Author Archives: stgunther

Shorelines are divided into four zones. Each has an important role in a healthy lakeecosystem and hosts specific plants based on their ideal growing conditions. The four areas are aquatic, emergent, transitional, and upland. Together, these zones make up the larger buffer zone that serve as a lake’s best support and defense line. Aquatic plant zoneThe aquatic zone starts in the … Continue reading →

We’re just days away from celebrating America’s 250th birthday, and the Lake Minnewashta community is ready to celebrate in a big way!A fantastic group of volunteers has put together an exciting lineup of events for July 3rd and 4th, and we hope … Continue reading →

Officials have pulled “literal tons” of the goldfish out of lakes and storm drains across the Twin Cities, but the population grows as people dump them. By Eleanor Hildebrandt The Minnesota Star Tribune JUNE 5, 2026 AT 10:27AM Goldfish, like … Continue reading →

Despite the best efforts of LMPA board members Kevin Zahler and Scot Lacek, our partners in Carver County’s Water Management Organization and Lake Restoration, the DNR rejected our request for approval of our Lake Management Plan. The LMP would have … Continue reading →

April 25, 2026 Notice To Lake Minnewashta Property Owners and Lake Users: As part of its ongoing effort to preserve and improve the water quality of Lake Minnewashta, the Lake Minnewashta Preservation Association (LMPA) will be contracting with a vendor … Continue reading →