Lake Minnewashta Preservation Association

04/24/2026

April 25, 2026

Notice To Lake Minnewashta Property Owners and Lake Users:

As part of its ongoing effort to preserve and improve the water quality of Lake Minnewashta, the Lake Minnewashta Preservation Association (LMPA) will be contracting with a vendor to treat aquatic invasive plants in 2026. We wish to keep all of you well informed, and this is notice that we will be treating various areas of Lake Minnewashta for curly leaf pondweed in April or May of 2026.

The treatment is for Curly-leaf pondweed(CLP) which is an invasive plant that grows in the spring and early summer. The objective of the curly leaf pondweed treatment program is to treat the heaviest growth of CLP to improve the water quality and recreational use of the lake. Planned treatment sites will be approved by the DNR if they are 150 offshore feet or more. If the approved treatment sites are within 150 feet of your property, you can provide the following:

If you desire that the treatment not occur adjacent to your property (within 150 feet from shore), please notify Steve Gunther immediately either via phone, email or filling out and mailing the form available at the link below. Mail it to the address below.

The DNR requires us to notify property owners of the treatment with this notice. The treatment methods will follow Department of Natural Resources’ guidelines and permit.

Contact:
Steve Gunther, president LMPA
612-859-3729
[email protected]
3628 Hickory Road, Excelsior, MN 55331

03/10/2026

Important information about the Highway 5 construction project.

Carver County will soon begin a major project to expand and improve Highway 5 between Highway 41 in Chanhassen and downtown Victoria. Because many Chanhassen residents travel this corridor every day, we’ve created a guide specific to our residents to help you understand what’s ahead, how travel may be affected and where to get updates throughout the project.

The guide is downloadable (https://ow.ly/WhYg50YrhY0) in a printer-friendly format and hard copies are also available at the Chanhassen City Hall for anyone who would like one. You can also learn more and ask questions at an upcoming open house, which takes place on Wednesday, March 25, from 5-7 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

03/06/2026

Carver County is currently hiring Seasonal AIS Watercraft Inspectors for the 2026 boating season, and we’re spreading the word within our lake community.

Inspectors play a critical role in protecting our lakes by educating boaters, conducting inspections, collecting survey data, and (at higher levels) performing decontaminations. These positions are a great opportunity for students, teachers, retirees, or anyone who enjoys being outdoors and supporting lake stewardship.

Positions run approximately May–September and pay $17–$22/hour depending on level and certification. They are especially looking for dependable individuals who are available on weekends and holidays throughout the season.

if you or anyone you know is interested in applying for a position, please click the link below

Carver County is currently hiring Seasonal AIS Watercraft Inspectors for the 2026 boating season, and we’re spreading the word within our lake community.

01/19/2026

As many of you know, there won't be a community Fourth of July party in the park this year because we don't have a volunteer(s) to lead it. Sarah Wells and Mary Pickering decided to still organize the Fourth of July t shirts so that we can make a community donation to the KABOOM fireworks.

With the country's 250th year anniversary, this is an extra special year for our nation. You can wear your Lake Minnewashta t shirts to the ski show and family gatherings.

Please submit you and or your kids designs for 2026 Fourth of July t-shirt!! DESIGN SUBMISSIONS DUE FEB 15th!!!!!

📧 Please submit your design by using www.customink.com and emailing [email protected].

🇺🇸 This year's shirts will be white, and there are a max of two printing colors; please use red and blue for this year's design.

🥇 We're looking forward to seeing all of your great submissions, and we will select a winner the week of Feb 16th.

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12/06/2025

Chanhassen Requests that DNR Loosen Boating Restrictions on Lake Minnewashta

https://lakeminnewashta.org/archives/2877?preview_id=2877&preview_nonce=b2661e57d1&preview=true

10/09/2025

Lake Minnewashta Neighbors!
Join us for the LMPA Annual Meeting & Picnic

Sunday, October 12th, 2025
4–7 PM
Camp Fire MN, 3300 Tanadoona Dr.

Bring a dish to share, your own beverage, and enjoy a night of food, community, and lake updates!
• Hot dogs provided by LMPA
• Open discussion on lake issues + 2026 plans
• A chance to meet neighbors & connect

This event is rain or shine in the Camp Fire MN dining hall.

Please RSVP so we know how many hot dogs to prep!
[email protected]
612-986-4073

More info www.lakeminneswashta.org

10/06/2025

The Lake Minnewashta Preservation Association is hosting our Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner at the wonderful dining room of Camp Fire Minnesota , Sunday October 12th from 4PM to 7PM. This is a great time to meet and catch up with your neighbors (old and new), hear an update on what's happening on Lake Minnewashta and make plans for 2026. There will also be an open discussion about issues around the lake so we hope you will join us.

This year, we will return to our usual Pot Luck Dinner and ask that you bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage. The LMPA will provide hot dogs, buns, condiments and water to drink.The Camp is located off of Highway 41 at 3300 Tanadoona Drive, Excelsior, MN 55331. Look for the yellow signs.

AGENDA:
4:00 - 4:45 Check in and Social Hour
4:45 - 6:30 Dinner and Annual Meeting
6:30 - 7:00 Socializing and Clean Up

Please RSVP to Helen Gunther at [email protected] or 612-986-4073. Helen needs to have an idea how much food to buy so please let us know if you are coming.

08/31/2025

The LMPA board has been discussing a proposal to require that wake surfing move to 500' from shore rather than the current 100'. If we combine that with a 20' depth requirement, which provides for optimum wake surfing and minimum lake bed sediment disruption, the purple area is where surfing on the lake would be recommended. This would decrease shoreline erosion, which impairs water quality, and damage to other people's property while providing plenty of lake area for surfers to enjoy their sport.

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08/29/2025

If anyone needs gifts or just cool stuff featuring Lake Minnewashta, I wanted to provide a link to the catalogue for all things that can be imprinted with our lake. The owner is a local business and has always supported our lake association. Be sure to mention the LMPA when ordering.

Flipsnack is a digital catalog maker that makes it easy to create, publish and share html5 flipbooks. Upload a PDF or design from scratch flyers, magazines, books and more.

08/14/2025

Eurasian Water Milfoils (EWM) Invasive W**d Treatment Planned Within the Next Two Weeks

https://lakeminnewashta.org/archives/2858

Lake Minnewashta Fans

As part of our ongoing mission to protect and enhance the water quality and recreational enjoyment of Lake Minnewashta, the Lake Minnewashta Preservation Association (LMPA) will be treating areas of the lake for aquatic invasive species (AIS) in August.