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WAPOA Summer Newsletter July 7, 2010
Current News Items and Hot Topics Governor rejects new proposed shoreland standards. CLICK HERE How big can my dock be? August 14, 2010 Governor rejects proposed new dock standards CLICK HERE Not a secret, but little known to most, how does WAPOA raise funds for big conservation projects? CLICK HERE
WAPOA conference promotes shoreline best practices CLICK HERE
A contest which works toward better lake water by encouraging shoreline restoration.
Improve your shoreline, 10 tips, many benefits CLICK HERE
New: ”Losing Our Lakes" a three part series from the Star Tribune. This must-read series includes thought provoking observations from local DNR Conservation Officer Cary Shoutz. Additional county and citizen comments. CLICK HERE
State sends message with shoreland lawsuit as Minnesota Supreme Court toughens variance standard. Statewide implications. Star Tribune link CLICK HERE
Run for the Walleye July 3, 2010 fun family run/walk, raises money for walleye habitat, added this year electronic timing, certification EVENT PHOTOS CLICK HERE
MAY 11, 2010 Taller towers defeated. By a unanimous vote, the Board of Commissioners overturned the Planning Commission decision to allow towers over 199 ft. in Crow Wing County. This effectively ends the AT&T proposal to have very high blinking towers in Crow Wing County. WAPOA, other groups, and concerned citizens appeared at the 2 meetings and voiced opposition to the proposal. For more detail CLICK HERE
Boating Safety/Courtesy Classes for ages 12-17. Classes were taught by DNR Officer Nikki Shoutz and Crow Wing Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Scott Goddard. WAPOA gave each student a life preserver, and Brad Nelson of C+C Boatworks conducted registration and provided lunch. They received classroom and on-the-water instruction. They were held on June 16 and June 30 . Sheriffs water deputies Todd Holk and Aaron Cronquist are also in the photo.
Protect your lake against Invasive Species, take DNR training sponsored by WAPOA, inspect boats at your access CLICK HERE You should act now to make sure your dock installer has the latest information about how he can keep his equipment from transferring invasive species from lake to lake. CLICK HERE
$105,000 Grant Awarded to PRWA. WAPOA is helping sponsor this valuable water quality project CLICK HERE Water levels in Whitefish to stay the SAME, Corps of Engineers official signs final Record of Decision CLICK HERE
Report on June 5, 2010 Annual Meeting CLICK HERE
WAPOA President Judy Wallschlaeger welcomes Crow Wing County Admininstrator Tim Houle and Crow Wing County Commissioner Paul Thiede to the April 2010 WAPOA Board Meeting. Meetings are held monthly at the Ideal Community Hall.
WAPOA Directors in the News: WAPOA Director Ed Egan, working for better walleye fishing in the Whitefish Chain CLICK HERE Judy and Jack Wallschlaeger, of WAPOA, are quoted in a recent MN DNR Conservation Volunteer Issue. Jack worked extensively on the Shoreland Standards. Jack is a former WAPOA President and Judy is the current WAPOA president. CLICK HERE
Tribute to WAPOA President Judy Wallschlaeger as end of term nears CLICK HERE
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WAPOA MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Whitefish Area Property Owners Association is to promote environmental stewardship through out the Whitefish area and the Pine River Watershed. The membership shall work with area environmental groups, lake and resort associations, agencies and units of local government to preserve and improve the quality of our water, land, air, aesthetics, wildlife and other natural resources for present and future generations. |
WAPOA Shoreline contest winner, Kay Rezanka
