Meet the Board | Welcome to WCOLA

Steve Melin – President

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Mark Conover VP

Environmental Committee Chair

Susan Lick – Secretary

Jean Koewler – Treasurer

Jean Melin Communications Committee Chair

Louis Gueltzow
Past President
Firewise & Roadside Clean-Up

Jack Hartung – Secchi Readings

Ken Zimmer – Loon Count

Latest DNR Information

Minnesota DNR accepting comments on off-highway vehicle strategic master plans (published December 20, 2024) December 20, 2024
Informational webinar to be held on Jan. 28.
Minnesota DNR: Enjoy the ice over the holidays, but check it often (published December 19, 2024) December 19, 2024
With fresh snow in many parts of the state, anglers and others recreating on the ice must keep in mind that snow can hinder ice-making and cover up potentially dangerous areas, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Minnesota DNR celebrates major 2024 accomplishments (published December 16, 2024) December 16, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released a summary of significant 2024 accomplishments that advanced the DNR’s mission of working with Minnesotans to conserve and manage the state's natural resources, providing outdoor recreation opportunities, and providing for commercial uses of natural resources in a way that creates a sustainable quality of life.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Dec. 16 (published December 16, 2024) December 16, 2024
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Minnesota DNR issues ice warning for aerated lakes (published December 16, 2024) December 16, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued its annual ice safety warning for lakes with winter aeration systems.
Give the gift of the outdoors this holiday season (published December 12, 2024) December 12, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a variety of budget-friendly holiday gift options for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages, abilities and interests.
CWD confirmed in a wild deer near Wheaton in western Minnesota (published December 12, 2024) December 12, 2024
CWD late-season hunt takes place in select DPAs Dec. 20-22.
Minnesota DNR shares reminders about the snowmobile riding season (published December 12, 2024) December 12, 2024
As snowmobile riders prepare for the upcoming riding season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds riders of important dates, safety tips and registration requirements.
First-come, first-served seats to be offered for 2025 DNR Roundtable (published December 5, 2024) December 5, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Roundtable — an annual gathering of conservation partners to discuss fisheries, wildlife, and ecological and water resource topics and encourage partnership — will again include a no-cost, open registration opportunity.
Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental documents for proposed Lower Knowlton Creek Project (published December 3, 2024) December 3, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through Jan. 2 on an environmental assessment worksheet related to the Lower Knowlton Creek-Munger Trail Culvert Replacement Project, located in St. Louis County.

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