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Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Associations (HC COLA) is the Leader in Protecting Hubbard County Lake and Rivers.
Our mission is to protect and enhance the quality of our lakes and rivers, preserve the economic, recreational and natural environmental values of our shorelands and promote the responsible use of our waters and related habitats. Hubbard County COLA’s mission enhances, promotes and protects the interests of lakeshore property owners, lake associations, local government, the general public and future generations.
Hubbard County COLA formed in 1988. HC COLA currently has a membership of 30 lake associations representing 42 lakes with over 2350 members.
Welcome to our website! Also check out our Facebook page! Simply click the "f" icon at the upper right or this Facebook Link
Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Associations (HC COLA) is the Leader in Protecting Hubbard County Lake and Rivers.
Our mission is to protect and enhance the quality of our lakes and rivers, preserve the economic, recreational and natural environmental values of our shorelands and promote the responsible use of our waters and related habitats. Hubbard County COLA’s mission enhances, promotes and protects the interests of lakeshore property owners, lake associations, local government, the general public and future generations.
Hubbard County COLA formed in 1988. HC COLA currently has a membership of 30 lake associations representing 42 lakes with over 2350 members.
Meeting Schedule
Regular meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Northwoods Bank community Room.
Click here for the 2019 meeting schedule and list of topics / speakers.
Click here for the 2019 meeting schedule and list of topics / speakers.
Events
Park Rapids Lakes Area
Fishing Expo (FREE)
Friday, April 12, 2019
6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Riverside United Methodist Church
Featured Speaker: Chip Leer - 2019 Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame inductee, etc...
Meet Regional Fishing Guides, Panelists & Media
Learn New Techniques; Ask Questions; Book Trips;
Learn about the latest equipment
and how to protect our fishing resources!
Click here for poster and here for brochure and more information
Fishing Expo (FREE)
Friday, April 12, 2019
6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Riverside United Methodist Church
Featured Speaker: Chip Leer - 2019 Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame inductee, etc...
Meet Regional Fishing Guides, Panelists & Media
Learn New Techniques; Ask Questions; Book Trips;
Learn about the latest equipment
and how to protect our fishing resources!
Click here for poster and here for brochure and more information
The Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Associations (HC COLA) Charitable Fund is seeking proposals for up to $1500
The HC COLA Charitable Fund will consider grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and community groups. The geographic eligibility area is Hubbard County and watersheds that impact Hubbard County. The HC COLA Charitable Fund provides financial support for charitable and educational programs, projects and activities that facilitate cooperation among member lake associations and to assist in encouraging environmentally sustainable use of lakes and watersheds that protect, preserve and enhance the quality of area lakes and their environs.
For information on how to apply, click here. Grant applications are due March 1, 2019
The HC COLA Charitable Fund will consider grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and community groups. The geographic eligibility area is Hubbard County and watersheds that impact Hubbard County. The HC COLA Charitable Fund provides financial support for charitable and educational programs, projects and activities that facilitate cooperation among member lake associations and to assist in encouraging environmentally sustainable use of lakes and watersheds that protect, preserve and enhance the quality of area lakes and their environs.
For information on how to apply, click here. Grant applications are due March 1, 2019
News
01/22/2019 Zebra Mussels Best Friends - Wakeboard Boats and I/O Engines Click here
01/14/2019 2018 Aquatic Invasive Species Research Report Click here
11/27/2018 The Hubbard County COLA Charitable Fund is seeking proposals for up to $1500 Click here
08/30/2018 Starry Stonewart found in Hubbard County Lake Full Story
08/27/2018 Measuring the impact of invasives in Minnesota lakes is complicated, inconclusive Full Story
11/04/2017 Resorts on Belle Taine Past and Present Full Story
11/02/2017 Zebra mussel-sniffing K9 inspects two Hubbard County lakes Full Story
10/04/2017 Garfield Lake residents addressing infestation of Zebra Mussels Full Story
10/02/2017 Minnesota Lake Associations give millions in money and volunteer hours Full Story
07/30/2017 Star Tribune article on Spread of Zebra Mussels in MN Part 1 Part 2
07/15/2017 Interactive Map of AIS Across Minnesota Full Story
07/13/2017 Land of clear Blue Waters: Citizen volunteers keeping eye on Hubbard County lakes - Full Story
05/13/2017 Governor Dayton Proclaims: Clean. Drain. Dry. Day! Full story
05/03/2017 Protect your Septic: MPCA Inspector Offers basic tips Full Story
05/08/2017 MN AIS Research Center Spotlight News Full Story
03/13/2017 Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee 2016 Annual Report Full report
01/27/2017 Gov. Dayton stands firm on water quality law Full story
01/14/2019 2018 Aquatic Invasive Species Research Report Click here
11/27/2018 The Hubbard County COLA Charitable Fund is seeking proposals for up to $1500 Click here
08/30/2018 Starry Stonewart found in Hubbard County Lake Full Story
08/27/2018 Measuring the impact of invasives in Minnesota lakes is complicated, inconclusive Full Story
11/04/2017 Resorts on Belle Taine Past and Present Full Story
11/02/2017 Zebra mussel-sniffing K9 inspects two Hubbard County lakes Full Story
10/04/2017 Garfield Lake residents addressing infestation of Zebra Mussels Full Story
10/02/2017 Minnesota Lake Associations give millions in money and volunteer hours Full Story
07/30/2017 Star Tribune article on Spread of Zebra Mussels in MN Part 1 Part 2
07/15/2017 Interactive Map of AIS Across Minnesota Full Story
07/13/2017 Land of clear Blue Waters: Citizen volunteers keeping eye on Hubbard County lakes - Full Story
05/13/2017 Governor Dayton Proclaims: Clean. Drain. Dry. Day! Full story
05/03/2017 Protect your Septic: MPCA Inspector Offers basic tips Full Story
05/08/2017 MN AIS Research Center Spotlight News Full Story
03/13/2017 Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee 2016 Annual Report Full report
01/27/2017 Gov. Dayton stands firm on water quality law Full story
Contacts
General COLA questions: hccolamn@gmail.com
President, Sharon Natzel sharonmnatzel@gmail.com
Website, Jeff Mosner: jlmosner@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
HCCOLA
PO Box 746
Park Rapids, MN. 56470
President, Sharon Natzel sharonmnatzel@gmail.com
Website, Jeff Mosner: jlmosner@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
HCCOLA
PO Box 746
Park Rapids, MN. 56470
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