Lake Detroiters

04/23/2026

https://www.dl-online.com/news/local/the-magic-date-for-detroit-lake-ice-off-was-tuesday-april-21

With ice gone, DNR releases all the best area lakes for fishing opener on May 9

04/16/2026

2026 Aquatic Invasive Species Treatment Notice

03/21/2026

https://www.dl-online.com/news/local/with-state-funding-slashed-becker-county-worries-about-lake-invaders-like-starry-stonewort-eurasian-milfoil

The steep cut in state funding means fewer AIS inspections and decontamination efforts at public water accesses in Becker County, with a focus on popular lakes at busy times of the summer.

01/05/2026

The Pelican River Watershed District has provided the following information and are encouraging lake association members to fill out the requested survey below:

The Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MASIRC) is a part of the University of Minnesota, and they do all manner of research on our lakes related to invasive species.

They are currently conducting a survey of Swimmer's Itch exposures in the last year. Please share the link with your membership as you see fit.

https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsurvey123.arcgis.com%2Fshare%2F134ebebdf9a5454695c66f1b8780d2a8&data=05%7C02%7Cbkorbel%40microsoft.com%7C04c7a7e7d69a41c3886a08de4c76cc6b%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C639032270308904342%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=d%2Fqvem%2B%2FXWYxzouwzb7ShPkC0kp5xM6UAQ3DHttUYsY%3D&reserved=0

We get a lot of questions about what can be done about this nuisance, and the honest answer is that there just isn't a lot of science-backed information about this. This survey is step one in getting that research started, and MASIRC has the tools to get things done.

Please encourage your membership to fill out the survey fully and mention their lake specifically in the comments. Our lakeshore owners have the experience of history on our waters so please give their insights on if they feel this issue is getting worse, better or staying the same.

Thank you!
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Pelican River Watershed District

12/16/2025

***Warning - Potential Scam. LDA has been made aware of an email that was sent to a member that appears to be coming from LDA President (Leon Senn). The email is a phishing attempt and should be deleted/ignored.

LDA will not solicit donations.

Regards,
LDA

08/07/2025

Notice for Lakes Detroit, Curfman, Sallie & Melissa

Flowering Rush treatments are scheduled August 11th weather permitting.

Diquat will be used to treat submersed/mostly submersed Flowering rush in mid-June followed by a second treatment in late July to early August. It is recommended that irrigation using lake water in treated areas cease for five days after treatment.

AIS Treatment Notices & Maps – Pelican River Watershed District – Please note that the maps for Detroit and Melissa have been updated since the last treatment in June adding additional areas.

Operations/Admin Annual Education Work Plan Water Management Plan Annual Work Plan Annual Reports Annual Budget Funds of the District Annual Audits Committees Public Data Request

07/29/2025

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/29/study-raises-new-questions-over-minnesota-lakes-and-wakesurfing?fbclid=IwY2xjawL1kxVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4aW01bFM0NGEzUmFBdWpPAR6n5JJNLTw5bR-a0XfnE3H-lEHZ_EJw5ruzlEVXNjPBjxAJGT4filCxgUEPgw_aem_BZeS2XUZIkwTsiVGgAg6xQ

Newly released University of Minnesota research finds wakesurfing in water that’s too shallow can damage lake quality. The study could revive calls for statewide restrictions and may churn the debate over the state’s changing lake culture.

07/22/2025

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