The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District is looking to hire an new Executive Director! The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) brings together fourteen different cities, two counties, and many state and […]
Ice Is Out On Lake Minnetonka!
On Saturday, March 29th, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Water Patrol, in partnership with Freshwater Society, declared ice-out on Lake Minnetonka at 1:32 pm. This declaration comes more than two […]
Rental Watercraft License Requirements
On August 28th, 2024 the LMCD Board passed a ordinance adoption new Rental Watercraft Licensing requirements that went into effect on January 1st, 2025. This ordinance requires all watercrafts, both […]
Thank You Dan Baasen!
Last night, the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District Board recognized one of it’s former long standing board members, Dan Baasen, at its July 24th Board Meeting. Dan Baasen served on the […]
2020 MN Recreational Boating Study
The MN DNR has published the 2020 Minnesota Recreational Boating Study. The project is part of a research agenda to gather baseline information about customers, boating trends, and opinions about […]
Winterizing Your Docks & Watercraft
As fall approaches and lake water levels decrease, it is time to start thinking about preparing your docks, structures, and watercraft for winter. When water levels or temperatures are atypically […]
Fall Boater Safety Tips
Minnesota has recorded the highest number of boating fatalities since 2005, in which 17 people have lost their lives in boating accidents. While Fall is a great time to enjoy […]
Severe Weather Tips
Be prepared for severe weather. Severe weather can happen anytime, creating hazardous conditions that include thunderstorms, damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail and flooding. You can increase your chances of survival […]