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I wanted to respond to the questions I've had concerning the upcoming weed treatment and manage expectations as we've learned more about the process.  The dock and shoreline area of our properties will not be treated.  Here is the reasoning behind that:

1. DNR will only allow 15 acres of herbicidal treatment annually for the entire lake ~ we, as a group of neighbors formalized through LLIA, will treat 10-12 acres for passage, usage, and aesthetic reasons (unsightly weed matting) where owner signature is not required. (More info on the DNR's Site)
2. Individual shoreline treatment would require that we work with each owner individually for DNR permitting.  We don’t have the resources to do that.    
3. We are treating the area of the lake with no accountability of ownership, which benefits all owners of the lake to have this managed.
4. The remaining 3-5 allowable acres of treatment that we do not provide are for owners to apply/receive an individual treatment.  If we used all 15 acres no individual permits would be allowed for owners that have substantial weeds issues.

If you have weeds around your dock and swim area I encourage you to review the Individual AIS Treatment page for more information on what's required to obtain and treat your property.  I am also happy to respond to any individual questions as well.  (And I plan to enter a forum soon about my personal experience treating milfoil at my property)

I understand this is less than convenient and we would all prefer to have the weeds treated for us.  However, for the reasons above this won't be possible at this time.  Please understand that your contributions are needed to facilitate the offshore treatment along with the boat monitor for ramp management, boat inspection, lake safety, and general enjoyment.  As we close out our process around the milfoil treatment plans, I look forward to the next issue we can tackle together ~ more information forthcoming as we build our Board of Directors and Officers later this fall/winter. 

Be safe out there,

Issuing this posting to our members is part of the due diligence required to obtain a signature waiver per the DNR permit approval requirements.  

We have contracted with Lake Restoration Inc (LRI) and will determine a treatment date contingent on the approval of our Invasive Aquatic Plant Management (IAPM) Permit, which will likely be the first half of July.

LRI will be using a product called "2-4-D", which is the most commonly used herbicide in Minnesota to control Milfoil and is DNR approved.  

The lake will be treated based on the 2018 Long Lake EWM Delineation Areas- revised.jpg. LLIA will file a group permit.  If you desire treatment in front of your property there's nothing for you to do.  However, if you do not want treatment please email us with your name and address by July 1, 2018 and we'll remove your property from the treatment plan.  

We'll be in contact once we have treatment dates locked in.  

Thanks for your ongoing support!  

John Broghammer

I found some more information on the technology RCWD is using for Carp removal and thought I'd share.  The KSTP link provides a video of the "Carp Cannon".

Minnesota is watching as the Rice Creek Watershed District tests a new way to remove carp

Sucking Unwanted Fish Out of Minnesota's Lakes and Rivers May Soon Be a Reality

Researchers successfully install electric fish guidance system to remove carp during spawning migrations

Ramsey County will be monitoring the Long Lake ramp for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) following times:

• May 26th - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  
• May 27th - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• May 28th - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  
• June 10th - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Thanks to all who could attend and participate.  Minutes can be found here: 2018 LLIA Annual Meeting Minutes.PDF

We had a record turn out for this year's Clean Up Day ~ 21 adults and kids.  Many hands make light work!

Thanks to:

• Leon and Kathy Kline
  
• Gail Hain
• Bob Beach
• Nikolas Kohler
• Mark Toupal
• Amal Dimian
• Carter Olson
• Shellie, Sophia, and Quinlan Clark
• Brennan, Davis, Eleanor, and Scott Donner
• Kim Anderson
• Jason and Jamie Scott + 3 kids

After a cold winter and the April 14th blizzard, the ice came of the lake after a warm week with some help from the wind. 

The Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center and University of Minnesota Extension has opened registration for the 2018 season of the AIS Detectors program.

Participants in the AIS Detectors program receive expert training on identifying and reporting AIS as well as base aquatic ecology, prevention, MN rules and regulations training and more. Upon completion of the training, participants are asked to provide 25 hours of annual service in the field of aquatic invasive species. This service can take many forms that we generally categorize as Citizen Science, Stewardship, Outreach/Education, and Program Support. This may include activities specific to your lake or lake area such as monitoring for AIS and local outreach/education. Participants choose what form of service suits them best and are free to create grassroots projects or service. You can find more information at www.aisdetectors.org.  I also encourage you to check out this issue of Source magazine which features our program and some of our volunteers from last year.

We hope this is an opportunity that may interest you and your members.  This year we are hosting 6 in-person workshops. These workshops can be found at:

• Arden Hills (April 20)
  
• Victoria (April 27)
  
• Owatonna (May 4)
  
• Willmar (May 11)
  
• Brainerd (May 18)
  
• Duluth (June 1)