Since inception in 2009, IMA has evolved into a powerhouse for collaborative research and management. It is a key technical resource to the IJC Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed board and to the IJC team working on the Lake of the Woods basin water quality study plans. Key achievements of the IMA include:
- Inter-agency data sharing and laboratory proficiency comparisons
- A hydrologic model for the watershed
- A historical nutrient budget for Lake of the Woods
- A lake thermal modeling study to assess climatic impacts on algae
- Studies of phosphorus release from the lake sediments
- Funding of a critical measurement gauge in international waters
- Crucial roles in developing the Lake of the Woods Basin Water Quality Plan of Study, providing technical advice to the IJC study team
Currently the IMA is working on a joint project with the IJC watershed board, to develop a basin-wide risk assessment for aquatic invasive species (AIS).