Calling all lake associations in Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Ramsey, and Washington Counties!
Join us to learn, share programs and ideas, and talk with people from other area lake associations. RSVP here.
AGENDA (tent):
9 – 9:15 am: Welcome
9:15 – 10 am: AIS
Updates from Chisago, Ramsey, and Washington Counties
AIS transmission during dock removal and installation (MN DNR)
Organizing members to hire one contractor for dock removal (Square Lake)
10:00 – 10:15: Break
10:15 – 11 am: Wake Boats
Wake boat efforts and outreach in Minnesota (MN Lakes & Rivers Advocates)
Gaining support for wake boat best practices (Lake Johanna)
11:15 – 12 pm: Strengthening your Lake Association
Communication strategies and membership recruitment
Grants and fundraising
12 pm – 12:45 pm: Lunch
Walk to visit and learn about the Water Town Barn project
12:45 – 1:30 pm: Natural Shorelines
Benefits and support for natural shorelines (Comfort Lake - Forest Lake Watershed District)
Natural Shoreline Award Program - meet the 2026 winners! (Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership and East Metro Water Education Program)
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Socialize – grab cookies and network!