Become a Lake Steward

The Vermilion Lake Association (VLA) Lake Steward program seeks to highlight lake property which exhibits good practices for protecting aquatic habitat. Lake Steward signs are awarded for display on lakefront property which meets the standard (see Criteria for MLR Lake Steward).

The VLA Lake Steward program is designed to help property owners find the balance between natural shoreline that protects the lake, while providing access to all the recreational activities that families enjoy. Our Lake Steward volunteers are equipped with informational resources to assist property owners with finding this balance.

Interested in a property evaluation?  Get started by taking the quiz: mnlakesandrivers

The VLA Lake Steward leader will contact you upon quiz completion to provide additional information and schedule a visit by one of our volunteer evaluators.

The VLA Lake Steward program was developed in collaboration with Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates (MLR), the Minnesota DNR and the North St. Louis Soil & Water Conservation District (NSLSWCD). These organizations have resources available for helping property owners restore their shorelines. These may include matching grants, landscaping advice and plant suggestions, and printed materials.