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Guidance for lake association boards.
Practical, plain-language articles to help your board run smoothly and care for your lake.
Grants
2027 DNR invasive plant grants: what boards can prepare now
The Minnesota DNR Invasive Aquatic Plant Management grant is the most useful state money your association can apply for. Here is what a board needs to know, in plain terms.
Water quality
How to read your lake’s water clarity
Water clarity is one of the simplest ways to tell whether a lake is getting better or worse. Here is where the numbers come from and how to read them without overreacting.
Invasive species
Eurasian Watermilfoil Is Now Confirmed in Gull Lake: What Associations Can Do
Gull Lake Eurasian watermilfoil was confirmed in 2026. What the DNR listing means and practical next steps for lake associations.