Join Itasca Waters and Minnesota Sea Grant in learning about strategies for recreational vehicle governance as part of the Practical Water Wisdom webinar series, co-sponsored by MNSG.
This webinar will explore why and how boat traffic is legally managed on lakes and rivers, and what that means for communities, recreation, and water protection. A panel featuring a water- and coastal-law attorney, a boat-traffic enforcement officer, and the director of a public-interest organization that helps people navigate lake and river issues will explain the legal foundations for restrictions, real-world safety and enforcement considerations, and how communities can balance recreation, property rights, and environmental protection. Ideal for lake residents, local officials, lake associations, and anyone interested in fair, effective watercraft management.
Speakers
- Terra Bowling, National Sea Grant Law Center Senior Research Counsel
- Jeff Forester, Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates Executive Director
- Matt Miller, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer
Date
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time
Noon to 1:00 p.m. CT
Registration
Registration is required to attend this free virtual event.
Event sponsors
Practical Water Wisdom: A Virtual Learning Series is presented by Itasca Waters with support from:
- Minnesota Sea Grant
- Itasca Soil and Water Conservation District
- Itasca Coalition of Lake Associations
- KAXE/KBXE
- Rapids Radio
- Grand Rapids Herald Review
Contact
John A. Downing, director, Minnesota Sea Grant.
Image credit: Tony Webster/Wikimedia Commons.
