Preserving and Restoring Natural Lakeshores in Minnesota

Check out MPR's series on Preserving and Restoring Natural Lakeshores in Minnesota:

Trouble by the water: Minnesota's vanishing natural lakeshores | MPR News

Zebra Mussels confirmed in Cedar Lake, Morrison County

Zebra mussels confirmed in Cedar Lake in Morrison County : Sep 26, 2024 | News release | Minnesota DNR (state.mn.us)

Whether or not a lake has any invasive species, Minnesota law requires people to:

• Clean watercraft, trailers and equipment to remove aquatic plants and prohibited invasive species.
• Drain all water and leave drain plugs out during transport.
• Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash.
• Never release bait, plants or aquarium pets into Minnesota waters.
• Dry docks, lifts and rafts for 21 days before moving them from one water body to another.

These additional steps reduce the risk of spreading aquatic invasive species:

• Decontaminate watercraft and equipment – find free stations on the courtesy decontamination page of the DNR website.
• Spray watercraft and equipment with high-pressure water or rinse with water if high-pressure water is not available.
• Dry watercraft and equipment for at least five days before using in another water body.

Annual Meeting 2024

Great to connect with neighbors this weekend at the annual meeting!

Here is the information from our meeting:

Speaker:

Morrison County Soil and Water Presentation from Mike Becker:
Shoreline Stabilization and Restoration

Mike Becker's Slide Presentation

Agenda: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16PbauURXUzKT_RUPvueZzhPgtX5C3SR5/view?usp=sharing

Last Year's Meeting Minutes:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mqyiT9XcJHMdYelP_8Lt26i99Ii4NwAm/view?usp=sharing

Treasurer's Report:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kKDmEqO2Y8Q2cCg0NZEWlw8UJyFnByCu/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115703565651952615225&rtpof=true&sd=true

Lake Learning:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SHAW5IS_7yGZUbO31gNV3TswD8dWcsZg/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115703565651952615225&rtpof=true&sd=true

Slides on Plants and Water:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PuOaTaQTGSOMXdKXtJgdJmmKtcbEtF-u/view?usp=sharing

RMB Environmental Laboratories Lakes Monitoring Database to see water testing information about Pine and Cedar Lakes:

Environmental Lab | Detroit Lakes, MN | RMB Environmental Laboratories, Inc (rmbel.com)

Assessments (rmbel.com)

Pine-Cedar Lakes Assocation Meeting at Eagle's Nest, Camp Lebanon, August 3rd at 8:30 am

 

DATE CHANGE: Pine-Cedar Lakes Association Annual Meeting, August 3, 2024!

 

DATE CHANGE: Pine-Cedar Lakes Association Annual Meeting 
will be on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 8:30 am at Eagles Nest, 
Camp Lebanon

Culvert Update

Culvert Update:

At the 2023 Pine Cedar Lakes Association annual meeting, a review was done of the status of the culvert on the south end of Pine Lake. It was determined there had been a culvert present, but it was broken and clogged. The next step was for the township board to submit an application to the Morrison County Soil and Water Conservation District requesting replacement of the culvert. If it was approved, then a new culvert would be inserted based on DNR and soil/water specifications.

This application was submitted. It was subsequently rejected for being incomplete. To move forward, would require a set of engineering plans. "This plan would consist of but is not limited to the size, location, and elevation of the replacement culvert. The plan would need to be developed by the Elmdale Township and a licensed engineer to address the culvert placement details."

A discussion with an Elmdale Township board member suggested they do not have the funds to advance this, as it would likely be greater than $10,000 plus the culvert and placement cost. Therefore, the Pine Cedar Lakes Association Board tabled this item for now.