Would you like to leave a legacy of clean water for future generations? If so, then Itasca Waters has the series for you. The “Practical Water Wisdom: A Virtual Learning Series” runs for an hour beginning at noon on the first Thursday of each month (except July when it is on the second Thursday). It is FREE, online, open to all, and includes an interactive Q&A session.
The next presentation will take place on May 2 and it will be presented by Don Schreiner, a fisheries biologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR). He has approximately 35 years of experience managing fisheries with the MNDNR. He spent the first 10 years working on inland lakes, and the last 25 years managing Minnesota’s portion of Lake Superior. After retiring from the MNDNR, Don volunteered and then became employed part-time as a fisheries specialist with Minnesota Sea Grant (MNSG). His role at MNSG focuses on transferring technical fisheries information to interested public in a concise and easily understood manner.
Don has a Masters in Fisheries Science and a Minor in Statistics from the University of Minnesota. In addition, he has a Bachelors in Zoology and a Minor in Aerospace Studies and Botany from North Dakota State University.
Almost every angler and property owner have an opinion on how the fisheries in their lake of interest should be managed. In many cases, those opinions are extremely variable. Don’s presentation will describe how fish populations in Minnesota lakes are managed. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources uses a science-based approach to make management decisions based on the status of the present fish community, fish population structure and abundance, historical trends, lake habitat type and public input. Take a deep dive with us as Itasca Waters will provide Information that discusses the various aspects of fish stocking programs, why stocking may be desirable and why it may not. The need for long term management and protection of lake habitats and water quality will be discussed as it is the key to healthy fish populations.
You will not want to miss his insightful experiences!
We hope through our Water Wisdom series you will be inspired each month to think about water in a new way. Please join us online May 2 for this enlightening talk about fisheries management by registering at https://itascawaters.org/water-wisdom-2024. You will receive a Zoom invite by email, with periodic reminders, to join the program. For more information contact Info@itascawaters.org.
The Practical Water Wisdom series is the brainchild of Itasca Waters, a nonprofit organization located in Itasca County whose mission is to ‘team up’ with other organizations and concerned citizens to maintain abundant, clean water for our continued health, enjoyment, and a strong economy. This series is supported by Itasca Waters’ members, Minnesota Sea Grant, Itasca Coalition of Lake Associations, Itasca County Soil and Water Conservation District, KAXE/KBXE, Rapids Radio, and the Grand Rapids Herald-Review.
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