Message from LLAA President Jaimie Beretta

 

Greetings from beautiful Long Lake. I hope that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the lake this season. I am writing to let you know about an exciting survey project that the Long Lake Area Association (LLAA) is launching.

Tomorrow you'll receive an email inviting you to complete an online survey regarding your perceptions about the quality and health of Long Lake and the ways that you enjoy Long Lake. It also includes questions about your perceptions of the Long Lake Area Association (LLAA) and the work of its leaders and committees as well as some information about what you enjoy doing at the lake and your understanding of topics like aquatic invasive species (AIS).

We ask you to complete the survey you will receive from Caren Martin, of Martin and Guerin Design Research, LLC. If you have any questions about the content of the survey, please contact Caren Martin, PhD, at caren@mgdesignresearch.com. Please note that you will see a University of Minnesota banner on the survey. That is because Dr. Martin conducts research through the UMN. If you have any questions about why the LLAA is conducting this survey of property owners, please reach out to me at longlakeliving@gmail.com. 

The information you provide will be used by the LLAA to inform its future plans to enhance and safeguard the quality and health of Long Lake. We are eager to hear from you. Thanks so much for your cooperation!

Sincerely,

Jaimie Beretta

President, Long Lake Area Association

Annual Meeting Details: June 29th

 

June is upon us and it’s time to start thinking about the Long Lake Area Association Annual meeting.  This year’s meeting will be held on Saturday June 29th at the Hubbard Community Center.

 

Starting at 9:30 am and running until 10:00 am we will have registration for 2024-2025 membership and refreshments.  There will also be a number of interactive stations available to visit.

• Chat with Keith Manlove, a Lake Friendly Gardener, about Lake shore Buffers and More - Sign up for a free site visit at your lake shore with our Master Gardener team.
• View, Touch and Hear About Long Lake’s Aquatic Vegetation - Sign up for a free dock visit to learn about what is growing around your dock and lake shore.
• Drop off a Drinking Water Sample for Nitrate Testing – Please read and complete the
  submission form instructions before you gather your water sample. The Hubbard County Soil and Water Conservation District will conduct the analysis. Results will be emailed to participants.
• Watch the CD3 System Video – Discuss other tools available to prevent the spread of AIS.
• Protect Loons By Dropping Off Lead Tackle and Old Fishing Line – Enter in a drawing for tungsten fishing tackle.

The Business meeting will begin at 10:00 am and concludes approximately at noon.  

Our guest speaker this year is Nicole Kovar, from the Minnesota DNR.  She will present “What’s Growing at the End of My Dock?” Nicole has extensive background on how wildlife, birds, and fish benefit from aquatic vegetation and how native plants help sustain Long Lake’s healthy water quality. Afterwards board reports will be presented and the Ice-off contest drawing will take place. 

 

Board elections will be held for the 2024-2025 “At Large” and Neighborhood 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 positions.

NOTE: If you would like to be considered as a candidate, please reach out to longlakeliving@gmail.com. The time commitment would be, at a minimum, 10-12 hours a year plus additional time for involvement on one or more committees.

 

We will conclude our meeting with several Door prize drawings. You must be present to win!

You do not need to be a member to attend the meeting, bring your friends and neighbors to learn more about Long Lake!  

 

JULY 4th FLOTILLA

Don’t forget the July 4th Flotilla.  Get your decorating ideas and join the flotilla at 3:50 pm on the lake near New Frontier Resort. The flotilla will start at 4:00 pm. If you can’t take part in the flotilla join the fun on shore and cheer the boats as they go by.

 

Please note:  If there is inclement weather (high winds, rain, thunderstorms) at 3:00 pm, the Flotilla will be canceled.

 

Be sure to familiarize yourself with the boating rules and regulations found in the DNR 2024 Minnesota Boating Guide. Have a safe and happy July 4th!

SPRING NEWSLETTER

Read the newsletter to learn more about what is happening on the lake.  You will find the links for the drinking water testing submission form and the CD3 video in the newsletter.