Category Archives: General News
Spring Newsletter Available Now Online
The Vermilion Lake Association is ready to mail its spring newsletter to its members. Act now to be among the first to read about our Moose Study, Minnow Trapping, AIS Prevention, and more. Download or view your copy here.
Read more »“Lake Vermilion at Her Best” Photo Contest
We all know Lake Vermilion is a scenic treasure, an unequaled place to visit, and a great place to live. Let’s tell that story to everyone at every opportunity! During our 50th Anniversary, our lake association wants to share many of your favorite images of. . .
Read more »Vermilion Lake Association Caps Now Available
They’re here! Wear your new caps proudly to show your support for your lake association. The price is right: $15.00, plus $3 shipping for any number of caps to one address. Free local pickup. Check out the three style choices at our website VermilionLakeAssociation.org/caps. For. . .
Read more »“Endangered” Starry Stonewort Loves Minnesota
Endangered in its native habitat, invasive starry stonewort finds ideal conditions to thrive in Minnesota lakes. Tough break for Minnesota. Starry stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa) is a new aquatic invasive species in Minnesota. This green alga—native to Europe and Asia—was first identified in Minnesota in summer. . .
Read more »Propellers and Deadheads Don’t Play Well Together
This propeller met this floating deadhead in Vermilion’s Pike Bay some time ago. The outcome was not pretty. One blade and a portion of the propeller hub remain embedded in the log. The Vermilion Lake Association asks for your help in reporting or removing any. . .
Read more »Another One! Starry Stonewort in Lake Minnewaska
The Minnesota DNR has confirmed the invasive algae starry stonewort in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County. This is the second new confirmation of starry stonewort in a Minnesota lake in 2017. DNR invasive species specialists confirmed an abundant growth of starry stonewort among native aquatic. . .
Read more »Where Do Loon Nest Platforms Take a Vacation?
The Vermilion Lake Association’s two loon nest platforms will move to shore to rest up during the “off-season” after 4 months in the sun and waves. Both will get some additional mud and wetland plants and retire to a quiet garden to rest up for. . .
Read more »Starry Stonewort Confirmed in Grand Lake
The Minnesota DNR has confirmed the invasive algae starry stonewort in Grand Lake in Stearns County. The discovery follows an organized search of 178 lakes in 20 counties by 200 trained volunteers. This is the first new confirmation of starry stonewort in a Minnesota lake. . .
Read more »Our 50th Anniversary Year Begins!
The Vermilion Lake Association (VLA) held its annual meeting last Saturday, officially kicking off its 50th Anniversary Year. About 180 members and guests packed the Cook Community Center for fellowship and a buffet dinner. Guest speaker Stan Tekiela gave an informative talk on “Majestic Eagles,”. . .
Read more »Final Week of Vermilion Invasive Vegetation Survey
With starry stonewort and hybrid watermilfoil making headlines around Minnesota, the Vermilion Lake Association is accelerating its multi-year invasive vegetation inventory of Lake Vermilion. Specialists from RMB Environmental Laboratories (RMB) arrived this week to finish their survey. They also spent two weeks at Vermilion in. . .
Read more »