Hot Topics Archive
Feedback Sought Regarding De-icing/Aeration Regulations
Lake Minnetonka is a great recreational resource in winter for fishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and other types of activities. LMCD regulations balance the importance of protecting people who recreate on the lake with the requests to protect dock structures using de-icing/aeration systems. … Read More
Posted on: July 26th, 2020
Harvesting Program Suspended for 2020
The LMCD harvesting program is suspended for three years (2019-2021) to further review impact and options for lake-wide vegetation and AIS Management. … Read More
Posted on: July 24th, 2020
Preventing Boat Fires
Boat fires can result in injuries or deaths of people and their pets, as well as be financially costly. Boaters can … Read More
Posted on: July 24th, 2020
Volunteer for Starry Trek 2020 – Register by Thursday, August 6
Volunteers from across Minnesota are wanted on Saturday, August 15, 2020 to participate … Read More
Posted on: July 24th, 2020
Tips for Staying Healthy on the Lake
Bacteria and viruses in the water can cause some ear and eye infections, stomach aches, diarrhea, and flu-like symptoms. MDH, … Read More
Posted on: July 1st, 2020
July 4th Safety Reminders
The following are important boater safety reminders for safe and fun boating this 4th of July. These safety tips will help … Read More
Posted on: July 1st, 2020
Narrows Channel Closed June 22- June 26
Starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 22, crews will close the Narrows Channel as part of the Narrows Bridge rehabilitation project in Orono and Tonka Bay. The channel is anticipated to remain closed through Friday, … Read More
Posted on: June 10th, 2020
Spring Save the Lake Drive
With the onslaught of the COVID-19 Pandemic and social distancing guidance from state and federal leadership, Lake Minnetonka has witnessed … Read More
Posted on: June 1st, 2020
Get Hooked on Clean, Drain, Dry May 9th
Boaters and fisherman are reminded to protect our lakes and waterbodies by taking steps to prevent the … Read More
Posted on: May 9th, 2020
Social Distancing While Boating and Outdoors- April 27
Additional guidance is available for social distancing when boating and during outdoor recreation activities to reduce the spread of … Read More
Posted on: April 27th, 2020
- Feedback Sought Regarding De-icing/Aeration Regulations
- Harvesting Program Suspended for 2020
- Preventing Boat Fires
- Volunteer for Starry Trek 2020 – Register by Thursday, August 6
- Tips for Staying Healthy on the Lake
- July 4th Safety Reminders
- Narrows Channel Closed June 22- June 26
- Spring Save the Lake Drive
- Get Hooked on Clean, Drain, Dry May 9th
- Social Distancing While Boating and Outdoors- April 27
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