Green Lake Improvement District (GLID)
"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!"
The More Your Know:
Green Lake Shoreline Maintenance Workshop -Sept 16th!- COMPLETED!
The Shoreline Maint workshop was informative! SWCD sponsored the event, Here is hotlink to Lydia's notes
Benefits of Native Aquatic Plants Workshop Recorded and Available to You!
https://youtu.be/FpJf77msUEk << hotlink
The speaker will be Dr. Ray Newman, a professor from the University of Minnesota. The talk will include topics such as how plants contribute to a lake's nutrient cycle, how native plants alter a lake, and management options. There will be time for questions and answers at the end. The workshop is open.
Green Lakers at the Benefits of Native Aquatic Plants workshop. We did record it, there was some really good information provided by Ray Newman (professor at U of M).
UPCOMING GLID Meetings:
NEW FOR 2022 >>>> JUNE 25 2022 ANNUAL MEETING 9am-10:30am WHERE: Wyanet Town Hall
DONE: JUNE 26 >>> 2021 Annual Green Lake Improvement District Meeting
There were 50 attendees at the Townhall with up to 10 ZOOM attendees! .. twice as many from last meeting! Snail mail newsletters help generate awareness and interest. Speaker system helped with hearing the presenters ! 1 1/2 hour meeting with nonstop discussions
Exec summary: seemed like good meeting, good attendance, good information transfer, good discussions, good buyin of GLID and SWCD activities, liked the Shoreline restoration activities with some owners receiving awarded signs , encouraged SCORE YOUR SHORE participation, lake owners appreciated both the 36% and now 17% reduction of GLID tax levy, and supported / approved 2022 GLID budget!
Past and present GLID Board members were given praise. Seems like there is trust and confidence that the GLID Board is making smart/best decisions for Green Lake and owners. Barbara to file meeting report with Isanti County.
We continue our GLID Communications to Inform, Interest, Invite, Involve, Input , and Invest by Lake Owners.
During the meeting, we asked for volunteers to help for every area that questions were asked and explanations given.
We had two volunteers: yeah!! Owners support new ideas, but we didn't get folks stepping forward.
- Jenna Berneck to help Mel with Facebook and other communications. Appreciate your help!
- Del Smith to be on GLID Board (volunteered, nominated, reviewed, and approved via telephone calls, no objections). Del has a house on Green Lake, 6887 327th LN NW, is current President of his Development Association. Delvacinst@gmail.com
Welcome! Adding Del’s name to website GLID Board contacts.
AGENDA: ALL Green Lake improvement activities and 2022 Budget
Click for AGENDA CLICK for 2022 GLID Proposed Budget w 17% Tax 2022 Levy Reduction
Did you notice huge 36% reduction on your 2021 Lake Taxes?
SWCD Section 319 Federal Grant Status SWCD April 10 STATUS PRESENTATION GLID-SWCD MOU
2021 Green Lake Post CLP and EWM Survey report - Done by AIS Consulting Services
2021_GREEN LAKE AIS Boat Inspection schedule
June 2021 Newsletter Trifold w/ Meeting Info
Past Annual Green Lake Meetings Minutes are under the Meeting & Documents Section for reference.
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 Post Treatment Survey Results
2021 Green Lake Post CLP and EWM Survey report - Done by AIS Consulting Services
Results Summary: "As far as invasives go, the lake looks great. ,,,found one lone plant of Curlyleaf Pondweed, and that was it."
The May 6th treatment used diquat herbicide, which can have dual impact on both Curlyleaf Pondweed and Eurasian Watermilfoil. For the second consecutive year, we did not find any Eurasian Watermilfoil in Green Lake.
While invasive plants were well under control, native plants were widely abundant in the shallow nearshore waters. Clasping Leaf Pondweed was observed flowering at the surface in many areas and Coontail was also widely abundant in several areas, with filamentous algae growing on top of it.
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 Post Treatment Survey Results
2021 Green Lake Post CLP and EWM Survey report - Done by AIS Consulting Services
Results Summary: "As far as invasives go, the lake looks great. ,,,found one lone plant of Curlyleaf Pondweed, and that was it."
The May 6th treatment used diquat herbicide, which can have dual impact on both Curlyleaf Pondweed and Eurasian Watermilfoil. For the second consecutive year, we did not find any Eurasian Watermilfoil in Green Lake.
While invasive plants were well under control, native plants were widely abundant in the shallow nearshore waters. Clasping Leaf Pondweed was observed flowering at the surface in many areas and Coontail was also widely abundant in several areas, with filamentous algae growing on top of it.
Green Lake post-treatment and EWM survey end of May
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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
> Water Pollution: How Humans Impact the Water Cycle and Water Pollution's Impact on Our Green Lake- hotlink
When substances contaminate water sources and make them unusable for drinking, cleaning, and swimming, the sources are polluted. Water pollutants include trash, chemicals, parasites, and bacteria. Because of the water cycle, all types of pollution eventually arrive in the water supply, where they act as poisons or cause diseases like cholera. Toxic chemicals may also impact animals and plants, which can then affect humans when the animals or plants enter the food supply.
Types of Water Pollutants: Water pollutants may originate from direct or indirect sources. Direct pollution includes output from refineries, factories, and waste treatment plants. Indirect pollution includes any contaminants that enter the water supply from the soil, groundwater, or atmosphere. Soil and groundwater contamination happens due to faulty septic systems, agricultural practices and industrial waste that's not disposed of properly.
> 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"
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
> Water Pollution: How Humans Impact the Water Cycle and Water Pollution's Impact on Our Green Lake- hotlink
When substances contaminate water sources and make them unusable for drinking, cleaning, and swimming, the sources are polluted. Water pollutants include trash, chemicals, parasites, and bacteria. Because of the water cycle, all types of pollution eventually arrive in the water supply, where they act as poisons or cause diseases like cholera. Toxic chemicals may also impact animals and plants, which can then affect humans when the animals or plants enter the food supply.
Types of Water Pollutants: Water pollutants may originate from direct or indirect sources. Direct pollution includes output from refineries, factories, and waste treatment plants. Indirect pollution includes any contaminants that enter the water supply from the soil, groundwater, or atmosphere. Soil and groundwater contamination happens due to faulty septic systems, agricultural practices and industrial waste that's not disposed of properly.
> 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"
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
AND June 2021 Trifold 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
AND June 2021 Trifold 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
2022 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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