About the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD)  Serving Wayzata, Victoria, Tonka Bay, Spring Park, Shorewood, Orono, Mount, Minnetrista, Minnetonka Beach, Minnetonka, Greenwood, Excelsior, and DeephavenLake Minnetonka is just one of the many natural resource jewels of Minnesota and is located just West of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul. Like many large lakes, it has its share of issues to deal with. From controlling exotic and invasive species such as milf... Read Full Story

LAKE MINNETONKA, Minnesota: Grays and Phelps Bays Are Milfoil-FreeLAKE MINNETONKA, Minnesota: Grays and Phelps Bays Are Milfoil-FreeBased upon late-season inspections of Grays and Phelps Bays, they are free of Eurasian watermilfoil (technically there are small amounts of milfoil, but they are operationally milfoil-free). These results are especially gratifying, as milfoil was problematic throughout the rest of the lake this season.Recall, these two bays were treated in June to selectivel... Read Full Story

LAKE MINNETONKA, Minnesota: Grays and Phelps Bays Are Milfoil-FreeBased upon late-season inspections of Grays and Phelps Bays, they are free of Eurasian watermilfoil (technically there are small amounts of milfoil, but they are operationally milfoil-free). These results are especially gratifying, as milfoil was problematic throughout the rest of the lake this season.Recall, these two bays were treated in June to selectively kill milfoil, while protecting native plants. Representatives fr... Read Full Story

Got Milfoil, Hydrilla, Lily Pads, Cattails. Fear Not! WeedShear is here!Posted October 4, 2009 by lakeweedersdigestOut of control aquatic vegetation can ruin fishing, challenge recreation and can be very unsightly. Typical options to remedy this problem include chemicals, manual labor or as many people do, they just ignore the problem.As dangerous herbicides are becoming banned and no longer permitted in many states, many waterfront owners are turning to a newly redesigned tool that can ... Read Full Story

Lake and Pond Deicers Save Waterfront Owners from Winter DamageOwning or managing waterfront properties in the frozen tundra (ok lets just say anything North of the Mason-Dixon Line) can become unexpectedly more expensive if the sheets of ice receive the momentum of the wind.  But, there is good news! Using a deicer can solve that problem! Read on:De-Icing 101Below are some common ice damage problems outlined, as well as winter-kill conditions and summer water quality problems. Our de-Ic... Read Full Story

Owning or managing waterfront properties in the frozen tundra (ok lets just say anything North of the Mason-Dixon Line) can become unexpectedly more expensive if the sheets of ice receive the momentum of the wind.  But, there is good news! Using a deicer can solve that problem! Read on:De-Icing 101Below are some common ice damage problems outlined, as well as winter-kill conditions and summer water quality problems. Our de-Icers can help in each instance. De-Icing is accurately refe... Read Full Story

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With the the changing of the seasons, frustrated lakeshore owners that were overwhelmed by aquatic vegetation throughout the summer are oftentimes thrilled to see the weeds slip below the surface and die, hoping next year is a much better year. In reality, the very act of ignoring the weeds will ensure the opposite for next year. Here’s why: If you do not remove the vegetation that is out there today, it will die off, sink to the bottom and decay over the winter. This decay will create anoth... Read Full Story

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