What We Do

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Our Priorities at a Glance

What We Do

AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) - TIM THOELE

  • Partnering with counties and the DNR to support boat launch inspections
  • Securing grants for inspections, education, and prevention
  • Maintaining the decontamination unit at Government Point
  • Managing I-LIDS monitoring systems at Nisswa and Government Point accesses
  • Coordinating inspections in 30+ high-risk areas
  • Overseeing treatment of invasive plants
  • Working with resorts to prevent AIS spread
What We Do - AIS

COMMUNICATONS - KATHY LUNDBERG

  • Publishing quarterly newsmagazine
  • Managing the website and social media
  • Sending email updates and surveys
What We Do - Communications

ENVIRONMENTAL - ROBERT ELIASON

  • Hosting Tree Giveaway event
  • Monitoring water quality
  • Promoting dark sky initiatives
  • Providing input on shoreline development projects
  • Sharing educational lake ecosystem content
What We Do - Environmental

FINANCE & AUDIT - JIM WOLL

  • Preparing and managing the annual budget
  • Overseeing audits and financial reporting
  • Managing endowment and AIS funds
  • Supervising insurance
What We Do - Finance

FISHERIES - CHRIS PADRNOS

  • Collaborating with the DNR on fish management and studies
  • Monitoring fishery and fishing issues
  • Recommending actions to support a healthy fishery
What We Do - Fisheries

GALA - BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Hosting an annual event to connect members and raise funds
Wat We Do - Gala

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - STEVE FRAWLEY

  • Advocating with legislators and agencies
  • Partnering with other lake associations
  • Setting and advancing legislative priorities
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LAKE STEWARD - DOROTHY WHITMER

  • Helping property owners improve shorelines
  • Promoting the Lake Steward Award and habitat programs
What We Do - Lake Steward

LOON CONSERVANCY - SHEILA JOHNSTON

  • Conducting loon surveys and reporting data
  • Educating the public on loon protection
  • Supporting lead-free initiatives
  • Maintaining signage, nesting platforms, and rescue efforts
What We Do - Loon Conservancy

MEMBERSHIP - JEREMY WICZEK

  • Recruiting and retaining members
  • Connecting with new property owners
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SAFETY & RECREATION - JAY CHANEY

  • Managing buoy placement and maintenance
  • Supporting boating safety education
  • Partnering with law enforcement on safety initiatives
  • Advocating winter trail safety on the lake
What We Do - Safety

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