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Sharon Natzel, Long Lake Area Association's AIS prevention coordinator, said they are working with a Minnesota DNR invasive species specialist and potential AIS management vendors for treatment to contain and control the starry stonewort.

Sharon Natzel and Russ Johnsrud share a passion for protecting Hubbard County's natural resources.

According to a news release, the award “recognizes people, groups and organizations who have gone above and beyond to contribute to MAISRC's mission: advancing aquatic invasive species (AIS) knowledge, and inspiring action to protect and restore Minnesota’s cherished lakes, rivers and wetlands.”

Currently, Hubbard and Beltrami counties are hosting two of 26 local training sites around the state on Aug. 20.

Currently, Hubbard and Beltrami counties are hosting two of 26 local training sites around the state on Aug. 20.

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Members of the Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA) write a monthly column in the Enterprise addressing water issues in the region.

Teaching the next generation about preserving the water quality in area lakes is taking a step forward.  Written By: Lorie R. Skarpness | 10:13 am, May 11, 2021 × Andrea Dutcher shares information about aquatic plants with the Friederichs children – from left, Mae, 8, Imogene, 6 and Loretta, 10. The children learned about aquatic plants and water quality last summer. Their parents Anne and Troy Friederichs are part of the COLA shoreline monitoring program on Lake Bel...