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
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      • Lake shore Mini Grant
      • Seminar Flier
      • News Release
      • Grant Gallery
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        • Willow Wattle Prep
        • Willow Wattle Install
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News Release Submitted to local papers

Clearwater Lake in Deerwood, MN lives up to its name.   There are places you can see down over 12 feet!   That is why it was so shocking when the lake had its first large algae bloom several years ago.   This was something disturbingly new to Clearwater Lake.
The primary cause . . . Rainwater runoff!   Rainwater passing through the rich shoreline soils wash nutrient into our lakes, feeding the algae.    Fortunately on Clearwater, a major source of the problem was discovered and eliminated with corrective shoreline stabilization by the owner.  The algae bloom also brought awareness to lake shore owners and the realization that EVERYONE’S shore is a contributing source.   
A group of owners applied for a Community Partner Mini-Grant.   Sponsored by Clearwater Lake Association, the grant was awarded by Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District.  Funding was provided through the Community Partners Grant and Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment / Clean Water fund. 
The project goals include implementing storm water reduction practices and planting almost 10,000 native plants.   Another primary goal is to educate the public with seminars and hands on training.
Everyone is welcome to attend the seminar and workshops.   You too can learn how you can protect water quality and help keep all of MN’s lakes clean.
  • Seminar June 2 at 9am –  “Protect Your Water Quality with Shoreline Stabilization and Restoration” by Shelley Larson of Hayland Woods Native Nursery.  The seminar is at the Park at Clearwater Estates Gazebo off of Nokay Lake Road.   Gazebo parking is available at the bottom of the drive to the lake.
  • Workshop June 16 at 2pm – Identifying and cutting Willow for natural willow wattle buffers.   Meet at the Robert Peterson residence, 15409 Ladyslipper Lane, Deerwood MN.  
  • Workshop June 22 at 9am – Installation of willow wattle lakebank stabilization, Rain garden construction and lakeshore buffer planting on four properties.  Meet at Robert Peterson residence, 15409 Ladyslipper Lane, Deerwood MN.  
  • Workshop July 21 at 9am – Installation of lakeshore and upland plantings.   Meet at Swanson residence,  15614 Nels Johnson Road, Brainerd, MN 56401.
For more information contact Kathy Peterson, Clearwater Lake Association board member and Mini-Grant Committee Chair at 612-801-7872.

FUNDING PROVIDED BY

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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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