background / mission
LAKE VOLNEY ASSOCIATION:
Address P.O. Box 662 Prior Lake Mn. 55372,
e-mail for the Board of Directors: volneylakewater@gmail.com
was Established 1984
is a Tax Exempt organization 501 c 3
is a member of Minnesota Waters (the State Lake Association organization). www.minnesotawaters.org
is a member of the Tri County Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA)
is part of a Clean Water Partnership with Le Sueur County, DNR, and the MPCA.
the Lake Volney Assn. mission is to improve the water quality for fishing, swimming, watersking, jetskiing, scuba diving, windsurfing, increase desirable acquatic plants, shoreline stabilization at Lake Volney. to provide information and educational materials to the the Lake Associaton members.
Lake Volney is 6 miles east of Le Center and 6 miles southwest of Montgomery. Take Hwy 99 to Hwy 164 south. The lake is 283 acres, 65 feet deep, with a boat landing and a swimming beach / county park on the south east side.
Board of Directors Lake Volney Association
Chairperson: Suzanne B(founding member of Lva 1984)
Treasurer / Web Site Manager: Steve Pany (since 1998)
Directors:
Bob G
Secretary: Sandy W
Nicki W
Terry S
Pam H
What is a Lake Association?
People who live on lakes have some advantages not available to other citizens. They also have some unique stewardship responsibilities which may be difficult for them to deal with as individuals. Sharing and meeting with others with common interests can both stimulate problem solving and provide solutions that may not be otherwise available. Develop a partnership with your lake neighbors Gain awareness of your neighbors' lake interests Develop a communications network for sharing lake news Raise awareness of lake issues in the community Launch fund raising events and apply for grants Develop a wise, long range lake management plan Gain strength in numbers. The group's opinions and needs can be constructively represented in dealing with government officials and agencies Gather information and present educational programs for your membership and other lake users living within the community Conduct data collection on a broad range of lake concerns (water quality, real estate developments, lake use conflicts) Gain a historical perspective from longtime residents Typical Projects for Lake Associations Establish contracts for aquatic plant removal and/or rough fish removal Form groups for monitoring water quality Develop long range lake management plans Develop plans and negotiate with government entities for funding weed control and water quality projects Conduct educational programs relating to both the effect of and possible sources of plant nutrient loading of the lake watershed
A lake association may help you and your neighbors in many ways to: