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Each plant donated can be exchanged for another or plants can be purchased for $1 each. Pot up your extra plants now so they will be strong and healthy for the exchange. Need pots? Contact Karen.
The Sutherland shore, a recipient of a DNR Shoreland Restoration grant two years ago, is now "tour ready." Take time to look at the native plantings and see how they survived the record high water last summer.
Refreshments will be served. All proceeds will go to the Invasive Species Fund. Come! Meet your neighbors! Support your Association!
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In the summer of 2011, Sugar Lake wrestled with historically high lake levels. As a result of those events, Wright County has recognized the need to be prepared for abnormally high lake levels and is making plans to develop and enact a group of No Wake ordinances that could take effect if and when needed. The information sent to all Sugar Lake Association members concerning this process refers to the following supporting documentation:
Wright County Procedures for Enacting a Permanent No-Wake Ordinance
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The Minnesota DNR has recently discovered infestations of zebra mussels in both Lake Irene and Rose Lake. Both infestations have been linked to purchase of contaminated boat lifts. This could have been avoided if the lifts had been left on shore over the winter because the mussels cannot live that long out of water. Zebra mussel infestations can kill native mussels, threaten fish populations, and clog irrigation systems and boat engines. Swimmers would be required to wear shoes to prevent getting cut on the sharp edges of the shells.
No items should be put into the lake without a complete decontamination. Know what to do and spread the word. Remember to decontaminate your equipment when you come from any lake or river. Check here for DNR information on how to keep invasives out of Sugar.
Volunteer: We are asking for volunteers to be spotters by having a Zebra "brick" or other surface that they can check every other week and report to our Zebra Czar at zebra@sugarlake.org. Send an e-mail now to volunteer.
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The Cedar Lake Conservation Club is again sponsoring a day long program on responsible lake stewardship and native wildlife. Speakers include Keith Radel from the MN Bluebird Recovery Program, author Darby Nelson ("For Love of Lakes"), Paul Diedrich from DNR Fisheries and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Saturday 19 May 8:30 am - 4 pm. Camp Courage on Cedar Lake. For more information, visit www.cedarlakecc.org |
There is a limited amount of SLA apparel remaining after picnic sales. Styles are pictured at right. All sizes are unisex adult. The washed black crew is available in sizes M and 2XL for $40. The hoodies are available in chocolate brown 1/4 zip (M, L, 2XL), rust full zip (L, XL) and harbor blue (XL, 2XL). All hoodies are $47. Add $3 for 2XL. The green v-neck pictured is sold out. Not pictured are two women's full zip jackets with embroidered loons, one black and one coral, both in L for $47 each. Apparel can be ordered from Sheree Mattes.
Time to Renew SLA Membership Membership forms for 2012 were put in the mail the week of February 27. If you have not yet renewed your membership, you can download a form here.
Mark Your Calendars!
Meetings of the Sugar Lake Association Board will be held on 4/21, 5/19, 6/16, 7/21, 8/18, 9/15 and 10/20/2012. The Board meets at the Corinna Township Hall Saturday at 8 a.m. April through August and 9 a.m. September and October.
Saturday 4 February 2012 - Winter meeting 9 a.m. Corinna Township Hall
Saturday 4 August 2012 - Sugar Lake Picnic
Saturday 1 September 2012 - The 2012 Brandon Beckman Memorial 5K & Diane's Lights
Watch this space for future updates on SLA events. SLA Mission Statement:
To provide for the betterment and well being of property abutting and adjoining the shores of Sugar Lake in Wright County MN and to protect and preserve the resources contributing to the natural beauty of Sugar Lake.
Last updated 11 May 2012