Voyageurs National Park Association is excited to present Voyageurs Behind the Scenes, a series of videos that gives viewers an inside look at the programs and projects that sustain the pristine nature and recreational opportunities at Voyageurs. It takes a community of dedicated staff, volunteers, and visitors to protect, preserve, and enhance Minnesota’s national park. Watch the video below and learn how you can become a friend of Voyageurs today!
Voyageurs Behind the Scenes: Large Lake Water Quality Monitoring Program
The State of Minnesota designated the waters of Voyageurs National Park as “Outstanding Resource Value Waters," and considers it essential that the quality of these waters be maintained in order for them to continue as outstanding resources for recreational, cultural, and scientific purposes. Additionally, 40% of Voyageurs is covered in water, making water quality management a top priority for the park. Larry Kallemeyn established the Large Lake Water Quality Monitoring Program in 1981 to monitor the conditions of Rainy Lake and the Namakan Reservoir. The dataset serves as an early warning system for biological or ecological changes that may occur in these lakes through time. This robust program demonstrates decades of collaboration to monitor and protect the regional ecosystem. Watch Voyageurs Behind the Scenes to learn more about this impactful program!
NPS staff gathering data on Rainy Lake for the Large Lake Water Quality Monitoring Program
