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  • Dock Removal: Irondale Boys Hockey Fundraiser

    13 Aug 2018 9:42 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


  • AIS Starry Stonewart Search - August 18th

    13 Aug 2018 9:29 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Ramsey County is looking for 3 volunteers to help do a search to detect Starry Stonewort in Long Lake on Sat., August 18th.  Here is what we were given from Justin Townsend with Ramsey County AIS Coordinator for itinerary:

    “We will meet here at the office (1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive in Arden Hills) at 8:30 AM, head to lakes around 9 AM, be back around 12:30, wrap up by 1 PM at the latest.”

    Original Notification:

    Just a short email for all of those interested in protecting their lakes from the spread of invasive species. Starry Stonewort was recently found in Hennepin County’s Medicine Lake. proximity is one factor that raises a lakes opportunity to be infested. We all have a part in making that doesn’t happen.

    We know that early detection is key to effective treatment. Can’t treat it if you don’t know it is there. Starry Trek, a one day search for Starry Stonewort (and other AIS) that will be held on August 18th. There is a good crew already signed up but I could use at least three more people to help. No training needed I will give you the details. Find out more here or better yet just sign up here.

    Can’t be there on the 18th? You are still an important piece to Ramsey County’s AIS prevention strategy. Get out on your boat, walk your shoreline, and while you enjoy the lake report anything that looks suspicious.

    Please help where you can. I hope you’re taking advantage of summer. Thank you for preventing the spread of AIS.


  • Stockyard Days Waterski Show

    2 Jul 2018 3:11 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The Shockwaves Water Ski Association will be putting on a performance on Friday, August 10th from 6:00-8:00 in front of the regional park beach.  More info at https://www.stockyarddays.org/water-ski-show.

    We request minimum wake and for boat traffic to yield to the skiers during the show.  


  • Why aren't my dock and shoreline being treated for milfoil?

    25 Jun 2018 9:36 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    I wanted to respond to the questions I've had concerning the upcoming weed treatment and manage expectations as we've learned more about the process.  The dock and shoreline area of our properties will not be treated.  Here is the reasoning behind that:

    1. DNR will only allow 15 acres of herbicidal treatment annually for the entire lake ~ we, as a group of neighbors formalized through LLIA, will treat 10-12 acres for passage, usage, and aesthetic reasons (unsightly weed matting) where owner signature is not required. (More info on the DNR's Site)
    2. Individual shoreline treatment would require that we work with each owner individually for DNR permitting.  We don’t have the resources to do that.    
    3. We are treating the area of the lake with no accountability of ownership, which benefits all owners of the lake to have this managed.
    4. The remaining 3-5 allowable acres of treatment that we do not provide are for owners to apply/receive an individual treatment.  If we used all 15 acres no individual permits would be allowed for owners that have substantial weeds issues.

    If you have weeds around your dock and swim area I encourage you to review the Individual AIS Treatment page for more information on what's required to obtain and treat your property.  I am also happy to respond to any individual questions as well.  (And I plan to enter a forum soon about my personal experience treating milfoil at my property)

    I understand this is less than convenient and we would all prefer to have the weeds treated for us.  However, for the reasons above this won't be possible at this time.  Please understand that your contributions are needed to facilitate the offshore treatment along with the boat monitor for ramp management, boat inspection, lake safety, and general enjoyment.  As we close out our process around the milfoil treatment plans, I look forward to the next issue we can tackle together ~ more information forthcoming as we build our Board of Directors and Officers later this fall/winter. 

    Be safe out there,

    John Broghammer


  • Public Notice: Milfoil Treatment

    25 Jun 2018 9:02 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Issuing this posting to our members is part of the due diligence required to obtain a signature waiver per the DNR permit approval requirements.  

    We have contracted with Lake Restoration Inc (LRI) and will determine a treatment date contingent on the approval of our Invasive Aquatic Plant Management (IAPM) Permit, which will likely be the first half of July.

    LRI will be using a product called "2-4-D", which is the most commonly used herbicide in Minnesota to control Milfoil and is DNR approved.  

    The lake will be treated based on the 2018 Long Lake EWM Delineation Areas- revised.jpg. LLIA will file a group permit.  If you desire treatment in front of your property there's nothing for you to do.  However, if you do not want treatment please email us with your name and address by July 1, 2018 and we'll remove your property from the treatment plan.  

    We'll be in contact once we have treatment dates locked in.  

    Thanks for your ongoing support!  

    John Broghammer


  • 2018 Milfoil Delineation Mapping Complete

    15 Jun 2018 11:51 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    RCWD surveyed Long Lake on June 11 and provided the following mapping:  2018_EWM_Mapping.jpg

    We will be working with our treatment partner, Lake Restoration, to get the permit and treatment process setup for late June/early July.  We'll communicate once we know the date.  

    Please let us know if you feel any differently about this mapping and we'll do our best to incorporate in our treatment plan.  

    Note that LLIA will treat the lake once annually based on the delineation map.  More information on this can be found here:  LLIA AIS Treatment

    Ongoing individual treatment may be required by homeowners to keep milfoil managed.  More information can be found on our website: Individual AIS Treatment

    Please reach out with any questions.

    Be safe out there,

    John/LLIA


  • Information on Carp Mitigation

    10 Jun 2018 9:37 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    I found some more information on the technology RCWD is using for Carp removal and thought I'd share.  The KSTP link provides a video of the "Carp Cannon".

    Minnesota is watching as the Rice Creek Watershed District tests a new way to remove carp

    Sucking Unwanted Fish Out of Minnesota's Lakes and Rivers May Soon Be a Reality

    Researchers successfully install electric fish guidance system to remove carp during spawning migrations

  • 2018 Ramsey County Boat Ramp AIS Monitoring Schedule

    5 Jun 2018 1:06 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Ramsey County will be monitoring the Long Lake ramp for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) following times:

    • May 26th - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    • May 27th - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    • May 28th - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    • June 10th - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    The full schedule can be found here and they will be updating it as we head into summer.  

  • 2018 Annual Meeting Minutes Released

    17 May 2018 4:33 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Thanks to all who could attend and participate.  Minutes can be found here: 2018 LLIA Annual Meeting Minutes.PDF

  • Thanks to our Clean Up Day Volunteers

    14 May 2018 3:43 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    We had a record turn out for this year's Clean Up Day ~ 21 adults and kids.  Many hands make light work!

    Thanks to:

    • Leon and Kathy Kline
    • Gail Hain
    • Bob Beach
    • Nikolas Kohler
    • Mark Toupal
    • Amal Dimian
    • Carter Olson
    • Shellie, Sophia, and Quinlan Clark
    • Brennan, Davis, Eleanor, and Scott Donner
    • Kim Anderson
    • Jason and Jamie Scott + 3 kids


Long Lake Improvement Association of New Brighton, Inc is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization.  All dues are utilized towards water quality, safety, and education. Please email us at llianewbrighton@gmail.com with questions, comments, or suggestions.  
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