Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District

11/02/2026

Cold. Wet. Rainy…SLIMY (367 fish in this haul😳)
Perfect day for a carp removal! Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center

10/30/2026

The next Board Meeting for the Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District (LID) is on Monday, November 2nd, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be held both virtually and in-person:
County Board Room, lowest level of the Chisago County Government Center, 313 North Main Street, Center City.

To access the Teams link to attend virtually or to view the agenda packet for the November LID Board Meeting, visit:
https://www.chisagocountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/2495?html=true

10/15/2026

Don't forget to check your docks and lifts for zebra mussels when you pull them out this fall!

As temperatures are dropping and leaves are falling, it's time to pull your dock and other water equipment for the season. Now is the perfect time to do a quick check for zebra mussels.

Key hiding spots are in wheel wells and other shaded, less disturbed areas. Not sure if you found a zebra mussel or a native lookalike? Send a photo to [email protected] and we can help you out!

10/14/2026

A $3000 rebate to stock lead-free tackle for local retailers is a win-win. Encourage your favorite bait shop to participate in the MPCA's Get the Lead Out rebate program!

The weather is getting colder, and for many Minnesotans, the countdown has begun for ice fishing season. If you own or operate a store that stocks fishing tackle, the MPCA is offering rebates of up to $3,000 that help retail establishments put more lead-free tackle on their store shelves! For the health of our waters and our wildlife, let's keep it lead-free this ice fishing season. Learn more and apply: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/grants-and-loans/get-the-lead-out-lead-free-fishing-tackle-rebate-program

10/05/2026

Tonight’s Board Meeting has been canceled. The next meeting will be November 2, at 6:30PM.

Thank you!

10/02/2026

Earlier this week we had the pleasure of watching some of our LID residents receive special recognition for their efforts to restore their lakeshore: The 2026 Natural Shoreline Award!

This award is the result of nomination by a peer and selection by a committee who reviews all nominees. The award program is in its second year of being offered by the Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership.

Jay & Dawn Jaehnke - Green Lake
Jay and Dawn have demonstrated a real dedication to lake stewardship. Their efforts are improving water quality, creating wildlife habitat, and protecting their shoreline from wind, waves and ice. They continue to expand both their plantings and their knowledge, setting a wonderful example for fellow lakeshore owners.

Scott & Jane Weiss - North Center Lake
The Weisses are wonderful lake stewards. They planted a 200-foot lakeshore buffer and stabilized a gully that was carrying street and field runoff directly into the lake. And beyond their own property, they give countless hours volunteering with the Center Lakes Association. Their commitment to protecting North Center Lake really sets them apart.

Congratulations, and thank you for all you do for the lakes!

Read the articles here:
https://www.lsc1w1p.org/jaehnke
https://www.lsc1w1p.org/weiss

09/24/2026

09/22/2026

Did you know that our Children's Water Festival has educated nearly 16,000 Chisago County students over the last 24 years? The Water Festival is a great time and the students bring so much energy to the event!

09/14/2026

➡️ Some great information and perspectives on aquatic vegetation in this article. 🌿

👀 “We can basically look at an aerial photo and we can tell where the erosion is going to happen in the next few years.”

💦 “As soon as you clear the space, nature's going to fill it with something probably a lot worse.”

09/11/2026

The next Board Meeting for the Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District (LID) is on Monday, September 14th, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be held both virtually and in-person:
County Board Room, lowest level of the Chisago County Government Center, 313 North Main Street, Center City.

To access the Teams link to attend virtually or to view the agenda packet for the September LID Board Meeting, visit: https://www.chisagocountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09142026-2485