develop targets for cutting phosphorus entering Lake of the Woods.

This is tremendous opportunity for the public meet the scientists, managers and policy makers and to get a complete picture of what's being done to protect and restore Lake of the Woods and its watershed in the United States, Canada, and internationally.

You're Invited to the IJC Watershed Board - August Public Meetings

The IJC Watershed Board will hold its annual meetings with the public:

International Falls: August 13, 6:30 pm at the Rainy River Community College
Kenora: August 15, 2 pm at the Clarion Lakeside Inn

The International Falls meeting will focus on water level regulation of Rainy and Namakan Lakes

The Kenora meeting will be a full meeting of the Board with the public and cover water quality and ecosystem health activities in Lake of the Woods and its watershed.

Both meetings are opportunities to hear about the activities of the Board, meet members and staff, ask questions, and express concerns. Read more for full details of the meetings -- and please plan to attend!