The annual OTC COLA lake water monitoring program Kick Off will be on April 16 at the Ottertail Community Center in Ottertail MN from 4-6 p.m.

The annual event has evolved over the years from an opportunity to take part in an educational seminar on how to properly obtain water samples to what might resemble the drive-through at McDonald’s. 

Most water samplers have participated in the program for many years. Some of them for over 25 years. Coolers for transporting samples to RMB Laboratories can also be picked up at RMB Laboratories in Detroit Lakes MN, 218-846-1465.

For those that are new to the program or would like some updated instruction on collecting water samples, Jeff Vansteenburg, OTC COLA, Environmental Director, will be happy to help. Please call him at 641-420-0928 or email jeffrey.vansteenburg@gmail.com.