Archived Annoucements

 

Ice Out: April 29th, 2022
Follow the link for ice out dates since 1987.

Douglas County Water Quality Legacy Fund - 2022 Project Summary
2022 AIS Recap
Ice Out: April 2nd, 2021
Follow the link for ice out dates since 1987 as recorded by Jon Stone.
Loon Rescue
Brian Van Nevel his friend Grace rescued a loon in distress.

Douglas County Lakes Association Update
An update from DCLA President Steve Henry

New DWI Law Takes Away Boat, ATV, and Snowmobile Privileges
Law takes away privileges to drive ALL vehicles when convicted of driving while intoxicated.

Archived Water Quality Data

Vegetation Report - 2012
A survey of aquatic vegetation taken in July 2012

Phorsphorus and cholorphyll levels in Lobster and surrounding bodies of water
Yearly Averages | 2012 Monthly Data | 2013 Monthly Data

Secchi Disk Graphs 2010
Detailed Secchi Disk readings for 5 years

Water Quality Annual Averages
Graphs showing average water clarity readings from 1987 to 2010.

LDO and Temperature vs Depth 2013

2005 Results from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency


Loon Rescue
Brian Van Nevel his friend Grace rescued a loon in distress.

Walleye Stocking 2018
2018 walleye stocking took place on Monday Oct. 29th.

A Note Regarding Loon Nests
A pair of loons nested on a muskrat hut in the Eisland Bay area and they had one chick. One of our loon watchers noticed two kayaks moving in close to the loons and their chick. The loons were getting very vocal as the kayaks approached. The watcher yelled numerous times at the kayaker's before they finally moved away. Loon hatches have been down the past few years and this is one of the reasons. People need to leave wild life alone when they are having their young. If you think you need a closer picture, get a telephoto lens, but please stay at least 150 feet from them.

Thanks for your cooperation, Rod Johnson

Lake of the Month
Lobster Lake has been named Lake of the Month at alexarealakes.com.
New Boating Law
A new state law requiring carbon monoxide detectors in all boats that have an “enclosed accommodation area” took effect May 1st.
Watercraft Inspection Summary
A report on the inspections done at the public landing.
A pair of articles from Minnesota Conservation Volunteer Magazine
New Regulations for Keeping Northern Explained!
Where the Walleyes Are
DNR Reminder - Using hydraulic jets to clear sediment or excavate the lake bottom is illegal.
An article from the EchoPress
ANNUAL MEETING
When: Saturday May 5, 2018
Where: Garfield Community Center
101 Sanstead Street, Garfield
When: Coffee 9:00 a.m., Meeting 9:30 a.m
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Special Guest Mark Fisher
Product Developer for Rapala Lures, USA

Mark is a recent inductee to the MN Fishing Hall of Fame as well as a TV and radio host for outdoor shows. He has a passion for fishing and is involved in many tournaments bring your questions for his expertise.

Minnesota Fishing December 2017
An update from the DNR
Updated Water Quality Info
The lake vegetation survey report and information on phosphorus/chlorophyll levels.
Ice Out: March 31st, 2017
Follow the link for ice out dates since 1987 as recorded by Jon Stone.

A loon story from John Stone - 4/18/17
After lunch today I went and put out our loon nest. While I was doing so a pair of loons were watching about 50 yards away. I pulled away and within 5 minutes they were swimming around the nest. Soon one got up on the nest followed by the other. I pulled up a little closer but I could only see one of the loons. Shortly it stood up, flapped its wings, let out a big loon call and jumped into the water. Then I could see the other one low on the nest. Once in a lifetime. Now we will have to wait to find out if it is her nest or his platform.

Know Before You Go - Infested Waters
A list of Minnesota lakes and rivers that have been designated as infested.

ANNUAL MEETING

Saturday May 3, 2014
LaGrand Town Hall
501 Townhall Road

You are invited to come have coffee, reacquaint with old neighbors, and meet new ones starting at 9 a.m. The business meeting starts at 9:30 a .m.

Our guests are:
MITCH LAWLER - DNR Conservation Officer
MARK RANWEILER - DNR Invasive Species Specialist

Now is the time to ask your questions!!!

All committees will report what’s happening on/in the lake. Discuss…No wake zones?, Zebra mussels

This is your lake, what do you care about?
WE NEED TO KNOW!

President- Bonnie Huettl 834-3287
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From The President:
We tried, we tried but one careless boater defeated our work..

An adult zebra mussel was found on a rock in Mary 2 weeks ago.. and although we have not found any zebra mussels in our lake we are now considered 'Infested" because we are down stream from Lake Mary. For more information go to the Echo Press Aug 7th edition

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What is the Lobster Lake Association doing for you? COME FIND OUT:

Saturday May 4, 2013
LAGRAND TOWN HALL
501 TOWNHALL RD
Coffee and visit at 9:00 a.m.
Meeting starts at 9:30

Our guest will be Steve Henry the new Water Technician from Soil & Water. He will share his expertise in shoreline education habit and restoration

All Committee’s will have their reports on the lake. Including walleye info.

Remember this is YOUR Association & the Board needs to know what is important to you!!!
Any questions call the President- Bonnie Huettl 834-3287.

New AIS Sign Goes Up!

Forest Tent Caterpillar Info
Some useful information from the DNR
Ice Out Dates 1987-2012
As recorded by Jon Stone.
AIS Training Information for Lake Service Providers Information
Minnesota Waters has partnered with the MN Department of Natural Resources to provide mandatory Aquatic Invasive Species training for those who, for hire, install or remove water-related equipment or structures from waters.
Glenwood Fisheries Newsletter
Home page also has links to archived newsletters dataing back to 2009.

Star Lake Designation
Lobster Lake is one of the first 11 lakes in Minnesota to be given this designation!

Day of the Lakes!
Do you have questions about your lake or lakeshore property? The Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District and Douglas County Lakes Association are sponsoring an event for anyone wantingto know more about our lakes, water quality, natural resource management, and zoning.

Urgent - Temporary County Ordinance
No wake zone 300 feet from shore!

That is one football field across. This Ordinance in in effect until December 31,2011 or until the water level recedes to 1/2 foot below ordinary high. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL! There are 20 lake in Douglas County affected in this ordinance. Go to the County website for all lakes involved.
Bonnie Huettl, President
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Lake Management Plan Survey
Please fill out our sirvey and help us determine what actions the Lake Association should undertake in the next three years.
Notes from Invasive Species Seminar
LLA President Bonnie Huettl attended an invasive species seminar in November.
Fish Stocking 2010
In December the lake was stocked with 3700 fingerllings!

Moe Township Dust Control
Requests for Dust Control for the 2011 season are currently being accepted. Deadline for requests is May 31, 2010. Follow the link for more information.

Minnesota Loons in the Gulf
An article about how Minnesota birds are faring in the wake of the oil spill.
We need your email address!
To improve communication within the LLA, Jim Barret is collecting email addresses.
2009 Summary Report of Watercaft Inspection Results at Lobster Lake
Summary of boat inspections from 2009
MPCA: Healthy Septic Systems
The Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems Program page at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency web site.

WALLEYE RAFFLE!
All the tickets were sold. Hooray for Kevin and his team! Here are the winners…

Joyce Newhouse, Bruce Strandskov, Merrill Pedersen, Paul Langer, Jerry Ellis, Dudley Hawkins, Wayne Becker, Jason Tiliger, Gene Van Nevel, Tim Berens, Curtis Sunderski

For those who didn’t win… there is always next year!! - Bonnie
Ice Out Dates
Ice out dates since 1987, as recorded by Jon Stone.
Welcome to new LLA Secretary Diane Krantz and new membership co-chairpersons Tom and Nancy Warvin.

Douglas SWCD Rain Garden Workshop
Beautify your property AND improve water quality! This workshop will introduce you to the how-to’s of creating your very own rain garden. Thursday, March 18th 6-8 p.m. Douglas County Public Works Building

Safety on the ice!
Don't let this happen to you.

Truck being pulled from Lake Reno Dec. 2009 (photo from The EchoPress website)
Thank You John!
After nine years as LLA president, John Stone is stepping down.
Walleye Stocking 2009
Some pictures from the walleye stocking on December 19th.
Aquatic Invasive Species Open House
The Minnesota DNR and Minnesota Waters invite all interested citizens to attend an Open House in or near your region:Jan 14th in the Twin Cities, and
Jan 21st in Fergus Falls.

Click here for more detailed information.

An Aquademic: What to do about Zebra Mussels
An article and video from FOX9

Life After Zebra Mussels
Dec 1st 7:00-8:30 Douglas Cty Public Works Bldg

Doug Jensen, aquatic invasive species expert from the MN Sea Grant Program will share his experience and knowledge about the threats of aquatic invasice species in Minnesota.

Moe Township Meeting Notes
Notes form the Sept 8th meeting
Summer 2009 Newsletter
June 2009
Glenwood Area Fisheries Newsletter
Semi-annual Fisheries Newsletter from the DNR
Water Craft Inspection
A note from Arnie Vick about inspections at the public landing.

Lake Use Rules
The Douglas County Sheriff is responsible for the safety and regulation of all lakes, rivers and waterways. This article provides a good summary of the rules and their enforcement by the Water Patrol.

This year there are some new guildlines for temporary structures which are highlighted in this article from the Echo Press.

December 2008 Newsletter
CLRSD Special Meeting Notes
A report from Jim Barrett on the special meeting to decide how to handle the CLRSD debt.
CLRSD & Moe Township Meeting Notes
Notes from July meetings
Shoreland Buffers Workshop
Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring a class on landscaping shoreline to benefit the lake. Friday, July 17th 10am - 4pm.
It's Spring and the Worm Is Turning
Did you know that earthworms are NOT native to Minnesota? Here's an article from Conservation Minnesota with more information.

Water Plan News
Newsletter from the Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District

CLRSD Meeting Notes - 5/7/09
Notes from the May 7th meeting
Moe Township Meeting Notes - 3/17/09
Minutes from the March 17th meeting
CLRSD Status Update - 3/9/2009
An update on the status of the sewer project
Clean Your Boat, Protect Your Lake
To learn how to properly clean your gear, visit www.cleanboats.org.
CLSRD Meeting Notes
Notes from the February 5th meeting
Walleye Stocking 2008
On Saturday December 13, 2008 the LLA stocked Lobster Lake with 600 lbs of walleyes.
Updated Water Quality Info
The water quality graphs have been updated for 2008
CLRSD Web Site
As of June 9th, 2008 the CLRSD Web Site is active. Please look there for additional information.
Notes for meetings before June 2008 are archived here.
CLRSD Public Improvement Hearing
Slides from the May 31, 2008 Meeting
December 2007 Newsletter

DOUGLAS COUNTY LAKES ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING
Wed Sept 10th 5 P.M.
Public Works Bldg. on 3rd Ave.
Guest Speaker: Jim Bosek - Bosek Bait
Pot Luck served after the mtg. Bring a guest. You don't have to live on a lake to participate.

Shoreland Rules Open House
On Thursday, June 12, 2008 from 6:30-9:00
The DNR will be holding an open house at Alexandria Technical College to inform people about the shoreland rules update project.

Ice Out Dates
For the last 20 years, as recorded by Jon Stone.
This year (2008) the ice went out on May 1st!
CLRSD Presentation Slides 5-3-08
Slides from the presentation at the annual meeting .
Danger - Thin Ice!
On January 27th a truck went through the ice near Cherry Point.
Douglas SWCD Newsletter
January newsletter from the Douglas County Soil & Water Conservation District
Director's Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the Decmber 1st Meeting
Fisheries Focus Newsletter
The December newsletter from the DNR Glenwood Fisheries
Tragedy on the Lake
A loon was killed on the lake over the 4th.
May 2007 Newsletter
November 2006 Newsletter
IRA Charitable Rollover Info
Here some info about the newly enacted Charitable Rollover Act, which allows individuals 70 1/2 and older to make non-taxable contributions from their IRAs.
Rain Water Management Workshop
Thursday March 22nd 1:00-4:30 Douglas County Public Works Building
Fish Stocking Update
On Dec 9th 400 lbs of walleye fingerlings were stocked into Lobster Lake.
Water Monitoring Conference
The LLA was one of three associations in the state to be invited to participate in a conference on water monitoring.
CLRSD Meeting Notes
Notes from the October 5th meeting.
CLRSD Meeting Notes
Notes from the July 6th meeting.
Good News!
State Approves Permit for Improved Wastewater Treatment Facilty for the ALASD.
CLRSD Moves Forward!
At the regular monthly meeting held on June 1, 2006, the CLRSD took action to move ahead on
the project
Lake and Rivers Conference 2006
Join lake and river advocates from around Minnesota. September 7th-9th in Duluth.
Your Volunteers at Work!
The Lake Mapping Committee met May 27, 2006 to start the process.
Sewer Plant Expansion
An article from the Echo Press about the ALASD wastewater treatment facility expansion.
No Motors Ordinance for Eiesland Slough
The County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the Eiesland Slough Water Surface Use Ordinance to read "Electric Motors only no wake".
A victory for water quality!


 
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