Lake Plan
A grant from Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources provided resources to updated the Lake Plan.
Details of this plan can be located here.
The Annual meeting presentation slides can be found here.
A summary of the report is found here
Additional resources for landowners can be found here.
WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS LAKE PROBLEMS:
o Water Quality Evaluation: The LLID periodically assess the condition of our current water quality. Water quality data from monitoring by the LLID and others is used to assess the baseline water quality and identify pollutant sources. In addition to pollutant sources contributing to the lakes, in lake assessments will be completed to estimate ecologic changes that may result in degraded water quality. An example of this is characterization of lake composition changes due to invasive species. Environmental features, such as wetlands, of the lakes may also be assessed to gage compatibility other ecological services, such as wildlife and water quality. The goal of this evaluation is to provide the LLID with scientific based guidance on lake management.
o Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Management: Control of AIS is a priority for the LLID. The LLID will use any environmentally acceptable means necessary to control and/or eliminate present AIS species. An example of this would be continued CLP treatment as previously discussed. Scientific surveys will be completed to assess need for treatment and develop a prioritized treatment plan for AIS treatment. AIS management may also include public education and outreach of responsible use for landowners and lake visitors.
o Promote Lakeshore Better Management Practices (BMPs): The LLID promotes BMPs for lakeshore development to area residents that enhance water quality. Financial incentives may be considered by the LLID depending on available funding.
o Promote Sustainable Uses: The LLID promotes sustainable uses by landowners and lake visitors. This may include pollution control on the lake and at access points, public safety, or other pertinent issues that come before the Board of Directors.
o Advocate for Lake Issues: The LLID advocates for lake issues that may be subject to state or federal proposed legislation. The scope of advocacy will be limited to issue affecting water quality and lake health.
o Promote Watershed Capital Improvement Projects for the Enhancement of Water Quality: The LLID will consider, evaluate, and invest in larger capital improvement projects within the lakeshed that have a primary purpose of enhancing water quality within the lakes included in the District Boundary.
o Public Education of Landowners within the LLID: Constituents of the LLID will periodically be engaged to provide an update on current and upcoming initiatives of the LLID. The LLID may also seek public input as needed to inform Board of Director decisions.
o Establish Lake Coordinator Position: The LLID has established a Lake Coordinator position to ensure that goals and objectives of the LLID are met. This is a paid part-time position, currently contracted through Houston Engineering.
