Category Archives: General News
2020 Membership Renewal
We have 214 members that have not renewed for 2020. We would appreciate it if you’d take the time now to renew for 2020 by visiting www.VermilionLakeAssociation.org/renew. PayPal & major credit cards accepted. To update your membership records during the year, please contact Sheri Sawatzky. . .
Read more »Help Protect Lake Vermilion by Using Amazon Smile
The Vermilion Lake Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit working daily to protect and improve Lake Vermilion. Our 2500 members, hundreds of volunteers and numerous partner organizations ask your help. When you shop at Amazon, simply go to their website Smile.Amazon.com rather than Amazon.com. Everything else. . .
Read more »VLA Volunteer Opportunity
Throwing a rake can be loads of FUN….and helps protect Lake Vermilion. AIS Sentries are needed on both East and West ends. Sentry’s are trained in Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) identification, then working with our Sentry Leader, monitor specified boat launches 3-4 times per season,. . .
Read more »Looking for a Summer Job at Lake Vermilion or Area Lakes?
The North St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) through Always There Staffing is currently seeking aquatic invasive species (AIS) watercraft inspectors to work at public access sites throughout Northern St. Louis County throughout the 2020 boating season. Locations include: Lake Vermilion, Bear Island. . .
Read more »Lake Vermilion AIS Prevention Activities Underway
St Louis County Commissioners have approved a $62,537 grant to the Vermilion Lake Association (VLA) to support aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention at Lake Vermilion during 2020. The prevention program includes 6 projects, with special emphasis on watercraft inspections and on early detection of new. . .
Read more »Fall Newsletter Available Online
The Vermilion Lake Association has mailed its fall newsletter to its members. Act now to be among the first to read about our annual loon survey results, crappie fishing tips, aquatic invasive species updates, and more. Download or view your copy here.
Read more »Loon Nest Platforms at Lake Vermilion in 2020
Loon nest platforms provide additional options for Vermilion’s nesting loons as their population recovers. If your lakeshore property provides suitable habitat and loons in your area have not had chicks recently, please consider hosting a loon nest platform in 2020. The nesting pair prefers a. . .
Read more »Septic & Private Well Workshop
Learn About Septic Systems and Private Wells! Monday, September 30th 2019 5pm-7pm Northwoods School 10248 Olson Rd E Cook, MN 55723 This free class will cover the basics of how septic systems function, well water testing, and how to help protect your well from contamination. . .
Read more »Vermilion Lake Association Booth Busy at Boat Show
The Vermilion Lake Association (VLA) information booth was again a busy place at the Antique and Classic Boat Show at the Landing Restaurant last Sunday. Many lake visitors and current members stopped by to ask questions and to thank the group for its work to. . .
Read more »29th ANNUAL ANTIQUE BOAT SHOW
This year marks the 29th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show on Lake Vermilion, held at the Landing Restaurant. The local Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) is honored to have the Vermilion Lake Association as one of its honorary Boat Show. . .
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