Walter J. Breckenridge Chapter
Izaak Walton League of America
Monthly Programs
If you have an interest in the environment and would like to meet like-minded people, come to one of our Social/Educational meetings. We invite a variety of speakers on outdoor topics and conservation, so you will and learn more about what is going on in our local community and throughout Minnesota. Meetings are held at the Chapter House the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm and are open to the public. We invite you to come and see for yourself.
​Tuesday, November 25
Senator John Hoffman (MN34)
Environmental Legislation in Minnesota During the Upcoming Session
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Due to a setback Sen. John Hoffman (34) has had following his last week's surgery related to the June assassination atempt, he has had to cancel his plans to be our guest next week at our monthly Education/Social meeting. Our thoughts and prayers are with him. We must thank chapter member John Moriarty for stepping in at the last minute and agreeing to present a talk in lieu of Sen Hoffman.
John Moriarty's talk is titled History of Species and Habitat Restoration at Three Rivers Parks District, with thoughts for the Future “One Old Guy’s Opinion"
Three Rivers Park District began doing natural resources management and restoration in the early 1960’s as the parks were acquired. Two of the first projects were Dutch Elm Control and Trumpeter Swan Reintroduction. Prairie work started in the late 1960s. Three Rivers natural resource work has expanded into forest restoration, water quality improvements, Invasive species control, and invertebrate conservation. These programs will be highlighted, especially prairie restorations and management.