Aquatic Invasives 101: What's in Our Waters?
Tue, Feb 10
|Zoom
Participants will learn about the common aquatic invasive species found locally, how to identify them, and why they pose a threat to lakes and rivers. Practical steps to prevent the spread of invasive species and help protect local waters will also be discussed.
Time & Location
Feb 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom
About The Event
Join the Cannon River Watershed Joint Powers Organization as they host the fifth session of the virtual learning series Land to Lake Lectures. Aquatic invasive species are present in several lakes within the Cannon River Watershed. Participants will learn about the common aquatic invasive species found locally, how to identify them, and why they pose a threat to lakes and rivers. Practical steps to prevent the spread of invasive species and help protect local waters will also be discussed.
The free webinar will be held on Tuesday, February 10, at 12:00 pm over the lunch hour. Register for the webinar at https://z.umn.edu/AquaticInvasives. The webinar will be video recorded and posted on the CRWJPO’s website at https://www.cannonriverwatershedmn.gov afterward for those who cannot attend.
The virtual learning sessions “Land to Lake Lectures” will conclude in March with the final webinar. Learn more about the webinar series at https://www.cannonriverwatershedmn.gov/events-1. For more information contact Emmie Scheffler at…