Watershed Forum News

July 26, 2018

Media Release - Call for public participation at meeting about Lake of the Woods water quality

MEDIA RELEASE

Call for public participation at meeting about Lake of the Woods water quality
Wednesday, August 15, 2:00 - 4:30 pm Clarion Lakeside Inn., Kenora

Kenora, ON July 27, 2018 – Public meetings will highlight "science to action" and the efforts to protect and restore Lake of the Woods water quality by the:

International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board, of the International Joint Commission
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Environment and Climate Change Canada

The Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation and the Lake of the Woods District Property Owners Association urge everyone who cares about water quality and the future health of Lake of the Woods to attend this important meeting. Learn about what’s being done to address toxic and nuisance algae in Lake of the Woods by Minnesota, Canada and by the International Joint Commission.

Your attendance and engagement directly with the government officials and scientists will send a message that Lake of the Woods matters and that you care!

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!

Lake Association Network Workshop - Sept 11

Calling all Lake Associations! Register now and attend the 2nd Binational Lake Assocation Network Event

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, Sunny Cove Camp on Rainy Lake (10 mins. east of Fort Frances, Ontario)

Learn from other lake associations and experts on hand
Build Your Network of Contacts
Revitalize your membership
Access great program info at our Display Booths!

Guest speakers: Jeff Forester, Executive Director, Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates and Todd Sellers, Executive Director, Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation.

Pre-registration is required with a nominal $25 CAD fee which includes morning coffee break and lunch - Register now