Limnology is the study of freshwater and saline inland waters. It includes studying the physical, chemical and biological components of lakes, reservoirs, ponds, streams, rivers, wetlands, and estuaries. Oceanography differs because it is the study of the open ocean. Freshwater ecology differs because it is the study of just freshwater systems and does not include saline inland water.
Here are a few great resources to learn more about Minnesota Lakes!
Detroit Lakes Laboratory - (Main Headquarters)
Address: 22796 County Highway 6 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Phone: 218-846-1465
Email: customerservice@rmbel.com
Virginia Laboratory
Address: 110 ½ S 15th Avenue W Virginia, MN 55792
Phone: 218-440-2043
Email: customerserviceHB@rmbel.com
Fridays Closed
Burnsville Laboratory
Address: 501 Highway 13 E Suite #104 Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: 952-456-8470
Email: customerserviceBL@rmbel.com