eVermilion Magazine

The Cormorant Count this year indicates a strong increase in the numbers of cormorants. In 2019 we counted 353 and in 2020 the count was 617.  We continue to have difficulty counting the cormorants on Potato Island where most of the cormorants reside even during. . .

Hazard buoys and red/green channel markers help keep us all safe on Lake Vermilion. If you notice a buoy damaged, out of place or missing, please report the problem to Timbuktu Marina Matt Clines or Dawn Bogdan dawn@timbuktumarina.com 218-666-2434 The Vermilion Lake Association thanks Timbuktu. . .

Lake association volunteers Renee and Bob Pearson conducted two plankton net tows on July 17 and July 27 near the mouth of East Two River. Material collected in the net will be examined by RMB Environmental Labs to check for zebra mussel larvae, called veligers.. . .

The Vermilion Lake Association has mailed its summer newsletter to its members. Act now to be among the first to read about loon nest progress, Trout Lake memories, and more. Download or view your copy here.

In between recent storms the annual loon count on Lake Vermilion was conducted on Monday, July 13 on a perfect summer day.  Seventy-nine volunteers covered twenty-two territories on the lake and spotted 201 loons.  The west (Cook) end saw 81 loons which included 15 chicks,. . .

Early detection of new aquatic invasive species (AIS) infestations is a team effort: Key to our success is property owners, lake visitors, volunteer access sentries, and AIS Detectors all working together. Because our highest priority threats are vegetation that tend to become first established where. . .

We are looking for photos of land/sky/waterscapes, people on or near the lake enjoying nature, and/or animals (wild/pets). We will be taking entries until August 1st, 2020. More details in the link below. https://www.vermilionlakeassociation.org/2020-photo-contest/

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. . .

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. . .

Don’t be the one who causes a pair of loons to abandon their nest. Loons are curious creatures who will check out your boat while you’re fishing on Lake Vermilion. But they do not tolerate curious people checking out their nest during incubation. Please give. . .