eVermilion Magazine

The Vermilion Lake Association has mailed its winter newsletter to its members. Act now to be among the first to read about AIS Funding, loon nest updates, a 56-inch muskie, and more. Download or view your copy here.

The traditional spring sucker sale at the DNR’s Pike River Hatchery will not take place in 2020. Hatchery operations are delayed due to the coronavirus. By the time the walleye egg-take occurs, the sucker run will be over, and no sale will be possible. For. . .

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. . .

As you approach Cook MN on Hwy 53, you can’t miss this reminder that a clean boat protects all lakes from aquatic invasive species (AIS). Let’s all do our part statewide as responsible anglers and recreational boaters. Additional information about Vermilion’s AIS program can be. . .

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. . .

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,. . .

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. . .

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. . .

There’s still time to apply for cost-share funding for spring 2020 pollinator habitat projects through the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources’ (BWSR) Lawns to Legumes program! https://bwsr.state.mn.us/l2l Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 28. Apply online at Blue Thumb – Planting for Clean. . .

The USFWS announced advance notice of their intent to prepare a NEPA document related to cormorant management for free-swimming (i.e., public) fish populations in addition to aquaculture. Comments from the public, governmental agencies, tribes, the scientific community, industry or any other interested parties are being. . .