Loon Update (5.22.15)
Submitted by Bruce Nystrom For the first time I saw the Loon Family on the North End of the main lake with at least one Chick. The Chick was pretty good sized too, so probably not a newborn. They were … Continued
Septic System: Nuts and Bolts
Your Septic | Out of Sight but Not Out of Mind Written by: Kathy Jonsrud | Wright County Coalition of Lakes Executive Committee & Sean Riley | Zoning Administrator, Wright County Planning and Zoning Almost all of us with lake … Continued
2015 Paddle Board/Watercraft Licensing Changes
There has been a change to the 2015 Wright County Water Surface Use Ordinance boating guides regarding paddle boards. The guidelines now read: All motorized watercraft regardless of length and nonmotorized watercraft over 10 feet must be licensed by the Department … Continued
2015 Wright County Watercraft (Spotter) Rules & Water Surface Ordinance
As a reminder, the following are the 2015 Water Safety Regulations in Wright County. For a complete list of the guidelines and regulations visit the DNRs site. Section 4.10 – Water Safety Regulations* Subdivision 1. No person shall operate a … Continued
Agenda: May 11, 2015 Lake John Association Board Meeting
Lake John Association Board Meeting Agenda Location: Southside Township Hall Date: Monday, May 11 6:00 p.m. Approve Secretary and Treasurer’s reports Committee Reports Water Quality: Bob Fleskes/Kirk Linderholm COLA – Elaine Fleskes, Steve Benzschawel Business Appoint Secretary: Jean Sutherland Expiring … Continued
Lake John Loon Watch 5-5-15
Submitted by Bruce Nystrom I observed an adult with the chick near our shoreline this morning for about 15 minutes. The chick is still dark brown and appeared to be about half the length of the adult. It was staying … Continued
DNR Post: Protect your waters’ on fishing opener and throughout season
DNR NEWS – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2015 ‘Protect your waters’ on fishing opener and throughout season The 2015 fishing opener is an important reminder of every Minnesota angler’s vital role in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species … Continued
Aquatic Vegetation Identification Guide for Invasive Species
It can be tricky trying to tell the “good weeds” from the invasive species weeds so we put together a chart to help you with Northern Water Milfoil verses Eurasian Water Milfoil identification and Coon Tail verses Curly Leaf Pondweed … Continued
Lake John Treated for Curly Leaf Pondweed on 4/29/15
Lake John was treated in the afternoon of April 29th, 2015 for Curly Leaf Pondweed on the southeast portion of the lake, 27.6 acres, the same as last year’s treatment. There are no restrictions on swimming or fish consumption. HOWEVER, … Continued
2015 Ice Out Winner Announced
The 2015 Ice Out date was April 4th and the winner of our Ice Out contest is the Dave and Adrienne Owens family. If you see the Owens out and about, be sure to congratulate them.