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Minnesota Scientist, Jesse Anderson, Honored at International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Forum

Published: 09 March 2019

IMG 6248 croppred 640jpgJesse Anderson of the Minnesotollution Control Agency Receives the Kallemeyn Award for Scientific Achievement

The Kallemeyn Award was presented to Jesse by the Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation on behalf of the 160 researchers and resource managers from the United States and Canada attending the 2019 International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Forum in International Falls, MN.

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Lake Associations Honored at 2019 International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Forum

Published: 09 March 2019

Wilson Stewardship Award Honors Achievements of the Vermilion Lake Association and the Lake of the Woods District Stewardship Association

IMG 6282 640(International Falls, MN and Kenora, ON) March 13, 2019 – The Vermilion Lake Association and the Lake of the Woods District Stewardship Association were each recipients of the 2019 Wilson Stewardship Award, recognizing their outstanding contributions to environmental stewardship in the Rainy-Lake of the Woods watershed.

The 2019 Wilson Awards were presented to each Association by the Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation on behalf of the 160 researchers, resource managers and water stewards from the United States and Canada attending the 2019 International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Forum in International Falls, MN.

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Trent U Studying Nutrient Loads

Published: 25 March 2019

eimers mapNutrients from streams flowing into Rainy River and Lake of the Woods are being measured by Trent University researchers. This information will be used in watershed and lake models by ECCC to develop water quality objectives and targets for Lake of the Woods. 

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IJC Watershed Board Wants Your Help

Published: 07 February 2019


ijcThe Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board is developing recommendations for water quality and aquatic ecosystem health Objectives and Alerts (advisory triggers) for the Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed. Your input is needed.  Opportunities to participate:

  • Public Workshop March 12  from 4:30-6:30 pm in International Falls, MN
  • An on-line webinar for those who are unable to attend the workshop
  • A public workshop in Kenora, Ontario in summer 2019

To attend contact the Project Coordinator, Kelli Saunders at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (807) 548-8002 to secure a spot!

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Ontario Environment Plan Targets Lake of the Woods Phosphorus

Published: 29 November 2018

ONPlan2018Lake of the Woods is back as a priority with the Government of Ontario. 

Reducing phosphorus to combat blue-green algae is identified as an explicit priority in Ontario's new environmental plan, unveiled by Environment Minister Rod Phillips on November 29.

The Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation applauds the Ontario Government for its recognition and commitment to protect the quality of the Lake of the Woods by continuing to work with partners, on reducing phosphorus to combat toxic blue-green algae. 

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Bock a Beer - LOWBREWCO Supports Foundation

Published: 28 November 2018

Bock a BeerBUY A CROWLER or a GROWLER TODAY – BOCK A BEER, and support the Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation…

The Lake of the Woods Brewing Company is donating $1.00 from every Crowler and/ or Growler of BOCK A BEER sold in the retail store, to assist the charitable aims of the Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation. Crafty right?

This BOCK A BEER will not last long.  Get it now and support the Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation.

Many thanks to the Lake of the Woods Brewing Company for supporting the lake!

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IJC Watershed Board reviewing Objectives and Alert Levels for water quality and ecosystem health

Published: 09 November 2018

ijcThe IJC Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board is setting its sights on updating Objectives and Alert Levels for water quality and aquatic ecosystem health in our watershed.  The existing international Objectives and Aert Levels are outdated and not aligned to current priority issues.

Phase 1 of the project started in November and will engage experts and stakeholders to refine priorities and propose needs, options and potential metrics or indicators.  

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Public calls for action from Canada to cut phosphorus in Lake of the Woods

Published: 16 August 2018

Turner640A vocal, engaged and committed crowd of 200 citizens concerned about toxic and nuisance algae in Lake of the Woods gathered at the Clarion Hotel in Kenora, Aug. 15, 2018 to learn what is being done to address the problem.

Many attendees, led by former Prime Minister John Turner, voiced strongly a demand for Canada to “get on with it” and take action immediately to combat algae blooms jointly with Minnesota, in its plan to cut phosphorus by 18.4%.

 

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  1. IJC Recommends Immediate Interim Phosphorus Targets for Lake of the Woods
  2. Environment and Climate Change Canada science program: fall update
  3. Workshop for lake associations bridges local and basin wide issues
  4. Foundation receives funding for watershed coordination program

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