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To promote, educate and improve the understanding and comprehensive management of Cross Lake and its watershed.
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To promote, educate and improve the understanding and comprehensive management of Cross Lake and its watershed.
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting, educating and improve the understanding and comprehensive management of Cross Lake and its watershed.
Limnopro Aquatic Science, as contracted by Cross Lake Assn, performed water sample testing of the lake monthly, between May and September.
Three areas are being monitored that represent each of the main lakeshed areas. North, Middle & South.
See the full report for testing results and location details.
On July 25, 2024 the Minnesota DNR/Invasive Species specialist, Rich Rezanka conducted a mid-summer delineation inspection of Eurasian water-milfoil .
The entire shoreline of Cross Lake was surveyed for the presence of Eurasian water-milfoil (EWM) and curly-leaf pondweed (CLP)
Read the full report to see the findings.
On August 16, 2024, Lake Management Inc., as contracted by Cross Lake Assn. , treated for the presence of Eurasian Water-milfoil.
The treatment locations were a direct output of the dilineation inspection completed and permit issued by the MN DNR/Invasive Species Program.
See the attached for details relating to type of treatment used and locations applied.
We've partnered with Pine City's very own Lee's Pro Shop for all your lake merchandise needs!
Check out their website to see the full catalog of hats, tees, sweatshirts, travel mugs & more!
Thanks Joe & Nancy for being this year's parade Grand Marshalls.
Second Place Winner
First Place Winner
Third Place Winner
Joe Blaha is heading up our Fair Booth Committee for 2024!
If you know Joe and have seen his creations around town, you know his creative talents are sure to breathe life into our Fair Booth experience! We can't wait to see what he has in store for us!
Interested in volunteering for a 2-hour shift? Shoot us an email.
DATES: July 31st - August 4th
LOCATION: Vendor Building East (#8)
Slow-No Wake speed 24 hours per day shall be required on Pokegama Lake, Cross Lake, and the section of the Snake River between said lakes when any of the follow conditions is met:
When high water levels has subsided and have remained below said elevations state above for three (3) consecutive days, said restrictions shall be promptly removed.
When No Wake criteria has been met..
ORDINANCE | 2020-63
To read the full ordinance and details relating to enforcement, exemptions & notifications visit the Pine County official website via link below.
GAUGE HEIGHT RESOURCES
To see the official gauge height :
WHAT IS AIS:
At the most basic level, aquatic invasive species are water-dwelling organisms that are not native to Minnesota. The impacts of aquatic invasive species vary. While some invasive species cause damage to ecosystems, others can cause human or economic harm.
WHY MANAGE IT?
MORE INFO:
In 2023, the Cross Lake/Snake River Association contracted Limnopro Aquatic Science Inc., to create a Lake Management plan.
This lake management plan will provide a beginning framework for managing Cross Lake in an attempt to optimize water quality, plant growth, and fishing conditions for recreation and to reserve property values.
WHY DO WE CARE?
Too many carp can have a negative impact on a body of water’s clarity. Carp are bottom feeders and tend disturb the sediment on the bottom of the lake, ultimately resulting in decreased water clarity.
HOW MANY IS TOO MANY?
In 2021, Cross Lake/Snake River Association contracted Limnopro to conduct an aquatic plant survey.
The survey was conducted both in the late spring, during peak growth of curly-leaf and later in the summer to determine the specific plant community in the lake, after the curly-leaf pondweed dies off.
THE CHALLENGE:
The Cross Lake / Snake River Association will send a $50 Amazon gift card to any local youth (18 & under) for successful completion of the MN DNR recommended boat & water safety education!
OUR GOAL:
To foster and encourage healthy relationships with water resources for youth in our area; in support of raising the next generation of responsible boaters and lake consumers.
REQUIREMENTS:
We hope you will encourage your children, grandchildren and visiting youth to complete the course!
Check out our "Wall of Fame" below of all the great kids who have successfully completed their boating safety certification!
E-mail us questions or with proof of completion at info@crosslakeassociation.org
Check out all these great kids who have scucessfully completed their MN Boat Safety certification!
2024 LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN
CLA is continuing our partnership with Limnopro Aquatic Science to devise a "Lake Management Plan" for 2024.
A critical input to this plan is YOUR opinion!
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey to help us tailor our lake management plan to your needs & wants!
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