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 invites public comment on Lac qui Parle WMA master plan update (published April 23, 2024) April 23, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in the Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area to share their thoughts on a draft update of the master plan for the popular hunting, fishing and wildlife-watching destination in southwestern Minnesota.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, April 22 (published April 22, 2024) April 22, 2024
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Minnesota DNR volunteers celebrated during National Volunteer Week (published April 22, 2024) April 22, 2024
More than 14,400 volunteers helped the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources do everything from monitoring rainfall levels to clearing trails, according to the new 2023 annual DNR volunteer report.
Firearms safety is key to a successful turkey hunt (published April 18, 2024) April 18, 2024
With tens of thousands of hunters set to hunt wild turkeys between now and the end of May, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages them all to prioritize safety and remember a safe hunt is a successful hunt.
Public invited to tour Waterville State Fish Hatchery (published April 18, 2024) April 18, 2024
Open house is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 24.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Lee Lake in Clay County (published April 18, 2024) April 18, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lee Lake, near the city of Hawley in Clay County.
Peregrine falcon eggs visible on DNR FalconCam (published April 15, 2024) April 15, 2024
Falcon pair prepared nest for brood.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, April 15 (published April 15, 2024) April 15, 2024
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Free entrance to Minnesota state parks on April 27 (published April 15, 2024) April 15, 2024
Minnesotans are encouraged to explore outdoors with friends and family.
As people head for the water, Minnesota DNR reminds them to prioritize their safety (published April 11, 2024) April 11, 2024
With anglers, boaters, and paddlers taking advantage of the early ice-out across much of Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding anyone spending time around lakes, rivers, and ponds that water temperatures remain extremely low and unexpected falls can turn tragic.

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