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RESOURCES

Click on the underlined text below for links to additional resources on various topics relating to water quality, shoreline property ownership, and lake recreation. Please note that these links will open a new browser window with the website. 

Shoreline Property Ownership

Love Your Lake - Land and Waters Trust
Short, easy to digest articles on a variety of topics related to caring for both land and water in a responsible way. 

EPA Septic Smart
Learn about how septic systems work, how to maintain your system, and how your system can impact nearby water bodies. 

The Private Well Class
Great information and webinars on private well ownership - what you need to know to make sure your well is functioning properly and how to make sure you have safe drinking water. 

Minnesota Department of Health - Water Quality/Well Testing/Well Disinfection
Recommendations and additional information from MDH on safe drinking water for well owners. 

MN DNR Shoreland Information for Property Owners
​The decisions you make on your property have a direct impact on the health of your lake or river. The single most important thing you can do is maintain and/or restore natural vegetation along your shoreline.

BlueThumb.org - Shoreline Stabilization
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Resources and how-to's for using native plants to stabilize your shoreline. 

Water Contamination Information - ConsumerNotice.org
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Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)

Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC)
Learn about the research being done to better understand Aquatic Invasive Species in Minnesota. 

Crow Wing County AIS Plan
Learn what Crow Wing County is doing to protect our public waters from AIS including inspections, decontamination, and education.
Zebra Mussels found in Aquarium Moss Balls
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists were notified the week of March 1, 2021 that invasive zebra mussels were found attached and inside moss balls sold as aquarium plants.

Lake Science/Water Quality

North American Lake Management Society - The Basics of Lake Science
An overview of basic information related to limnology and lake management that are important in understanding lakes and water quality.

MPCA Water Quality Dashboard

Find water quality data for water bodies across the state of Minnesota. Search by name or using the map tool. 

 Wake Boats

MPR: "University of Minnesota lab to study size, force of boat wakes", August 3, 2020
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MinnPost Article: "The battle over 'wakesurfing' has made its way to the Minnesota Legislature", March 9, 2020

Star Tribune Article: "Wake boats on Lake Minnetonka are making waves with fans, foes", July 18, 2020

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Contact Us

Crow Wing County Lakes and Rivers Alliance
PO Box 53
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
[email protected]

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