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And the winners are…
Vermilion Lake Association members voted for their favorite photos for the “My Favorite Way to Enjoy the Lake” photo contest at the Annual Meeting held on July 27, 2024. Taking first place was member Kate Higgins’ “Water Spout”, taken on the East End of Lake. . .
Read more »Vermilion Lake Association 2024 Loon Count Completed
This spring’s overly generous rainfall paused in its giving on July 8th, the day of the Vermilion Lake Association (VLA) Loon Count. Those gathering the data enjoyed gentle breezes and blue skies overhead. The extremely high lake level prevented some volunteers from launching their. . .
Read more »FLOOD RELIEF FOR COOK MINNESOTA RESIDENTS (Flooding on JUNE 18, 2024)
FLOOD RELIEF FOR COOK MINNESOTA RESIDENTS (Flooding on JUNE 18, 2024) The Vermilion Lake Association and the Fire Brigade have contacted a couple of organizations in Cook to find an organization that would create a fund for residents of Cook due to the substantial flooding. . .
Read more »Members encouraged to enter 2024 Photo Contest!
Photo Contest “My Favorite Way to Enjoy the Lake” 2024 Photo Contest The Vermilion Lake Association invites members to participate in sharing the beauty of Lake Vermilion by submitting your photos for the “My Favorite Way to Enjoy the Lake” Photo Contest! We are looking. . .
Read more »Sheriff’s Office provides high water safety reminders.
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. ST. LOUIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE Sheriff’s Office • 100 North Fifth Avenue West • Duluth, MN 55802 Phone: (218) 726-2340 • www.stlouiscountymn.gov Gordon Ramsay Sheriff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 22, 2024 Media Contact: Lt. Josh. . .
Read more »Be a part of the weather team as a rainfall monitor
From the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer and the DNR: Be a part of the weather team as a rainfall monitor Do you have an interest in the weather? Are you looking for a way to do something for the environment from your location? Or how about. . .
Read more »Basic Loon Rescue and Transport Strategies Webinar
Basic Loon Rescue and Transport Strategies Webinar Presented by Linda and Kevin Grenzer, Loon Rescue Inc. Hosted by Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates, April 18, 7:00 pm. For more information and to register, go to https://mnlakesandrivers.org/basic-loon-rescue-and-transport-strategies-webinar/
Read more »Winter 2024 Newsletter
The Winter 2024 Newsletter is here! Read about the eDNA Program update, Adopt a Dock program, hiking trails in the Tower area, and more!
Read more »Fall 2023 Newsletter
The Fall 2023 Newsletter is here! Read about the Annual Meeting, yearly loon count, antique boat show, latest lake steward awards and more!
Read more »2023 Lake Vermilion Loon Count
By Joanne Bergman, VLA Volunteer Adults, singles, and chicks Throughout the lake from east to west, volunteers counted 156 adult loons, almost as many as last year’s 161. All boats reported a total of 156 adults and 29 chicks. The grand total is 185, a. . .
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