Watercraft Inspections
Transportation of water or any plants or animals on watercraft is prohibited by State Law. Watercraft Inspections play a key role in the District’s efforts to reduce aquatic invasive species …
Transportation of water or any plants or animals on watercraft is prohibited by State Law. Watercraft Inspections play a key role in the District’s efforts to reduce aquatic invasive species …
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Detectors is a University of Minnesota program that aims to help protect Minnesota’s life at the lake by empowering community members through its volunteer programs, events, …
Flowering rush is an aquatic invasive plant that favors shallow water habitats and shorelines. The population in Forest Lake is the only known population in Minnesota that can spread by …
The District considers cost-benefit when deciding which project to implement; not all potential projects are necessarily good investments. Calculating Cost-Benefit The District evaluates the cost-benefit of every project it undertakes. …
Model shorelines are exemplary shorelines that are left in, or restored to, a natural state. Natural shorelines help filter out pollutants like phosphorous, nitrogen, and chloride while preventing erosion and …
Native shorelines provide critical habitat for wildlife while intercepting and filtering stormwater runoff. Adding trees to native shorelines increases the ecological benefits exponentially. How can trees help my shoreline? Trees …
Native plant diversity in your landscape creates refuge for birds, pollinators, fish, and other beneficial wildlife. Maintaining a healthy landscape gives aesthetic and monetary benefits beyond wildlife to your neighbors, …
Citizen science provides residents with the opportunity to get involved in the protection and management of their local resources. The CLFLWD offers a variety of citizen science opportunities within the …
Water monitoring is a crucial aspect of the District’s adaptive management approach. Diagnostic monitoring is a specific type of water monitoring that focuses on locating contaminate sources across the watershed. …
Excess nutrients and algae blooms are major threats to the health of our lakes and streams. With the District’s adaptive management strategy, all seven of the impaired waterbodies within our …