That mission has never been more important than it is today. We have serious changes happening in and around our lakes. They are stressed from climate change, from more use, and from more intense development. All these facts are parts of the world we live in -- they are our lake life realities we must deal with.

As good stewards of our lakes, we also care about the lake communities, our neighbors, and the nearby towns and cities that support the lakes. The lake association has many activities that build on our strengths as a network of caring people. Some RALALA activities include the water patrol, many facets of lakes education, liaison with the DNR (fish stocking) and water clarity checks (Secchi Disk monitoring), among others.

We invite you as members of RALALA, or as interested persons, to send us your thoughts about lake stewardship. We invite members to participate in this lakes association by using their diverse talents to make and keep our lake association a vital part of a gifted up north community.

Email us at mjkowalski@earthlink.net with your ideas or to volunteer your services. All responses will be answered. We need your ideas to keep the association fresh and vibrant!

Mary Kowalski, President, RALALA