GRAND RAPIDS — Itasca Waters will continue its online Practical Water Wisdom Series at noon on Thursday, Feb. 6.
The series runs for an hour beginning at noon, typically on the first Thursday of each month. The webinars are free, open to all and include an interactive Q&A session.
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Beatrix Beisner, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Quebec at Montreal, Canada, will present "Invasive Freshwater Jellyfish — Why Are They Increasing So Fast and What Do They Do in Lakes?"
The talk will review some of the known history of this invasive species in North American lakes and why they are being noticed more often now.
"While we have much to learn about these organisms, the talk will provide some insight into their life histories and ecology and how they might be affecting food webs in our lakes," a release said.
For the remaining monthly topics, attendees will hear about lakeshore development, ice-out forecasts, beavers dams and ponds, climate change and fisheries, septic system inspections, harmful algae blooms, drainage infrastructure, traditional ecological knowledge in lake management, banded mystery snails and water-focused books for children.
The Practical Water Wisdom series is the brainchild of Itasca Waters, a nonprofit organization located in Itasca County whose mission is to team up with other organizations and concerned citizens to maintain abundant, clean water for continued health, enjoyment and a strong economy.
To register for the webinars, visit itascawaters.org/water-wisdom-2024. For more information, contact info@itascawaters.org.
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