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Working binationally to develop a sustainability plan for the Lake of the Woods Basin, based on
sound science and international cooperation and collaboration. read more…

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The Lake

The Rainy-Lake of the Woods watershed

The Rainy – Lake of the Woods watershed forms the international boundary between Minnesota, Ontario and Manitoba. The region is ecologically, geologically, and politically complex. Here, 600 km of waterways flow west from the Great Lakes Basin divide, through the chain read more…

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2027 International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Forum Call for Nominations

Know of a great lake champion who deserves recognition? Nominations are now open for the annual Kallemeyn (science & resource management) and Wilson Stewardship (environmental engagement & sustainability) Awards. Get your nominations in by December 17, 2026.

2027 International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Forum Call for Abstracts

It’s time to submit your Forum abstracts! Due December 17, 2026, we are accepting abstracts for presentations on many topics for the March 10-11, 2027 Forum.

September 2026 Updates

Your LOWWSF team may be a bit biased, but we think summer 2026 was pretty incredible. As you settle back into the regular rhythms of school, back-to-work, or whatever else marks the transition from long, languid days at the lake to the crisp routines of autumn, please read on to hear some highlights from this summer we’d like to share with you.

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