Birch Lake Association

Birch Lake Association The Best Lake in the World. EDUCATION
Educating residents about exotics such as zebra mussels, purple loosestrife and Eurasian water milfoil.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The BLA Association supports community activities by contributing to the Hackensack Fire & Rescue, the Hackensack Chamber of Commerce, and other community organizations. Providing two scholarships each year for children/relatives of BLA members to attend the Deep Portage conservation education camps. Co-sponsoring a watercraft safety training course for youngsters ages 12 to 17.

LAKE SAFETY
We purchase, place, and maintain markers, buoys, and signage on the lake. This includes:
Lighted channel markers
Buoys warning of dangerous rocks on the south end of the island
Buoys marking the swimming area at the public beach in Hackensack
Signs to warn of thin ice conditions
No wake zone signs in Miller Bay

LAKE WATER QUALITY
We work with other organizations to maintain and improve water quality on the lake. This includes:
Providing signs at public access points to encourage everyone to inspect their boats, motors and trailers for invasive species. Overseeing a septic tank inspection program. Testing water clarity (Secchi disk readings). Cooperating with Cass County Environmental Services in taking hydro-lab readings for oxygen levels, acidity and temperature. Measuring phosphorus, chlorophyll and oxygen levels in the lake (five times a year). Participating in water quality studies such as research done by the Mississippi Headwaters Board on the Boy River and its chain of lakes. Raising beetles to control loosestrife on Poquet Lake and have had a professional conduct an aquatic plant survey of the lake. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Installed a new V weir dam at the lake outlet. Building and placing loon nesting rafts, wood duck houses, and a martin house. Participating in DNR walleye stocking projects and research. Cooperating with Cass County and the Ten Mile Lake Association in installing Clemson levers for beaver control. SH O R E L I N E MA N A G EME N T
Under a DNR Community Partnership grant, collected information about the lake and its watershed and developed nine sites showing best shoreline management practices. A brochure (available at the Chamber building) was printed describing these sites and volunteers conduct boat tours for interested parties. Established a funding mechanism for shoreline restoration by property owners. Submitted Birch Lake to be included as a pilot lake of the Cass County Intra-Lake reclassification project.

Any ice reports? My camera is not offering much insight, aside from the snow and wind last night!! 😅
11/30/2024

Any ice reports? My camera is not offering much insight, aside from the snow and wind last night!! 😅

Lady Aurora over Birch Lake tonight!
11/09/2024

Lady Aurora over Birch Lake tonight!

A note from Jon Borgstrom - the beavers have been busy this past week. Anyone with birch trees should consider wrapping...
11/08/2024

A note from Jon Borgstrom - the beavers have been busy this past week. Anyone with birch trees should consider wrapping the base with chicken wire. 🦫

Does anyone recognize this dog? S/he has been running around on Lower Ten Mile Lake Road for the past few days. Has a co...
11/04/2024

Does anyone recognize this dog? S/he has been running around on Lower Ten Mile Lake Road for the past few days. Has a collar, but won’t get near enough to read it.

Friday was the last (third) load of walleyes stocked in Birch Lake. This load went into town at the public landing, nice...
10/13/2024

Friday was the last (third) load of walleyes stocked in Birch Lake. This load went into town at the public landing, nice healthy 6-8 inch walleyes.

About 1500 12-15 inch walleyes were released in Birch Lake yeaterday with some more added today!
10/08/2024

About 1500 12-15 inch walleyes were released in Birch Lake yeaterday with some more added today!

09/29/2024

Congratulations to Leanne Collins-this year’s winner of a $50 gift card to Swanson's Bait & Tackle!! There were 244 entires this year! Thanks again for visiting us and supporting the Birch Lake Association.

It was an absolutely beautiful weekend to celebrate the 20th Annial Chainsaw Event. Thanks to everyone who stopped by t...
09/29/2024

It was an absolutely beautiful weekend to celebrate the 20th Annial Chainsaw Event. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to visit!

The more we know…
09/27/2024

The more we know…

You heard about it on MPR News, have seen the signs on shorelines across the state. Now you can learn more.

Are you a lake steward?

Rick Blanski shared this beautiful image taken this morning on Birch Lake.
09/03/2024

Rick Blanski shared this beautiful image taken this morning on Birch Lake.

08/08/2024

MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company. Native plants, seeds, wholesale and restoration services. From backyards to large-scale projects.

Another opportunity to learn-
08/05/2024

Another opportunity to learn-

07/29/2024
ANNUAL BIRCH LAKE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP MEETING!Saturday, July 27, 2024Hackensack City Park4:30 pm - the Board will be ...
07/25/2024

ANNUAL BIRCH LAKE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP MEETING!
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Hackensack City Park
4:30 pm - the Board will be serving hot dogs and hamburgers
5:00 pm - Business meeting followed by door prizes!’
Bring your chairs and beverages

In case of rain we will meet in the Community Center on 3rd Street

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Hackensack, MN
56452

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