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Association Information
The Sugar Lake Association (SLA) was formed in 1972 and is a tax-exempt organization with members made up of residents and friends of Sugar Lake. The purpose of the SLA is to: PROTECT, PRESERVE, MAINTAIN and IMPROVE the Sugar Lake environment. SLA is a member of Minnesota Waters which engages citizens, local and state policymakers and other partners in the protection and restoration of Minnesota’s lakes and rivers. As a part of the SLA, many volunteer groups and activities have been formed to improve lake quality and make Sugar Lake a good place to live, work and play.
Included:
- Sugar Lake News - from April to October, a newsletter is published and mailed to all members. A full color version is available via email.
Annual Picnic - each year all SLA members and their families are invited to the SLA picnic. This free event has games for the kids, door prizes, food and lots of opportunities to socialize with your Sugar Lake neighbors.
Water Monitoring - since 1980 SLA has monitored the quality and clarity of the lake.
Fish Traps - we have constructed and installed fish traps to help keep rough fish out of Sugar Lake.
Water Patrol - with the help of the Wright County Sheriff, we have our own deputized water patrol to help with lake activities.
Membership Directory - every two years a directory containing member contact information, area information and ads from local businesses is published and distributed to all SLA members.
Web Site - the web site provides information on SLA activities, opportunities to participate in lake improvement projects and links to current government and DNR regulations.
Lake Improvement Projects- Among the Lake Improvement Projects that the SLA has undertaken are
buffer strips, shoreline plantings and other solutions protecting the lake from excess stormwater runoff.
Invasive Aquatic Plant Control - active programs are in place to track and treat Eurasian watermilfoil and curly-leaf pondweed.
Other Activities include: the Fishing Contest, Diane's Lights Night, and the Spring Plant Exchange.
How are SLA programs funded? Members pay annual dues, currently $50. Approximately 1/3 of the membership contribute directly to SLA funded programs in addition to paying their dues.
SLA also conducts fund raising activities such as the picnic raffle, the golf tournament and the sale of Sugar Lake apparel. Charitable gifts (tax deductible) to SLA help further our goals of improving Sugar Lake.
Members can include SLA as a part of their estate plan for gifts in the future. |
