News
• Goals of 2023
o Limnopro Survey and future ideas, this will need more discussion for implementation
o AIS management
Lake shore spraying
Grant approval and lake treatment
o Fisheries and stocking
o research and committee development on a LID
o learn more about what the landowners want
o community events/Info
• Why pay dues for the lake association
o The association was formed to preserve and protect the lake with great focus on AIS, run off control, and improving water quality.
o The board was formed to allow multiple representatives who field your concerns and suggestions, all of whom are volunteers.
o The lake association will provide education or support on education regarding the lake as
o researches and completes groundwork to help control areas of concern on the lake with water quality, AIS, and run off control.
o Your membership dues and donations provide a fund to help treat the AIS problem areas, water quality testing, surveys, all steps to complete future grants, testing and treatment.
o Water clarity is also monitored throughout each open water season.
o the Association consults and sets up options for Shoreline control application
o promotes future assistance with the lake needs
o close working relationship with the DNR and local conservation officers that provides many benefits. The DNR stocks the lake with walleye fingerlings every 2 years, shares lake/fish studies with the Lake Association
o communications with the MPCA, COLA, and Minnesota Lakes & Rivers Organization. Joining with these organizations gives us all more power as a united group. These organizations provide strong representation in local, county, and state government policy decisions concerning river, lake & cabin life. Combined efforts have led to keeping the state’s fund for the fight against aquatic invasive species & the fight to make tax rates lower for lake property.
o promotes community involvement adopt a highway, boat parade, fireworks, National Night out, Fishing contest
o A convenient and fun/fast way to meet other lake members with similar interests and a way for you to speak up with your concerns.
Property owners needing a permit from Stearns County can now apply for their Construction Site Permit online: https://co.stearns.mn.us/Environment.