Greater Lake Sylvia Association

10/28/2026

🍂 This Friday — join us for the GLSA Fall Social! 🍂

We’re just a few days away from a fun evening with our Lake Sylvia community, and we’d love to see you there!

📅 Friday, October 30
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Bedrock Bar & Grill | South Haven, MN

🍽️ Light food provided while supplies last
🍻 Cash bar available
🎃 Halloween costumes are optional!

No registration needed — just stop by, grab a drink, catch up with lake friends and neighbors, and enjoy a relaxed fall evening together.

Hope to see you Friday!🍁

10/21/2026

🍂 Reminder: The GLSA Fall Social is almost here! 🍂

Join us Friday, October 30 for a fun evening with your Lake Sylvia neighbors and friends!

📍 Bedrock Bar & Grill | South Haven, MN
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
🍽️ Light food provided while supplies last
🍻 Cash bar available
🎃 Halloween costumes are optional!

Come as you are or get festive for Halloween
Enjoy a relaxed evening of good conversation and lake community.

We hope to see you there! 🍁

10/13/2026

🌊 Lake Sylvia Water Level Update | October 12, 2026 🍂

As we settle into fall and another lake season comes to a close, here's the latest update on Lake Sylvia's water levels!

💧 Lake Sylvia remains approximately 12 inches below the Ordinary High Water (OHW) elevation, with a slight increase since our September update.

📅 October 12, 2026

Lake gauge reading: 4.42
"Zero" level (April 17, 2026):1044.70 ft.
Current lake elevation:1049.12 ft.
Ordinary High Water (OHW):1050.1 ft.

🍁 Fall Boating & Dock Reminders

As you prepare your boats, docks, and lifts for winter, keep these low-water conditions in mind:

🚤 Check water depth before removing boats. Lower water levels can make it difficult to safely float boats off lifts. Avoid forcing your boat off if clearance is limited.

⚓ Plan ahead for dock and lift removal. If low water levels are creating challenges, consider contacting a professional dock and lift service for assistance.

📊 Stay informed! View the full lake level chart and historical data here:

👉 LakeSylvia.org > Lake Data

Wishing everyone a beautiful fall on Lake Sylvia! 🍂💙

10/10/2026

Join the Team!

Event Coordinators Needed

Help us make our summer events a success! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our planning efforts starting in January:

Golf Tournament Lead Coordinators (2 needed): Take the helm of our top fundraiser, the Russ Fortner Memorial Golf Tournament in July. We have the roadmap ready—we just need leaders to guide it! No golf expertise required (though welcome), so partner up with a friend and jump in. 100% of the profits go to fighting AIS in Lake Sylvia.

Annual Picnic Co-Coordinator (1-2 needed): Join our team to help plan our July 31st picnic! You will help with key details, including securing a caterer, selecting entertainment, and choosing a fun theme.

Ready to lend a hand? Please contact Rhonda at [email protected] or Vicki at [email protected].

09/29/2026

⚖️ Lake Steward Sponsor Spotlight: Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben P.A.

Community support can make a lasting impact, and today we're proud to recognize Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben P.A. as one of our inaugural 2026 Lake Steward Sponsors.

Their generous partnership helped support the GLSA Russ Fortner Memorial Golf Tournament and Annual Summer Picnic, while also demonstrating a commitment to the greater Lake Sylvia community.

We're grateful to Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben P.A. for choosing to invest in Lake Sylvia during the first year of our Lake Steward Sponsorship program.

Thank you for helping GLSA continue its work to protect and preserve Lake Sylvia for generations to come. 💙🌊

09/28/2026

🍁 Join Us for the GLSA Fall Social! 🍁

As another beautiful season on Lake Sylvia comes to a close, let's get together for an evening of good company, great conversation, and a little fall fun!

📅 Friday, October 30

🕔 5:00–8:00 PM

📍 Bedrock Bar & Grill | South Haven, MN

🍽️ Light food provided while supplies last.

🍻 Cash bar available.

Whether you're catching up with lake friends or making new connections, we'd love to see you there!

We hope you'll join us! 🍂

09/23/2026

This MPR News article is an important reminder of how difficult aquatic invasive species (AIS) can be to control once they become established.

Protecting Lake Sylvia is at the heart of GLSA’s mission and this is why our fundraising efforts, donors, members, and sponsors are so important. Their support helps fund AIS prevention and monitoring to protect our lake for generations to come. 💙

Take a few minutes to read the article below.

If caught early, starry stonewort is no longer considered a death sentence for lakes. Still, a decade after it was first discovered in Minnesota, it remains a costly problem with no permanent cure.

09/21/2026

🏡 Lake Steward Sponsor Spotlight: Oak Realty

There's something special about businesses that don't just work in a community—they invest in it.

We're proud to recognize Oak Realty as one of our inaugural 2026 Lake Steward Sponsors. Their generous support helped make the GLSA Russ Fortner Memorial Golf Tournament and Annual Summer Picnic possible while supporting GLSA and our work for Lake Sylvia.

Thank you, Oak Realty, for being a community partner and for helping us preserve the lake, strengthen our community and continue the traditions that make Lake Sylvia such a special place. 💙🌊

We appreciate your partnership!

09/18/2026

🌊 Lake Sylvia Water Level Update | Preparing for Fall 🍂

As we head into fall, Lake Sylvia's water levels continue to decline. With many lake residents preparing to remove their boats for the season, it's important to plan ahead and take extra precautions.

📅 September 16, 2026

* Lake gauge reading: 4.40

* "Zero" level (recorded April 17, 2026): 1044.70 ft.

* Current lake elevation: 1049.10 ft.

💧 Lake Sylvia is now 12 inches below the Ordinary High Water (OHW) elevation of 1050.1 ft.

⚠️ Low water levels can create challenges around lifts, docks, and shallow areas. Please use caution and consider scheduling boat removal.

📊 For the full lake level chart and additional lake data, visit: https://lakesylvia.org/LakeData

Enjoy these final weeks of lake season! 💙

09/14/2026

🌳 Lake Steward Sponsor Spotlight: Fashant Outdoor Services

Our Lake Steward Sponsors share something important in common: a willingness to invest in the community around them. Today we're proud to recognize Fashant Outdoor Services for doing just that.

As one of our inaugural 2026 Lake Steward Sponsors, Fashant's generosity helped support the GLSA Russ Fortner Memorial Golf Tournament and Annual Summer Picnic and helps further the work of GLSA.

Thank you, Fashant Outdoor Services, for supporting Lake Sylvia and for being part of this new sponsorship program from the very beginning. Your commitment to our lake community is sincerely appreciated! 💙🌊