The Water Summit: Team up for Clean WatersItasca Water Legacy PartnershipPO Box 881Grand Rapids MN 55744

REGISTRATION & CLASS SELECTION

Choose one class for each session and write its code in the space for each time slot. For example, the Class Code for FISHING EVOLuTIONS is 4.

Registration $10/person. If you walk or ride a bike to the Summit, $5/person. Fee includes conference materials, lunch, refreshments, and tours.

Payment method Checks only, payable to: Itasca Water Legacy Partnership. Payment must accompany registration.

Send registration form and check payment toItasca Water Legacy Partnership PO Box 881Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Cancellations must be received by May 13 to be eligible for a refund.

Additional fee for Kiwanis Fish Fry must be paid onsite. Fish Fry provided by Kiwanis Daybreakers.

Daytime Education, Exhibits and Tours LocationItasca Community College1851 E Highway 169 Grand Rapids

Evening Celebration of Water, Woods, and Walleye Location KAXE Rotary Tent260 NE 2nd StreetGrand Rapids

For more information contact Stephanie Kessler, 218-326-1130 or TheWaterSummit@yahoo.com.

Visit us online atItascaWaterLegacyPartnership.org

Additional support provided by

Class Code

2nd Class Choice

Fun with Neotropical Birds Tour 6-8:30aSession 1: 9-9:45aSession 2: 10-10:45aSession 3: 11-11:45aLunch A: 11:45a-12:30pLunch B: 12:30-1:15p

Keynote: 1:15-2:45p automatically registered

Harvest the Rain Tour: 3-4:30pI plan to attend the free evening celebration ( ) YES ( ) NO

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Please specify below if you have special dietary needs.

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H O S T : I T A S C A W A T E R L E G A C Y P A R T N E R S H I P

A DAY OF EDuCATION, ExHIBITS, AND TOuRS.

AN EVENING TO CELEBRATE WATER, WOODS, AND WALLEYE.

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1: Aquatic Invasive SpeciesRich Rezanka, Invasive Species Specialist, MN Department of Natural ResourcesInvasive species have the potential to cause harm to Minnesota’s natural resources, and their spread continues around the state. This talk will focus on those invasive species that pose the greatest threat to lakes in NE Minnesota and discuss local efforts to prevent the spread to area lakes. Get motivated to take action by hearing from local lake association president Russ Wedl and the steps taken to protect their lake.

2: Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources in Northern MinnesotaDr. Robert Conzemius, Senior Atmospheric Scientist, WindLogics Inc.How will global climate change affect northern Minnesota’s lakes and other water resources? The goals of this class will be to compare anthropogenic impacts with natural variability, examine warming that has already been observed locally, and to provide a summary of climate model predictions for northern Minnesota’s hydrology.

3: Conservation Easements for the Private LandownerFrancis “Fitz” Fitzgerald, Director of Conservation – Northern Region, Minnesota Land TrustJust what is a Land Trust? Get an introduction to conservation easements for the landowner who is curious about what the process entails and how to go about establishing an easement on their property. Discover the purpose, what it means for the landowner, and potential tax benefits. Examples of existing projects will be examined.

4: Fishing EvolutionsSean Colter, Fishing Professional, Sunrise Guide ServiceHow technology and regulation have changed the sport of fishing, for the positive! We will also discuss new techniques to increase your catch rate while on the water.

5: Good Habitat Means Good FishingTim Goeman, Regional Fisheries Manager, MN Department of Natural ResourcesGood habitat, including clean water, is essential to healthy, sustainable fish populations. Human activities on the lakeshore and in the watershed have a direct effect on the quality of fish habitat and fish populations. Good habitat

means minimal fisheries management; degraded habitat translates to expensive, on-going management. Guest speaker and local resort owner Kim Jamtgaard will share the positive steps they’ve taken to ensure good habitat and good fishing.

6: Itasca County’s Lakes & the Quality of Our WatersDr. John A. Downing, Professor of Limnology, Iowa State University, and Adjunct Professor, Itasca Community CollegeWe will discuss the wonderful range of lakes in Itasca County, their water quality, and recent work to determine their condition. We will also talk about how we can use new, locally-generated information to use lakes wisely without harm and how we can fix those that may have declined in value.

7: Let’s Get Pumped!Shirley Nordrum, Local Educator - Water Resources, University of Minnesota ExtensionA failing septic system is costly to repair and is a serious health risk to your family, pets and the environment. Come learn how to properly care for your system, including everyday maintenance tips to protect your system. Find out how your septic system works and when to get it pumped.

8: Sensitive Lakeshore Identification and Protection in Itasca CountyPaul Radomski, Scientist, MN Department of Natural ResourcesA new planning and zoning concept for Minnesota’s shoreland will be discussed that property owners, together with their local government, can use protect water quality and habitat. Get informed about the consequences of poorly planned lakeshore development, the use of science-based criteria to identify sensitive lakeshores, and how to use sensitive lakeshore designation for improved lakeshore conservation.

9: Solar 101Jesse Dahl, Solar Photovoltaic Instructor, Hibbing Community CollegeIf you have ever wondered about solar energy, this class is for you. Get an overview of various residential and commercial solar set-ups and solar equipment, associated installation costs, and potential energy savings. Learn about the latest trends and technologies related to the solar energy field.

10: Take the Itasca County Lake (and River) Challenge!Mary Blickenderfer, Water Resources Educator, University of Minn. ExtensionIs it a tool or a game? The new Lake Challenge provides immediate feedback on how your shoreland measures up, including lake-friendly challenges you, your children/grandchildren, guests and neighbors can undertake and enjoy. Featured guest, Sharon Streetar, shares her lakescaping experience — guaranteed to get you excited about your shoreline!

11: Water Quality 101: Seeing Below the Surface of Your Lake or StreamCynthia Hagley, Great Lakes Environmental Quality Educator, Minnesota Sea GrantLearn how to demystify the science of lakes and streams. Impress friends and neighbors with your practical knowledge of how and why our actions on the land affect the waters we love. Discover simple changes you can make to reduce impacts and ensure high quality water for future generations.

12: Watershed Cycling of Mercury: Lessons Learned From Research in Northern MinnesotaRandy Kolka, Team Leader and Research Soil Scientist, USDA Forest Service Northern Research StationMercury is of great concern in the environment because it biomagnifies in the aquatic food chain. Over the past 15 years Dr. Randy Kolka and colleagues have conducted research to understand mercury cycles. Randy will discuss these studies and the current state of knowledge on mercury pollution in northern Minnesota.

NB: Fun with Neotropical Birds TourHarry Hutchins, Natural Resources/Forestry Instructor, Itasca Community CollegeTake a look at the neotropical bird life at the peak of migration on the riparian areas of the Mississippi River, as well those continental migrants that have staked out a nesting site. We will visit the river at KAXE and the Forest History Center. Lots of song and color!

HR: Harvesting the Rain TourMary Blickenderfer, Water Resources Educator, University of Minn. ExtensionThree rain gardens were constructed in Grand Rapids on three very different soils with three different goals in mind. We will visit them all as they spring into action for the season, explore how they function, and see how beautiful they can be. Everyone can rain garden!

CLASSESDon Shelby, Former Anchor, WCCO-TVDon Shelby was a news anchor for WCCO-TV in the Twin Cities for 32 years.

He is considered the most honored and decorated local television journalist in the country. He has won three national Emmys and several national awards. Don was inducted into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2008 and was named Distinguished Minnesotan in 2010. Don has a unique perspective on water after reporting from locations spanning the globe. He continues to report on environmental and science issues in his

weekly column for the online newspaper MinnPost. He is a frequent guest speaker and college lecturer on the subjects of alternative energy, climate change, the environment, ecology, and the new economy of energy efficiency.Don will give a keynote presentation on his global view of water and its importance to economies large and small. He will address northern Minnesota’s lakes, rivers and ground water and why it’s critical to sustain these valuable resources. He will share his values on water conservation, including his personal actions to reuse water in his current home and the new LEED Platinum/Minnesota GreenStar Gold house he is currently building.

6 - 8:30a Fun with Neotropical Birds Tour

Option A Option B Option C Option D

Session 1 9-9:45a

Take the Itasca Challenge

Itasca County’s Water Quality

Aquatic Invasive Species

Watershed Cycling of Mercury

Session 210-10:45a

Sensitive Lakeshore

Climate Change Impacts

Good Habitat, Good Fishing Solar 101

Session 311-11:45a

Let’s Get Pumped

Water Quality 101

Fishing Evolutions

Conservation Easements

11:45a - 1:15p Lunch, Exhibits and ICC Water Lab TourMusic by Sam Miltich

1:15-2:45p Keynote: Don ShelbyPre-Keynote: Kurt Anderson, Minnesota Power

3 - 4:30p Harvesting the Rain Tour

SCHEDuLE

4:30 – 6:30p Meet and Greet, Kid Activities, Kiwanis Fish Fry [additional fee]

6:30 – 7:30p Keynote: Don Shelby

7:30 – 8:30p Music

REGISTRATION INFORMATION ON BACK

PRE-KEYNOTEKurt Anderson, Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist, Minnesota PowerMinnesota Power will discuss how their electric generation and distribution is managed to protect water quality and usage throughout the region. Topics will include environmental stewardship programs, water treatment technology, and the research and science used to promote environmentally responsible operations.

KEYNOTEUse class codes 1-HR for registering.

1: Aquatic Invasive SpeciesRich Rezanka, Invasive Species Specialist, MN Department of Natural ResourcesInvasive species have the potential to cause harm to Minnesota’s natural resources, and their spread continues around the state. This talk will focus on those invasive species that pose the greatest threat to lakes in NE Minnesota and discuss local efforts to prevent the spread to area lakes. Get motivated to take action by hearing from local lake association president Russ Wedl and the steps taken to protect their lake.

2: Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources in Northern MinnesotaDr. Robert Conzemius, Senior Atmospheric Scientist, WindLogics Inc.How will global climate change affect northern Minnesota’s lakes and other water resources? The goals of this class will be to compare anthropogenic impacts with natural variability, examine warming that has already been observed locally, and to provide a summary of climate model predictions for northern Minnesota’s hydrology.

3: Conservation Easements for the Private LandownerFrancis “Fitz” Fitzgerald, Director of Conservation – Northern Region, Minnesota Land TrustJust what is a Land Trust? Get an introduction to conservation easements for the landowner who is curious about what the process entails and how to go about establishing an easement on their property. Discover the purpose, what it means for the landowner, and potential tax benefits. Examples of existing projects will be examined.

4: Fishing EvolutionsSean Colter, Fishing Professional, Sunrise Guide ServiceHow technology and regulation have changed the sport of fishing, for the positive! We will also discuss new techniques to increase your catch rate while on the water.

5: Good Habitat Means Good FishingTim Goeman, Regional Fisheries Manager, MN Department of Natural ResourcesGood habitat, including clean water, is essential to healthy, sustainable fish populations. Human activities on the lakeshore and in the watershed have a direct effect on the quality of fish habitat and fish populations. Good habitat

means minimal fisheries management; degraded habitat translates to expensive, on-going management. Guest speaker and local resort owner Kim Jamtgaard will share the positive steps they’ve taken to ensure good habitat and good fishing.

6: Itasca County’s Lakes & the Quality of Our WatersDr. John A. Downing, Professor of Limnology, Iowa State University, and Adjunct Professor, Itasca Community CollegeWe will discuss the wonderful range of lakes in Itasca County, their water quality, and recent work to determine their condition. We will also talk about how we can use new, locally-generated information to use lakes wisely without harm and how we can fix those that may have declined in value.

7: Let’s Get Pumped!Shirley Nordrum, Local Educator - Water Resources, University of Minnesota ExtensionA failing septic system is costly to repair and is a serious health risk to your family, pets and the environment. Come learn how to properly care for your system, including everyday maintenance tips to protect your system. Find out how your septic system works and when to get it pumped.

8: Sensitive Lakeshore Identification and Protection in Itasca CountyPaul Radomski, Scientist, MN Department of Natural ResourcesA new planning and zoning concept for Minnesota’s shoreland will be discussed that property owners, together with their local government, can use protect water quality and habitat. Get informed about the consequences of poorly planned lakeshore development, the use of science-based criteria to identify sensitive lakeshores, and how to use sensitive lakeshore designation for improved lakeshore conservation.

9: Solar 101Jesse Dahl, Solar Photovoltaic Instructor, Hibbing Community CollegeIf you have ever wondered about solar energy, this class is for you. Get an overview of various residential and commercial solar set-ups and solar equipment, associated installation costs, and potential energy savings. Learn about the latest trends and technologies related to the solar energy field.

10: Take the Itasca County Lake (and River) Challenge!Mary Blickenderfer, Water Resources Educator, University of Minn. ExtensionIs it a tool or a game? The new Lake Challenge provides immediate feedback on how your shoreland measures up, including lake-friendly challenges you, your children/grandchildren, guests and neighbors can undertake and enjoy. Featured guest, Sharon Streetar, shares her lakescaping experience — guaranteed to get you excited about your shoreline!

11: Water Quality 101: Seeing Below the Surface of Your Lake or StreamCynthia Hagley, Great Lakes Environmental Quality Educator, Minnesota Sea GrantLearn how to demystify the science of lakes and streams. Impress friends and neighbors with your practical knowledge of how and why our actions on the land affect the waters we love. Discover simple changes you can make to reduce impacts and ensure high quality water for future generations.

12: Watershed Cycling of Mercury: Lessons Learned From Research in Northern MinnesotaRandy Kolka, Team Leader and Research Soil Scientist, USDA Forest Service Northern Research StationMercury is of great concern in the environment because it biomagnifies in the aquatic food chain. Over the past 15 years Dr. Randy Kolka and colleagues have conducted research to understand mercury cycles. Randy will discuss these studies and the current state of knowledge on mercury pollution in northern Minnesota.

NB: Fun with Neotropical Birds TourHarry Hutchins, Natural Resources/Forestry Instructor, Itasca Community CollegeTake a look at the neotropical bird life at the peak of migration on the riparian areas of the Mississippi River, as well those continental migrants that have staked out a nesting site. We will visit the river at KAXE and the Forest History Center. Lots of song and color!

HR: Harvesting the Rain TourMary Blickenderfer, Water Resources Educator, University of Minn. ExtensionThree rain gardens were constructed in Grand Rapids on three very different soils with three different goals in mind. We will visit them all as they spring into action for the season, explore how they function, and see how beautiful they can be. Everyone can rain garden!

CLASSESDon Shelby, Former Anchor, WCCO-TVDon Shelby was a news anchor for WCCO-TV in the Twin Cities for 32 years.

He is considered the most honored and decorated local television journalist in the country. He has won three national Emmys and several national awards. Don was inducted into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2008 and was named Distinguished Minnesotan in 2010. Don has a unique perspective on water after reporting from locations spanning the globe. He continues to report on environmental and science issues in his

weekly column for the online newspaper MinnPost. He is a frequent guest speaker and college lecturer on the subjects of alternative energy, climate change, the environment, ecology, and the new economy of energy efficiency.Don will give a keynote presentation on his global view of water and its importance to economies large and small. He will address northern Minnesota’s lakes, rivers and ground water and why it’s critical to sustain these valuable resources. He will share his values on water conservation, including his personal actions to reuse water in his current home and the new LEED Platinum/Minnesota GreenStar Gold house he is currently building.

6 - 8:30a Fun with Neotropical Birds Tour

Option A Option B Option C Option D

Session 1 9-9:45a

Take the Itasca Challenge

Itasca County’s Water Quality

Aquatic Invasive Species

Watershed Cycling of Mercury

Session 210-10:45a

Sensitive Lakeshore

Climate Change Impacts

Good Habitat, Good Fishing Solar 101

Session 311-11:45a

Let’s Get Pumped

Water Quality 101

Fishing Evolutions

Conservation Easements

11:45a - 1:15p Lunch, Exhibits and ICC Water Lab TourMusic by Sam Miltich

1:15-2:45p Keynote: Don ShelbyPre-Keynote: Kurt Anderson, Minnesota Power

3 - 4:30p Harvesting the Rain Tour

SCHEDuLE

4:30 – 6:30p Meet and Greet, Kid Activities, Kiwanis Fish Fry [additional fee]

6:30 – 7:30p Keynote: Don Shelby

7:30 – 8:30p Music

REGISTRATION INFORMATION ON BACK

PRE-KEYNOTEKurt Anderson, Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist, Minnesota PowerMinnesota Power will discuss how their electric generation and distribution is managed to protect water quality and usage throughout the region. Topics will include environmental stewardship programs, water treatment technology, and the research and science used to promote environmentally responsible operations.

KEYNOTEUse class codes 1-HR for registering.

The Water Summit: Team up for Clean WatersItasca Water Legacy PartnershipPO Box 881Grand Rapids MN 55744

REGISTRATION & CLASS SELECTION

Choose one class for each session and write its code in the space for each time slot. For example, the Class Code for FISHING EVOLuTIONS is 4.

Registration $10/person. If you walk or ride a bike to the Summit, $5/person. Fee includes conference materials, lunch, refreshments, and tours.

Payment method Checks only, payable to: Itasca Water Legacy Partnership. Payment must accompany registration.

Send registration form and check payment toItasca Water Legacy Partnership PO Box 881Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Cancellations must be received by May 13 to be eligible for a refund.

Additional fee for Kiwanis Fish Fry must be paid onsite. Fish Fry provided by Kiwanis Daybreakers.

Daytime Education, Exhibits and Tours LocationItasca Community College1851 E Highway 169 Grand Rapids

Evening Celebration of Water, Woods, and Walleye Location KAXE Rotary Tent260 NE 2nd StreetGrand Rapids

For more information contact Stephanie Kessler, 218-326-1130 or TheWaterSummit@yahoo.com.

Visit us online atItascaWaterLegacyPartnership.org

Additional support provided by

Class Code

2nd Class Choice

Fun with Neotropical Birds Tour 6-8:30aSession 1: 9-9:45aSession 2: 10-10:45aSession 3: 11-11:45aLunch A: 11:45a-12:30pLunch B: 12:30-1:15p

Keynote: 1:15-2:45p automatically registered

Harvest the Rain Tour: 3-4:30pI plan to attend the free evening celebration ( ) YES ( ) NO

Name

Address

City, State, Zip

Phone

Email

Please specify below if you have special dietary needs.

An email will be sent to confirm your registration and payment

P R E - R E G I S T R A T I O N E N C O u R A G E D / L I M I T E D S E A T I N G

H O S T : I T A S C A W A T E R L E G A C Y P A R T N E R S H I P

A DAY OF EDuCATION, ExHIBITS, AND TOuRS.

AN EVENING TO CELEBRATE WATER, WOODS, AND WALLEYE.

select one

REG

ISTR

ATI

ON

FO

RM

N I have enclosed my $10 payment.