The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a non-native insect, is spreading in central and east Minnesota and is already affecting ash trees in the Rum River counties. EAB kills ash trees, and there is no natural defense against it. As ash trees decline, there is growing concern about the long-term loss of forest cover and changes to woodland productivity.
The sooner you begin planning for EAB in your woods, the more options you have.
We invite you to attend the EAB Action Webinar on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 10:00–11:30 AM. During this session, you will hear from University of Minnesota Extension forestry specialist Eli Sagor and a local SWCD specialist about:
- What EAB is and how it affects ash trees
- Management options for woodlands with ash
- Local technical and financial assistance is available to landowners
This webinar will be most relevant for woodland owners and other land stewards who want to keep their woods healthy and productive.
The session is intended for landowners in Aitkin, Crow Wing, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Benton, Isanti, Chisago, Sherburne, and Anoka counties.
👉 To register, click the link or scan the QR code on the flyer below. Questions or registration support:
We hope you'll join us to learn what steps you can take now to plan ahead for Emerald Ash Borer.
Sincerely,
Rum River Watershed Partnership (RRWP)
in partnership with local Soil & Water Conservation Districts
