We’re not sure who does the OFFICIAL declaration when the ice is out of the lake but UNOFFICIALLY it occurred on April 1, 2015 according to Helen Gunther.
In case you’re curious, here’s a history since 1989 thanks to the record keeping of longtime resident Bill Haugh and others. On average, the Ice Out date is April 7th so we’re a little earlier this year, probably due to the lack of snow.
Lake Minnewashta Ice Out Date History
Dear Friend,
The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District, in partnership with the Three Rivers Park District and other West Metro AIS Coordinating Committee organizations, are coordinating an AIS Workshop next Friday, April 10th. Further details are summarized below:
West Metro Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Workshop
Friday, April 10, 2015, 1-4 PM
French Regional Park, Visitor Center
12605 Rockford Road, Plymouth MN Directions
This workshop includes brief updates on current AIS management practices by staff from Carver County, Hennepin County, the Initiative Foundation, Lake Minnetonka Conservation District, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, MN Department of Natural Resources, Three Rivers Park District, and University of Minnesota. Presentations will be followed by a round table discussion of the issues currently facing lakes in the western metropolitan area. The workshop is free and open to the public. Please share this message with others who may be interested.
Space is limited. To reserve your space, call 763.559.6700 by Wednesday, April 8. For questions regarding the workshop, please feel free to contact John Barten at (763) 763-6941 or JBarten@threeriversparkdistrict.org.
Hosted by: Three Rivers Park District (in conjunction with West Metro AIS Coordinating Committee).
See you there,
Jeff Forester
Executive Director
Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates (MLR)
Is anyone interested in serving on the Carver Park Commissions board? It is really important that someone from Lake Minnewashta be on the board since one of the major Carver parks is on our lake. Here are links for more information. Nominations should be in by Monday January 5th, 2015.
Read the 12/10/14 minutes for info on topics of interest. http://www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/PW/parks/parks_commission.asp
Here is the page with the links to apply. http://www.co.carver.mn.us/county_government/committees.asp
Our neighbors at Camp Tanadoona could use our support. Please join us at Camp Fire’s upcoming wine & whiskey tasting on October 23rd! It’s a really fun evening – great food and drink, and an inspiring program. See details in the link below.
http://campfiremn.org/events/annualbenefit.htm
We had a great turnout at our Annual Meeting and Fall Picnic last night. Attached are the slides shared by LMPA president Steve Gunther
FINAL Lake Minnewashta Annual Mtg slides 9.21.14
The Lake Minnewashta Preservation Association is hosting its Annual Pot Luck Dinner and Lake Garage Sale on Sunday, September 21st. The event runs from 4PM to 7PM in the Dining Hall at Camp Tanadoona.. This is a great opportunity to get together with your neighbors and meet new lake neighbors. We hope you join us! This event will take place rain or shine (but we’re hoping for shine!)
Annual Lake Minnewashta Pot Luck Dinner
Date: Sunday 9/21/14
Time: 4-7pm
Place: Camp Tanadoona, Tanadoona Drive, Chanhassen
Social Hour: Get to know your new neighbors and catch up with the latest news on the lake.
Annual Meeting: There will be a short meeting of the Association to wrap up the 2014 season and make plans for 2015.
Picnic: Hot Dogs will be provided. Please bring something to share and your own beverages. We hope to be able to provide beer from Excelsior Brewing Company.
Local Art: For the first time, we’re having an art exhibit as we’re invited several Minneapolis artists from a variety of genres to display their works!
Garage Sale: This will be an opportunity to clear your garage of your unwanted lake equipment and toys so others can enjoy them or for you to pick some new or gently used items for your own enjoyment. For larger items, please bring a picture. A 20% contribution from any sale is suggested to the LMPA or you can donate the entire sale towards the LMPA as a contribution towards our water quality management program.
Please RSVP (so we have an idea of how many hot dogs we will need) by replying to this email or to Helen Gunther @ Phone: 612-986-4073 Email: hgunther57@gmail.com
