Author Archives: stgunther

At the October 11th LMPA Annual Meeting, Andrew Dickhart, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator from the Carver County Planning & Water Management department, reviewed the Lake Minnewashta Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) monitoring program and its findings. Drew is a valuable resource … Continue reading →

Lake Minnewashta Preservation Association 2026 Annual Meeting Report  |  October 2026 Introduction and acknowledgments The Lake Minnewashta Preservation Association (LMPA) welcomed members and neighbors to its 2026 annual meeting. President Steve Gunther recognized the dedication of the association’s board: Vice President Scot … Continue reading →

Purple Loosestrife is spreading rapidly around Lake Minnewashta, and we need residents’ help to control it before it becomes even more widespread. Just a few years ago, only a handful of plants were visible around the lake. Today, Purple Loosestrife … Continue reading →

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 →