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COLA (Coalition of Lake Associations) is the Leader in Protecting Hubbard County Lake and Rivers.
Our mission is to protect and enhance the quality of our lakes and rivers, preserve the economic, recreational and natural environmental values of our shorelands and promote the responsible use of our waters and related habitats. Hubbard County COLA’s mission enhances, promotes and protects the interests of lakeshore property owners, lake associations, local government, the general public and future generations.
Hubbard County COLA has a membership of 30 lake associations with over 2100 members that have banded together with the intention of educating the public on the best lake management practices. We are celebrating our 30th year united in 2018! Our website's purpose is to provide Hubbard county's lakeshore owners the information needed to be good stewards of our lakes.
Welcome to our website! Also check out our Facebook page! Simply click the "f" icon at the upper right or this Facebook Link
COLA (Coalition of Lake Associations) is the Leader in Protecting Hubbard County Lake and Rivers.
Our mission is to protect and enhance the quality of our lakes and rivers, preserve the economic, recreational and natural environmental values of our shorelands and promote the responsible use of our waters and related habitats. Hubbard County COLA’s mission enhances, promotes and protects the interests of lakeshore property owners, lake associations, local government, the general public and future generations.
Hubbard County COLA has a membership of 30 lake associations with over 2100 members that have banded together with the intention of educating the public on the best lake management practices. We are celebrating our 30th year united in 2018! Our website's purpose is to provide Hubbard county's lakeshore owners the information needed to be good stewards of our lakes.
News
0730/2017 Star Tribune article on Spread of Zebra Mussels in MN Part 1 Part 2
07/15/2017 Interactive Map of AIS Across Minnesota Full Story
07/13/2017 Land of clear Blue Waters: Citizen volunteers keeping eye on Hubbard County lakes - Full Story
05/13/2017 Governor Dayton Proclaims: Clean. Drain. Dry. Day! Full story
05/03/2017 Protect your Septic: MPCA Inspector Offers basic tips Full Story
05/08/2017 MN AIS Research Center Spotlight News Full Story
03/13/2017 Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee 2016 Annual Report Full report
01/27/2017 Gov. Dayton stands firm on water quality law Full story
12/10/2016 Zebra mussel larvae confirmed in Leech Lake Full story
03/08/2016 Spotlight on Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center Full story
03/03/2016 What is the cost of failure? Full story
02/25/2016 With all those lakes and aquifers, could Minnesota run short of water? Um, yes. Full story
08/07/2015 From runoff to ruin: The undoing of Minnesota's lakes Full story
06/25/2015 How some local governments are fighting invasive aquatic species Full story
06/22/2015 DNR aquatic invasive species training and trailer decal repealed; affirmation passed Full story
05/10/2015 Local approach to fighting aquatic species best bet for Minnesota lakes, $12B tourism economy Full story
03/26/2015 Lawmakers reconsider quiz, fee for boaters Full story
07/15/2017 Interactive Map of AIS Across Minnesota Full Story
07/13/2017 Land of clear Blue Waters: Citizen volunteers keeping eye on Hubbard County lakes - Full Story
05/13/2017 Governor Dayton Proclaims: Clean. Drain. Dry. Day! Full story
05/03/2017 Protect your Septic: MPCA Inspector Offers basic tips Full Story
05/08/2017 MN AIS Research Center Spotlight News Full Story
03/13/2017 Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee 2016 Annual Report Full report
01/27/2017 Gov. Dayton stands firm on water quality law Full story
12/10/2016 Zebra mussel larvae confirmed in Leech Lake Full story
03/08/2016 Spotlight on Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center Full story
03/03/2016 What is the cost of failure? Full story
02/25/2016 With all those lakes and aquifers, could Minnesota run short of water? Um, yes. Full story
08/07/2015 From runoff to ruin: The undoing of Minnesota's lakes Full story
06/25/2015 How some local governments are fighting invasive aquatic species Full story
06/22/2015 DNR aquatic invasive species training and trailer decal repealed; affirmation passed Full story
05/10/2015 Local approach to fighting aquatic species best bet for Minnesota lakes, $12B tourism economy Full story
03/26/2015 Lawmakers reconsider quiz, fee for boaters Full story
Meeting ScheduleHCCOLA meeting schedule for 2017. Regular meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Northwoods Bank community Room. Click for map. A “Coffee and Conversation” social precedes the Information/Business meeting at 6:00 p.m.
The 2017 schedule is shown below: February 16 March 23 April 27 May 25 June 29 July 27 August 31 September 28 October 26 No meeting in November, December, and January All meetings (except February & March) last Thursday of the month. |
EventsAIS Volunteer Course on Friday, 8/25/17 from 1 to 4:30 PM, at Beltrami County Admin Bldg, 701 Minnesota Ave, Bemidji, MN. Register with Bruce Anspach Bruce.anspach@co.beltrami.mn.us Here is a link that explains the program. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/ais_volunteer.html
Mark your calendar for these water monitoring dates:
Announcements
“It is time now to take action, as individuals and as a state, to leave a legacy of clean, safe, affordable water for ourselves, and for future generations of Minnesotans.”
-Governor Mark Dayton Click here to pledge your commitment to clean water |
Contacts
General COLA questions: hccolamn@gmail.com
President, Sharon Natzel sharonmnatzel@gmail.com
Website, Jeff Mosner: jlmosner@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
HCCOLA
PO Box 746
Park Rapids, MN. 56470
President, Sharon Natzel sharonmnatzel@gmail.com
Website, Jeff Mosner: jlmosner@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
HCCOLA
PO Box 746
Park Rapids, MN. 56470
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