Ann Lake Improvement Club, Inc.

11/07/2024

Zebra mussels have been confirmed in Big Eagle Lake

Zebra mussels have been confirmed in another Sherburne County lake.

10/30/2024

Dock at the boat landing pulled out today. Thanks Pat and Charlotte for your help!
Steve and Cindy Mockenhaupt

10/05/2024

I am resharing this to remind all of us as we take our equipment off of the water. Chris

09/20/2024

DNR News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sept. 19, 2024

Check for invasive species when removing docks, equipment for seasonal storage
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds lake property owners to carefully check boats and trailers, docks and lifts, and all other water-related equipment for invasive species when removing equipment for seasonal storage.

Several zebra mussel confirmations in recent years were initially reported by property owners and lake service providers removing docks, boats and boat lifts.

“This is a good time of year for people to check for invasive species when taking equipment out of the water, because animals like zebra mussels attach to surfaces like docks, lifts and boat hulls that have been in the water over the summer,” DNR Invasive Species Unit Supervisor Kelly Pennington said.

Whether pulling equipment directly onto shore for the winter or transporting it on the road to a storage location, it is important for equipment owners to take steps to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

Remember to:

Keep docks and boat lifts out of the water for at least 21 days before putting them into another body of water. This is state law.
Look on the posts, wheels and underwater support bars of docks and lifts, as well as any parts of boats, pontoons and rafts that might have been submerged in water for an extended period.
If hiring a lake service provider to install or remove boats, docks, lifts or other water-related equipment, check that they are on the permitted lake service provider business list. These businesses have attended training on Minnesota’s aquatic invasive species laws, and many have experience identifying and removing invasive species.
Equipment owners may need a no-cost transportation permit to transport equipment from an access or shoreline property if it cannot be completely cleaned of aquatic plants or prohibited invasive species before transport.
People should contact an area DNR aquatic invasive species specialist if they think they have discovered an invasive species that has not already been confirmed in their lake.
More information is available on the DNR website.

09/16/2024

Is is with great sadness that we are sharing the following public statement from a DNR Press Release. Zebra Mussel veligers were found in Ann Lake. If you live on the lake, please be extra diligent when removing your equipment from the water.

Zebra mussels confirmed in Ann Lake in Sherburne County

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Ann Lake, near Orrock in Sherburne County.

Following up on an earlier unconfirmed report of zebra mussels in Ann Lake, the Sherburne County Soil and Water Conservation District and a volunteer, in partnership with the DNR, collected water samples from the lake on two different days. The samples showed high counts of zebra mussel larvae, called veligers. The presence of veligers indicates zebra mussel reproduction in the lake.

Whether or not a lake has any invasive species, Minnesota law requires people to:

Clean watercraft, trailers and equipment to remove aquatic plants and prohibited invasive species.
Drain all water and leave drain plugs out during transport.
Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash.
Never release bait, plants or aquarium pets into Minnesota waters.
Dry docks, lifts and rafts for 21 days before moving them from one water body to another.

These additional steps reduce the risk of spreading aquatic invasive species:

Decontaminate watercraft and equipment – find free stations on the courtesy decontamination page of the DNR website (mndnr.gov/decon).
Spray watercraft and equipment with high-pressure water or rinse with water if high-pressure water is not available.
Dry watercraft and equipment for at least five days before using in another water body.

People should contact a Minnesota DNR aquatic invasive species specialist (mndnr.gov/invasives/ais/contacts.html) if they think they have found zebra mussels or any other invasive species that was not already known to be in the water body.

More information is available on the aquatic invasive species page of the DNR website (mndnr.gov/ais).

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08/27/2024

Beautiful photo of the sky after last night's storm the other photo is of a couple of boat lifts that were overturned during the storm.

08/26/2024

Stray pedal boat. It was sitting by the landing but now it's floated out if it's yours please come and get it.

08/07/2024

What a great Night to Unite at Ann Lake! Thank you to the Sherburne County Sheriff's Department, Sherburne County Public Works and Zimmerman Livonia Fire Department for attending our event. Deputy Roxanne Schreder discussed Orrock Township statistics as well told us how to protect ourselves from scams. Thank you to all that organized and all that attended!

05/15/2024

This is a must see presentation on the latest research into the effectiveness of various AIS prevention methods. PLEASE SHARE WIDELY.

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