END OF THE DOCK
Ken Klehr, President
I would like to welcome new board members Tom Hauer, Aquatic Invasive Species Committee and Mike and Sandy Wosmek, Shoreline Captains Committee. They are involved with two of the more active committees. On the other side of the coin Milt Lueneburg has given up his position on the board. Milt was very energetic on the board serving on several committees. He was very instrumental 2 years ago in getting the channel between Stella and Lake Washington cleaned out at no cost to the Lake Association. Also, he was and will continue to be involved with the Invasive Species Committee. This committee, biweekly during the summer, is monitoring for Eurasian water milfoil growth. Thanks for all the support Milt.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 5th, 2012.This is the date for the Annual Meeting. It will be at the Dassel Rod and Gun Club with social hour starting at 5PM and pork chop dinner starting at 6PM. See Social Committee section for details. Need experienced grillers, also willing to teach. If interested be at the Dassel Rod and Gun Club a little after 4PM.
I would like to acknowledge Rick Fernstrom for the outstanding job he has done to address the overpopulation of Double Crested Cormorants and American White Pelicans nesting at the Pigeon Lake Rookery. He is working with several groups, including the DNR, on this issue. This will be a real challenge for Rick but one I know he is up to. For current status on this objective see Cormorant/Pelican Impact Committee section.
To get a better understanding of membership thoughts, priorities, ideas and concerns, Steve Ullom is putting together a Membership Survey Committee. He is looking for volunteers. If you are interested, give Steve a call (612-298-1419) or any board member.
Preventing the spread of invasive species is an important responsibility for all Minnesotans, including lake service providers. Lake service providers are individuals or businesses who install or remove water-related equipment such as boats, docks, boat lifts or structures from waters of the state. State law now requires them to obtain a DNR permit. The DNR will implement and enforce the new requirement during the 2012 open water season. All service providers must complete invasive species training and pass an examination in order to get a permit. To do your part, when needing a lake service provider, make sure they have obtained the necessary permit. Those service providers with a permit can be seen at www.dnr.state.mn.us/lsp/index.html.
I was told to keep my section short, you know how well I listen, so I will conclude by saying thank you to all the members who support our efforts to protect and preserve Lake Washington for our and future generations. If you are not a member consider joining via enclosed membership card.
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