Siseebakwet Fall Grandeur
ASIAN CARP, AN ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY !!!
I just received this mailing from MSRPO, the Minnesota Seasonal and
Recreational Property Owners Coalition, Inc. I have been a member of
MSRPO for many years. This organization works hard to protect seasonal
property owners but they also work to protect Minnesota's lakes and
streams. I have provided a link below to access their recent mailing entitled
"Stop Asian Carp and Zebra Mussels". I'm sure you are all aware of the
potential dangers these foreign invaders present and I urge you to read this
article to get a current update on the status of this invasion. Just click on
the "Asian Carp" link below.
Bob Lanman, March 13, 2012
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SLA Fall Annual Meeting
The SLA Annual Meeting was held on September 4 at
Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge.
The social hour and registration began at 5:30 p.m. and 70
people were in attendance. President Roger Anderson
convened the meeting which was followed by an excellent
Chef's Choice buffet dinner. Seconds were available despite
the larger than expected turnout.
The business meeting followed the dinner. Minutes of
the 2010 Annual Meeting the Treasurer's report were read
and approved by the membership.
Sheriff Vic Williams gave a short presentation which
emphasized the importance of ongoing communication with
the Sheriff's Department in both emergency and non-
emergency situations. The Sheriff's Department provides
police service for our area and the Department should be
contacted at the emergency 911 number or the non-
emergency number 326-3477. Our thanks to Sheriff
Williams.
Sharon Streetar introduced the main speaker, Mr. Ben
Lakish. Ben is the ICC Water Quality Lab Coordinator. He
gave a summary of the lab's activities since it's inception in
2008, including a review of their testing instrumentation and
methods of sample collection. There are four lakes
currently in focus for monitoring/testing.
A 2011 Lake Steward Award was presented to Don Osell
for his many years of work in support of the Siseebakwet
Lakes community. Don asked SLA members to continue
being his eyes and ears for topics of interest for his "Wild
Side" articles. Congratulations Don, and Thank You!!
Board election results were announced. Elected
Directors are Lynda Grantges, Bill Grantges and Dianne
Herendeen. There were several write-in candidates.
NOTE: The 2011 SLA Map can still be obtained for a
minimum donation of $15 by calling Dianne Herendeen at
326-8487.
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The Itasca County Soil and Water Conservation District (Itasca SWCD) is now taking orders for their spring 2012 tenth annual Native Tree and Plant Sale. The purpose of the sale is to provide landowners a local source for conservation grade trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and grasses. Offered are species native to Minnesota, and those which are well adapted to northern Minnesota growing conditions. Please click one of the links below for specific information and ordering instructions.
2012 Itasca SWCD Native Tree and Plant Sale
2012 Itasca SWCD Native Tree and Plant Sale
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Asian carp: Minnesota action needed
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Minnesota Waters has partnered with the
MN DNR to provide mandatory Aquatic
Invasive Species training for Lake Service
Multiple training sessions are now scheduled
around Minnesota from the end of January
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Minnesota's waters are under attack by non-
native plants and animals. These invasive
species cause ecological and economic harm
and threaten our outdoor traditions. Click on
the following link to learn more.