A Message From Darby
Do you have a fondness for lakes, maybe even a love for them? Are you curious about what’s below the waves? Along the shore? Are you concerned about lakes and their futures? Congratulations! You have come to the right place.
My name is Darby Nelson, and like most people, I love our lakes. I have spent considerable time getting to understand them better and want to share with you what I have learned. Please join me on our lake journey together through my website and blog.
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Impervious Surfaces and Lakes: What’s the Connection?
Impervious Surfaces and Lakes: What’s the Connection? I just returned from the annual Wisconsin Lakes Partnership Convention in Green Bay. After giving my own talk, I attended other presentations including one on the impact of impervious surfaces on lakes. Here is what I learned: Impervious surfaces include hard, man-made structures like roofs, driveways, patios, and … Read More »
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Is water quality important to you? If so, you ought to know about the Freshwater Society (FWS) with its offices … Read More »
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Lake Conditions—Part 2 Algal blooms are not only unsightly, but may contain cyanobacteria capable of producing toxins that in high … Read More »
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New Lake Data: How are our lakes doing?
New Lake Data: How are our lakes doing? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed a five year follow-up study … Read More »
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Mar
13Master Naturalists West Metro Chapter
The West Metro Chapter of the Minnesota Master Naturalists will host Darby at their March 13, 2014 meeting at the … Read More »
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Mar
15Springbrook Nature Center Spree
Darby is the featured speaker at Springbrook Nature Center’s Spree on March 15, 2014 at 5:30 PM at Murzyn Hall, … Read More »
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Apr
19Audubon Center of the North Woods welcomes Darby to speak at the April 19, 2014, Dinner at the Lake community … Read More »
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