Clearwater Lake AssociationDeerwood MN

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  • Home
    • What's New on the Web Page
  • Lake Association
    • Overview >
      • Clearwater Lake Association
      • Mission Statement
      • The Legal Paperwork
    • Meetings >
      • 2022 Meetings
      • Past Meetings
    • Membership Communication
    • Membership Dues
    • Meet the Board
    • Recent and Upcoming Events
    • Crayfish Campaign >
      • Trapping
      • Storing
      • Cooking
      • Eating
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Lake Health
    • Overview >
      • Lake Health Overview
      • Lake Managment Plan
      • What Can I Do
      • 2018 / 2021 Aquatic Vegetation Survey
      • DNR and Milfoil Treatment
    • Reports and Maps >
      • Lake Reports
      • Lake Maps
      • Aquatic Management Area
    • Trophic State Index
    • Water Level >
      • Water Level Management
      • HIgh Water Report
      • High Water Damage
      • Ice Heaves
    • Invasive Species >
      • What are Invasive Species
      • Eurasian MilFoil
      • Curly-Leaf Pondweed
      • Rusty Crayfish
      • Buckthorn
      • Invasive Treatment >
        • Treatment Plans
        • Invasive Maps
    • Loons >
      • Clearwater Loons
      • Nesting Project
      • Loon History
      • Why Clearwater Loons Are Important
      • Loon Cam 2017
    • Community Mini-Grant >
      • Lake shore Mini Grant
      • Seminar Flier
      • News Release
      • Grant Gallery
      • Willow Wattle - DIY >
        • Willow Wattle Supplies
        • Willow Wattle Prep
        • Willow Wattle Install
    • Historical Data
    • DNR and Other Resources
  • Community
    • Membership List
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    • Lake History - From our Members
    • Clearwater Forsest Camp >
      • Dining Hall Images
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  • Contact Us

Crayfish Campaign - Eating

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It has become a concern that the increasing number of Invasive Rusty Crayfish might be having a significant impact on our native vegetation.   With the only know solution is trap and remove, the Lake Association Board purchased and distributed free Crayfish traps at our 2019 Annual Meeting.

How to Peel

First be careful, these little bright red shellfish will be hot right out of the water.   But don’t worry; the meat is good hot or cold
  1. Grab the crayfish by the head and the tail in separate hands. 
  2. Gently twist in opposite directions until the crayfish splits in half.
  3. Gently squeeze the sides of the tail until you hear the shell crack.  Then peel away a few segments of the shell until enough meet is exposed for you to grasp it securely.
  4. Holding the fan of the tail in one hand, pull the meat away from the shell. Tip: If the meat breaks apart, peel away the remaining shell segments.  You can also use your teeth to remove the crayfish meat from the cracked shell.

How to Store Leftovers

  • Whole boiled crayfish can last 2-3 days in refrigeration.
  • Whole cooked Crayfish may be frozen but results will likely be mixed to poor. It is not recommended.
  • Peeled crayfish maybe refrigerated or frozen with good results

Recipes!

There are recipes all over the internet.   But check out these sites:
https://www.cajuncrawfish.com/recipes-crawfish/?___store=default
https://www.louisianacookin.com/40-favorite-crawfish-recipes/
https://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/crawfish

Turn In Poachers

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Clearwater Forest Camp

Since 1954, Clearwater Forest has served as a retreat center and summer camp.  They are owned and managed by Presbyterian Clearwater Forest, Inc.  Clearwater Forest is an important resident on our lake.  With 4+ miles of lake shore and over 1000 acres around  Clearwater, everyone benefits from their mission statement "... be a faithful steward of God’s creation."

To lean more, go to clearwaterforest.org.
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