Green Lake Improvement District (GLID)
Upcoming Meetings:
“Green Lake is a jewel in nature’s crown. Like all valuables, our lake needs to be protected.
Who could care more for our lakes than the people who love them and live on them?
That someone is you!"
REFERENCE>>>> GLID Board Planning Meeting: Addressing Status and Action Items PLUS 2021 Annual Meeting Prep
WAS: April 10 at 9am hotlinks>>>> AGENDA SWCD STATUS PRESENTATION GLID-SWCD MOU
WHERE: Wyanet Town Hall Observing ALL covid protocols
Miss the 2021 Planning Meeting? Here's the Meeting minutes. Saved for reference
2021_GREEN LAKE AIS Boat Inspection schedule
COMIING JUNE 26 >>> 2021 Annual Green Lake Improvement District Meeting
AGENDA:ALL Green Lake improvement activities and 2022 Budget
Please plan to attend to learn more and provide your input on the lake we all know and love.
WHEN: Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 9am-10:30am
WHERE: Wyanet Town Hall
ANNOUNCING ZOOM OPTIONS TOO!!!
ZOOM: Join via computer:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81212814706?pwd=Sld3NTNrUk96Q1Uyck5sSVJpNFVwQT09&from=addon
OR Phone Number (toll-free): (646) 876-9923
Meeting ID: 812 1281 4706
Passcode: 153098
NEW NEWS!!!
PLUS ++++: 9AM Fourth Saturday GLID Q&A Info ZOOM Sessions:
JULY 24, AUGUST 28, SEPT 25 Using same above info to join.
“Green Lake is a jewel in nature’s crown. Like all valuables, our lake needs to be protected.
Who could care more for our lakes than the people who love them and live on them?
That someone is you!"
REFERENCE>>>> GLID Board Planning Meeting: Addressing Status and Action Items PLUS 2021 Annual Meeting Prep
WAS: April 10 at 9am hotlinks>>>> AGENDA SWCD STATUS PRESENTATION GLID-SWCD MOU
WHERE: Wyanet Town Hall Observing ALL covid protocols
Miss the 2021 Planning Meeting? Here's the Meeting minutes. Saved for reference
2021_GREEN LAKE AIS Boat Inspection schedule
COMIING JUNE 26 >>> 2021 Annual Green Lake Improvement District Meeting
AGENDA:ALL Green Lake improvement activities and 2022 Budget
Please plan to attend to learn more and provide your input on the lake we all know and love.
WHEN: Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 9am-10:30am
WHERE: Wyanet Town Hall
ANNOUNCING ZOOM OPTIONS TOO!!!
ZOOM: Join via computer:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81212814706?pwd=Sld3NTNrUk96Q1Uyck5sSVJpNFVwQT09&from=addon
OR Phone Number (toll-free): (646) 876-9923
Meeting ID: 812 1281 4706
Passcode: 153098
NEW NEWS!!!
PLUS ++++: 9AM Fourth Saturday GLID Q&A Info ZOOM Sessions:
JULY 24, AUGUST 28, SEPT 25 Using same above info to join.
Past 2020 Annual Green Lake Meeting - for reference
Meeting was held on July 4th @ 9:30am
Miss the meeting? Check out the meeting notes here. Did you notice huge reduction on your Lake Taxes?
AGENDA: Lake improvement & management for 2020
New to the site and your GLID organization overall? Check out this brochure for high-level GLID information.
Meeting was held on July 4th @ 9:30am
Miss the meeting? Check out the meeting notes here. Did you notice huge reduction on your Lake Taxes?
AGENDA: Lake improvement & management for 2020
New to the site and your GLID organization overall? Check out this brochure for high-level GLID information.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP HALT SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS)? hotlink
2021 Green Lake AIS Curly Pond Leaf Control Treatment DONE MAY 5TH
Green Lake was recently issued permission to use CPL invasive species herbicide Diquate for 50.5 acres. What does this mean? Diquate is far more effective than treatments we've been allowed to use in the past. It's able to kill the Curly Pond Leaf and Eurasian Watermilfoil for a 2 for 1 effect with less chemicals going in to the lake.
GLID is using AIS treatment Best Practices to retreat same areas as 2020 to reduce the CPL Turion bank buildup. Could take more than 5 years to combat root regrowth!
It is a delicate balance to reduce AIS infestations for lake enjoyment of swimming, boating, fishing.
Green Lake is prohibited from touching the native protected Coontail weed infestations.
CPL Treatment Map DNR Permit for CLP Treatment DNR Permit for CPL Harvesting
Green Lake post-treatment and EWM survey end of May
2021 Green Lake AIS Curly Pond Leaf Control Treatment DONE MAY 5TH
Green Lake was recently issued permission to use CPL invasive species herbicide Diquate for 50.5 acres. What does this mean? Diquate is far more effective than treatments we've been allowed to use in the past. It's able to kill the Curly Pond Leaf and Eurasian Watermilfoil for a 2 for 1 effect with less chemicals going in to the lake.
GLID is using AIS treatment Best Practices to retreat same areas as 2020 to reduce the CPL Turion bank buildup. Could take more than 5 years to combat root regrowth!
It is a delicate balance to reduce AIS infestations for lake enjoyment of swimming, boating, fishing.
Green Lake is prohibited from touching the native protected Coontail weed infestations.
CPL Treatment Map DNR Permit for CLP Treatment DNR Permit for CPL Harvesting
Green Lake post-treatment and EWM survey end of May
GLID's Inform, Interest & Involve Efforts
The Green Lake Improvement District (GLID) with lake owners are dedicated to lake shoreline restoration and continued preservation of safe water quality for current and future generations.
> Webinar: Septic Secrets - Protect Your Investment and Protect the Lake with Good Septic System Maintenance Content: On April 17th, Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Org along with University of MN Water Resources and Minnesota Health Dept provided a webinar about septic best practices and what a good and bad septic can affect. Grab a beverage and watch the video at the link below!
Watch here! Short brochure version: Webinar: Septic Secrets Slides
> Prevent AIS weeds from coming into Green Lake via boats. Please use Boater "CLEAN IN & CLEAN OUT" required actions.
> CD3 Systems boat weed-cleaning system now installed at Spec Lake! CD3's are a waterless, free, user-operated cleaning equipment that includes wet/dry vacuum, blower system, tethered hand tools and lights. Watch Why and How to use Video hotlink.
From Darrick of Isanti Zoning/AIS Mgmt: " Those that do lake hop between Spectacle and Green, should powerwash them at home and/or remember to dry their boats 5-7 days"
Green Lake Welcomes CIBluejacketanglers Club Student Fishing Team Visits on May 26 and July 14
Green Lake is so appreciative to the leaders/mentors of CIBluejacketanglers Club that provide instructions to the Student Angler Fishing Team on things such as proper fish handling, boater safety, Ice safety, fishing techniques along with many other things that include boat "WEED CLEAN-IN & CLEAN-OUT" steps and along with Carry in and then Carry out trash that includes leftover bait. All important use and care of our lake lessons to be use in their lives.
The Green Lake Improvement District (GLID) with lake owners are dedicated to lake shoreline restoration and continued preservation of safe water quality for current and future generations.
> Webinar: Septic Secrets - Protect Your Investment and Protect the Lake with Good Septic System Maintenance Content: On April 17th, Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Org along with University of MN Water Resources and Minnesota Health Dept provided a webinar about septic best practices and what a good and bad septic can affect. Grab a beverage and watch the video at the link below!
Watch here! Short brochure version: Webinar: Septic Secrets Slides
> Prevent AIS weeds from coming into Green Lake via boats. Please use Boater "CLEAN IN & CLEAN OUT" required actions.
> CD3 Systems boat weed-cleaning system now installed at Spec Lake! CD3's are a waterless, free, user-operated cleaning equipment that includes wet/dry vacuum, blower system, tethered hand tools and lights. Watch Why and How to use Video hotlink.
From Darrick of Isanti Zoning/AIS Mgmt: " Those that do lake hop between Spectacle and Green, should powerwash them at home and/or remember to dry their boats 5-7 days"
Green Lake Welcomes CIBluejacketanglers Club Student Fishing Team Visits on May 26 and July 14
Green Lake is so appreciative to the leaders/mentors of CIBluejacketanglers Club that provide instructions to the Student Angler Fishing Team on things such as proper fish handling, boater safety, Ice safety, fishing techniques along with many other things that include boat "WEED CLEAN-IN & CLEAN-OUT" steps and along with Carry in and then Carry out trash that includes leftover bait. All important use and care of our lake lessons to be use in their lives.
2021 1Q and 2Q GLID Newsletters Now Available
Actions For Green Lake Homeowners
You are invited to read the informative 1Q GLID Newsletter and 2Q GLID Newsletter
PLUS a whole lot more "Almost Everything You Wanted to Know About Green Lake" extra information here.
Actions For Green Lake Homeowners
You are invited to read the informative 1Q GLID Newsletter and 2Q GLID Newsletter
PLUS a whole lot more "Almost Everything You Wanted to Know About Green Lake" extra information here.
Lakeshore Restorations - Sign Up Now
Is your lakeshore washing away or would you like help restoring it?
Check out this excellent informative 8 minute video:
Our Lakeshore Connection video: https://youtu.be/dwjAoRwLrmM
2021 nominations are now being accepted by Dan Howard. More Info at SHORELINE RETORATIONS tab>>
Sign up now! Is your lakeshore washing away or would you like help restoring it?
GLID has restoration assistance funds.
Fill out the " I Am Interested Form" hotlink
Contact: Dan Howard
Phone: 763-286-1146
Email: danhowardnow@gmail.com
Contact Dan for more information on how you can get involved at upcoming workshops/projects.
NEW: LAKE STEWARDSHIP DNR SCORE YOUR SHORE hotlink
WONDERFUL NEWS!! Green Lake with SWCD EARNS MPCA GRANT TO IMPROVE LAKE
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency with Isanti County SWCD Secured Green Lake Section 319 Small Watersheds Focus Program Nine Element Plan Grant
• The Green Lake Section 319 Small Watershed Focus Program Nine Element (NKE) Plan was developed by compiling and synthesizing information from previous studies and planning documents conducted in the watershed. Green Lake Studies and Reports - From MPCA and EPA, This plan is federally approved. The work plan leverages the $284,000 Grant
+ $112,000 of GLID normal budget match over 4 years. NO ADDITIONAL GLID MONEY IS NEEDED!
• Addresses water quality, mercury content, AIS, TP Loading, and Watershed areas.
Goal is getting Green Lake off MN Impaired Lake list in 10 years. by reducing TP loading by 2,142 lbs/year every year.
The first phase of implementation will focus on:
1) Development and implementation of a sustainable outreach program.
2) Building a financial assistance for installation of agricultural and residential best practices.
3) Identification of willing landowners for future project installation
2020 Sector 319 Grant Green Lake Initial Work Plan Only.pdf
• The Green Lake Section 319 Small Watershed Focus Program Nine Element (NKE) Plan was developed by compiling and synthesizing information from previous studies and planning documents conducted in the watershed. Green Lake Studies and Reports - From MPCA and EPA, This plan is federally approved. The work plan leverages the $284,000 Grant
+ $112,000 of GLID normal budget match over 4 years. NO ADDITIONAL GLID MONEY IS NEEDED!
• Addresses water quality, mercury content, AIS, TP Loading, and Watershed areas.
Goal is getting Green Lake off MN Impaired Lake list in 10 years. by reducing TP loading by 2,142 lbs/year every year.
The first phase of implementation will focus on:
1) Development and implementation of a sustainable outreach program.
2) Building a financial assistance for installation of agricultural and residential best practices.
3) Identification of willing landowners for future project installation
2020 Sector 319 Grant Green Lake Initial Work Plan Only.pdf
Green Lake Is Nutrient Rich
What Does That Mean? Here's Your Information!
See where the Nutrients are coming from here and in the files below.
Green Lake Stormwater Retrofit analysis
Subwatershed Retrofit analysis
Green Lake Diagnostics Study, found here.
Green Lake Stormwater Retrofit analysis
Subwatershed Retrofit analysis
Green Lake Diagnostics Study, found here.
Weed Control Around Your Docks
Green Lake home owners can help reduce nutrient loading in the lake by removing weeds from the lake.
Also, using lake shoreline best management practices reduces nutrient runoff into the lake.
If you are a lakeshore property owner who wants to maintain a swimming or boat-docking area, you may cut or pull submerged vegetation without a DNR permit under certain conditions:
• First, the area to be cleared must be no larger than 2,500 square feet.
• Second, the cleared area must not extend more than 50 feet along the shoreline
NOTE>>> Green Lake has a FREE COMPOST PILE area by the Wyanett Township Grader Shed! FREE! WEEDS ONLY
HIRING LAKE WEED TREATMENT
Removing or killing AIS weeds from lake reduces weed and algae growth!
Companies and Local Helper that are available to help with weeds and muck around your dock.
OR learn to DIY chemical treatment approach and restrictions with DNR Permits.
An example is rake out your weeds OR hire help like:
> Isaac and Levi Thompson, Local Teenagers to help remove lake weeds or lawn care! Call or Text their Mom, Leah at 612-812-3042
> YourLake APM, (612) 454-0357 that is non-chemical simple and safe weed removal. They use scuba gear to go under the surface to pull your unwanted lake weeds by hand, by the root. Removing or killing the weed's roots prohibit regrowth.
Think about signing up your dock area for herbicide weed management with The Lake Restoration Company or Others
Lake Restoration Contact Info: 12425 Ironwood Circle Rogers, MN 55374 763-428-9777
Some lake owners are using a ECO Weed Harvester (not a cutter) that also pulls weeds up by the roots to be collected in a bin, unloaded into a trailer, and hauled into the Wyanett Township/GLID FREE weed compost pile located by Grader shed.
THE MORE YOU KNOW:>
One year, 8 tons of weeds were harvested, removing almost 160 pounds equivalent of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium.!
Research and Stearns Laboratory testing showed for that one ton of lake weeds contain 9.36 lbs of Nitrogen(N) . 4.7lbs Phosphorus (P). and 5.63lbs of Potassium (K) fertilizer for lake weeds!!
Removing weeds from your lake is always the best option to reduce nutrient budget loading that causes more weeds to grow.
Especially knowing that 1 pound of Phosphorus can produce 500 pounds of algae in one year!!!!
Also, using lake shoreline best management practices reduces nutrient runoff into the lake.
If you are a lakeshore property owner who wants to maintain a swimming or boat-docking area, you may cut or pull submerged vegetation without a DNR permit under certain conditions:
• First, the area to be cleared must be no larger than 2,500 square feet.
• Second, the cleared area must not extend more than 50 feet along the shoreline
NOTE>>> Green Lake has a FREE COMPOST PILE area by the Wyanett Township Grader Shed! FREE! WEEDS ONLY
HIRING LAKE WEED TREATMENT
Removing or killing AIS weeds from lake reduces weed and algae growth!
Companies and Local Helper that are available to help with weeds and muck around your dock.
OR learn to DIY chemical treatment approach and restrictions with DNR Permits.
An example is rake out your weeds OR hire help like:
> Isaac and Levi Thompson, Local Teenagers to help remove lake weeds or lawn care! Call or Text their Mom, Leah at 612-812-3042
> YourLake APM, (612) 454-0357 that is non-chemical simple and safe weed removal. They use scuba gear to go under the surface to pull your unwanted lake weeds by hand, by the root. Removing or killing the weed's roots prohibit regrowth.
Think about signing up your dock area for herbicide weed management with The Lake Restoration Company or Others
Lake Restoration Contact Info: 12425 Ironwood Circle Rogers, MN 55374 763-428-9777
Some lake owners are using a ECO Weed Harvester (not a cutter) that also pulls weeds up by the roots to be collected in a bin, unloaded into a trailer, and hauled into the Wyanett Township/GLID FREE weed compost pile located by Grader shed.
THE MORE YOU KNOW:>
One year, 8 tons of weeds were harvested, removing almost 160 pounds equivalent of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium.!
Research and Stearns Laboratory testing showed for that one ton of lake weeds contain 9.36 lbs of Nitrogen(N) . 4.7lbs Phosphorus (P). and 5.63lbs of Potassium (K) fertilizer for lake weeds!!
Removing weeds from your lake is always the best option to reduce nutrient budget loading that causes more weeds to grow.
Especially knowing that 1 pound of Phosphorus can produce 500 pounds of algae in one year!!!!
2013-2021 Green Lake Improvement Plan
The Green Lake Management Plan is available and still current for 2021 with addendum CLICK HERE
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