Annual Meeting is April 24

Dear Friends of the Lake,

Mark your calender for this can't miss, informative and educational event , on Tuesday, April 24 at 7PM at Vannelli's restaurant, 55 S Lake St, FL, Mn.

In addition to reviewing this years programs, we have two educational speakers. One is a leading lake expert who will speak on two key
Forest Lake  issues: Curly Leaf Pondweed and Zebra Mussels. Our second speaker will cover the important issue of storm water runoff. See details below.

If you haven't done so , please pay your 2012 $40 dues. Make a check out to FLLA and mail it to FLLA , PO Box 61, FL,Mn, 55025.

Meeting

7 PM   Tuesday,  April  24,  2012

Vannelli’s Restaurant, 55 S. Lake St., FL, Mn

I     “Understanding and Controlling Forest Lake

Invasive Species"
by Steve McComas,  Pres., Bluewater Science, Inc 
  

 Steve is one of the most respected lake/water experts in Minnesota. He has been hired  since 2011 by the local Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District to better understand  Forest Lake  aquatic invasive species issues. Steve will speak about:

• Forest Lake’s Curly Leaf Pondweed issue and his assessment of our three year herbicide treatment program and the future outlook.
• Zebra Mussels and a planned 2012 study to assess Forest Lake’s vulnerability to Zebra Mussel infestation, if and when they arrive.

      II  “ Storm Water Runoff   2012 Management Programs”
by  Doug Thomas, Administrator, CL-FL Watershed District

Doug will cover:

• The 2012 projects which reduce  phosphorus influx into Forest Lake( 3000 lbs/yr)  by treating storm water runoff.
• The availability of residential grants ($3000) and City grants ( $50,000) to encourage future projects.

All Friends of the Lake Welcome!

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