Check out our longtime partner Whitefish Gallery for custom made Lake Minnewashta themed products. Click HERE to go to their online catalog and take 20% off on all orders. Just email Tom at giftnetworksllc@gmail.com and let him know you are an LMPA member. If you have any questions, he can be reached on his cell at 763-670-3268 or studio at 952-217-5129.
The Independence Day holiday weekend is upon us and there are many events planned you should consider attending. Check ’em out below!
Board member Scot Lacek has been working with the Sheriff’s department and local residents to identify locations in the lake where submerged rocks are a hazard. With the increase in deep draft wake surf boats, the opportunity for severe damage is increasing, especially during periods of drought where the lake levels are low. While we only have a few approved buoy markers in the lake, we are working to add more buoys to identify the hazards. Please refer to the map below for locations of hazards, marked and unmarked.
| An update from the Carver County Public Works Department: The Arboretum Area Transportation Plan (AATP) was a visioning study that resulted in a plan to address transportation needs and priorities in Chaska, Chanhassen, and Victoria. The study was completed in early 2021. AATP funding status Since you last heard from us, Carver County and its partners have been working diligently to secure funding for certain projects that were captured in the plan. The 2023 State Legislative session was particularly successful in helping to shrink our funding gap: – $20 million dollars was earmarked for Highway 5 improvements. – $10 million dollars was secured for the 82nd Street Project in Chaska. With this additional funding, the 82nd Street Project is fully funded through construction and we have about 75% of what we need to complete Highway 5 improvements from the east side of Victoria into Chanhassen. We’ll continue to pursue more funding through future sessions and grant opportunities.The 82nd Street Project is anticipated to be constructed in 2024 through 2025 and the construction of Highway 5 improvements will begin in fall 2025. Upcoming events and ways to stay connected We are just starting preliminary design for both the Highway 5 and 82nd Street projects, which will take some time to develop and require a lot of careful decision-making along the way. We want your input on some of decisions, too. How these projects are built will be determined over the next two years. We are planning to host a public meeting for both projects in early fall. In the meantime, we’ll be developing informational materials and each project will have a new webpage (coming soon!).Please use the links below to follow our progress and receive email announcements. Get Highway 5 project email updates Get 82nd Street project email updates Make sure you sign up for all of the projects you are interested in so you do not miss any new information. Then forward this email to family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers who may also be interested in the project information. |
| AATP question or comment? Contact us at:AATPprojects@co.carver.mn.us 952-466-5200 |
As part of our ongoing effort to preserve and improve the water quality and recreational enjoyment of Lake Minnewashta for all, the LMPA will be treating Aquatic Invasive Plants again this year. We wish to keep all of you well informed and this is Notice that we will be treating various areas of Lake Minnewashta for AIS in 2023.
We have performed the first of two planned weed surveys on the lake to determine the concentration of Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP) around the lake. You can find the survey below. That survey was performed by Carver County staff. The second survey for Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM) will occur later in June.
Our plans to reduce the impact of the growing invasive weeds include two treatment periods. The first treatment is for Curly-leaf pondweed(CLP) which is an invasive plant that grows in the spring and early summer. The objective of the curly leaf pondweed treatment program is to treat the heaviest growth of CLP to improve the water quality and recreational use of the lake. The proposed treatment areas may be within 150 feet of your shoreline.The DNR requires us to notify property owners of the treatment with this announcement. The treatment methods will follow Department of Natural Resources’ guidelines and permit.
Curly Leaf Pondweed will be targeted, as in previous years, with the chemical Dibrox (Active Ingredient 37.3% Diquat), an EPA and DNR approved chemical for this use and no restrictions for swimming or fishing following application. This treatment will be completed the week of May 28th as Curly Leaf Pondweed is actively growing now and needs to be performed at the correct water temperature.
If you do not want the treatment to occur adjacent to your property (within 150 feet from shore), please notify us immediately at info@lakeminnewashta.org.
Eurasian Water Milfoil will be targeted for treatment later this spring with the product 2,4-D This is an EPA and DNR approved product has also been very effective in the past and has also resulted in a reduction of the areas needing treatment. Treatment areas will be determined by June’s weed survey.
Float signs will be placed in the affected areas when these treatments are made. There are very few water use restrictions with these chemicals, but property owners should take note of the information on the float signs if treatment is done in their area. For more information, please contact us.
The cost of these treatments is funded by the generous donations of LMPA members and is an important step in maintaining the superior water quality that we all enjoy. If you are a lakeshore property owner or a fan of the lake and don’t already belong, please consider joining LMPA and help by providing a donation to support this important program. More information can be found on our website.
Thank you for your consideration and support!
KABOOM is excited to announce the 2023 Lake Minnewashta Fireworks Show on Monday July 3rd at 10 pm. This celebration is the perfect way to kick off the 4th of July festivities so be sure to mark your calendars! As reported in past newsletters, KABOOM has been working through some challenges that occurred due to COVID and funding issues. The main challenge being the fireworks vendor we used to work with is no longer able to support us. The cost of the new vendor is significantly higher than in the past. Like many of you, KABOOM would prefer to have the 2023 and future shows on the evening of July 4th. However, at this time, our budget does not allow us that option.
However, we are grateful for the opportunity to continue to keep this special tradition going and we know that July 3rd will be a spectacular show!
We need your support!
KABOOM anticipates that the costs required to put on the fireworks show is only going to increase over the year. We are in need of significant financial support in order to keep the show alive! Thank you to those who have already reached out with your generous support. Be sure to continue to spread the word to your neighbors and friends about KABOOM. If you and your family and friends love the fireworks show, we ask that you consider a donation. No amount is too small!
Ways to donate:
1. Send your tax-deductible donations to: KABOOM, 3301 Shore Drive, Excelsior, MN 55331
2. Use the ZELLE app: From your bank’s website or the Zelle app, send your donation to: MNKaboom@Gmail.com
