The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District has received multiple inquiries and complaints about muskrats inhabiting the surrounding shores of Lake Minnetonka. Questions that have arisen from the public deal with concerns […]
When Installing Your Dock This Summer, Please Consider These Three Helpful Reminders
Spring has officially sprung around the waters of Lake Minnetonka. Winter has finally melted away and so has all the ice. Now is a time of transition. For many of […]
Purchasing Lakeshore Property
Some Items to Consider The Minnesota Legislature established the LMCD (Minn. Stat. §§ 103B.601-103B.645) more than 50 years ago to help protect the lake, public safety, and the environment. The […]
Lake-Friendly Landscaping – Permeable Pavements
When water lands on an impermeable surface, it runs off, collecting pollution (trash, sediments, nutrients, etc.) as it goes. The more impermeable surface area there is in a given area, […]
Lake-Friendly Landscaping – Water Gardens & Aquariums
A water garden or pond can be a beautiful addition to a backyard, but extra precautions should be taken when designing and adding vegetation to a water feature so close […]
Lake-Friendly Landscaping – Shoreline Buffers
Creating a shoreline buffer on your property can protect Lake Minnetonka’s water quality and overall health by: Stabilizing soil and reducing erosion Filtering out pollutants and sediments Absorbing nutrients from […]
Lake-Friendly Landscaping – Lawn Care & Fertilizer
The chemical treatments and other organic matter on your lawn have the potential to be swept into Lake Minnetonka either directly or through storm drainage systems. By being mindful of […]