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Wabana Chain of Lakes Association

We are dedicated to the care and preservation of our lakes, for the enjoyment and safety of all.
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  • Counties added to spring burning restrictions (published May 1, 2026) May 1, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding the area subject to open burning restrictions of vegetative debris, as warm and dry weather spreads throughout the state.
  • Evidence of reproducing cougar population in Minnesota (published April 30, 2026) April 30, 2026
    Minnesota cougar kittens documented on camera by Voyageurs Wolf Project
  • Minnesota DNR shares tips for off-highway vehicle riders before hitting the trail this season (published April 30, 2026) April 30, 2026
    With winter in the rearview mirror, the summer off-highway vehicle riding season opens May 1 in Minnesota.
  • Eagan volunteer named 2025 ATV safety instructor of the year (published April 30, 2026) April 30, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has named Chris Conroy of Eagan as the 2025 volunteer ATV instructor of the year.
  • DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, April 28 (published April 28, 2026) April 28, 2026
    Reminder for bear hunters: lottery applications due May 1
  • Red Flag Warning issued for 29 counties (published April 23, 2026) April 23, 2026
    The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 29 counties in parts of northwest, west central, and southwest Minnesota effective today, April 23, due to extreme fire risk conditions.
  • Minnesota DNR hosts a public meeting for Mille Lacs Lake fisheries management (published April 23, 2026) April 23, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resource invites anyone interested in fisheries management of Mille Lacs Lake to an informational meeting on the Thursday evening before fishing opener.
  • Minnesota DNR to plant nearly 2 million tree seedlings on state land this spring (published April 23, 2026) April 23, 2026
    Each year, DNR foresters coordinate tree plantings in state forests, wildlife management areas, state parks, and other DNR-managed lands. This spring, 14 species will be planted on more than 3,000 acres throughout the state, including several varieties of pine, spruce and oak, as well as yellow birch, sugar maple, black walnut and tamarack.
  • Red Flag Warning extends to additional 27 counties (published April 22, 2026) April 22, 2026
    The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for an additional 27 counties in Minnesota effective today, April 22, until 8 p.m., due to extreme fire risk conditions.
  • Red Flag Warning, Fire Weather Watch issued (published April 21, 2026) April 21, 2026
    The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 27 counties in southwest Minnesota effective Wednesday, April 22, from noon until 8 p.m. due to extreme fire danger.
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