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 […]

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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]