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MCWD Board Approves Enhanced 2013 Plan to Combat Aquatic Invasive Species
Initiatives to be funded without increase in tax levy On Thursday, December 13, 2012, the MCWD Board of Managers approved enhanced Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) prevention and management measures for 2013. The 2013 program will be funded though savings from … Continue reading
MCWD Board approves additional $250k AIS spending for 2013 without increasing tax levy
At its meeting last night, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed Board approved the plan that will spend an additional $250,000 for AIS prevention activities in 2013. The Board also approved a motion not to increase the 2013 tax levy by this … Continue reading
Lake Minnewashta Preservation Association 9/18/12 Board Meeting Minutes
Members attending: Steve Gunther Scott Lacek Steve Aldritt Helen Gunther Rick and Judy Berland Call to order, 7:10 Reviewed and approved Minutes from last meeting Discussion items; Income Statement/Financial Report reviewed and discussed. Jim Ginther is our new Treasurer Lake … Continue reading
Learn, share, and network with local water leaders Nov. 7
Members of lake, river and stream groups are invited to learn and share ideas at the Metro Summit for Lake and River Groups on Wednesday, November 7 in Hopkins. Participants will learn about a variety of issues they can address … Continue reading
Keep the streets and storm drains free of leaves
Did you know that just five bags of leaves and organic debris from streets and sidewalks can contain one pound of phosphorus? Over time, this can lead to the growth of hundreds of pounds of algae. Let’s keep leaves out … Continue reading
Season End Message to Lake Minnewashta Homeowners
This message is intended to pass on some ideas for the fall, update you on our aquatic invasive species (AIS) activities, give you a quick update on our dues collections, and a few other important items. For those of you … Continue reading

