News of Lake George

Highlights & New Leadership from the 17th Lake George Improvement District Annual Meeting

Monday, August 24, 2026

Guardians of the Lake: Highlights & New Leadership from the 17th Lake George Improvement District Annual Meeting

Oak Grove Residents Approve 2027 Budget, Elect Officers, and Honor Long-Term Ecology Milestone

OAK GROVE, Minn. —  The Lake George Improvement District (LGID) officially held its 17th Annual Meeting on August 18 at Oak Grove City Hall. With 15 voting members in attendance, the meeting successfully brought together local residents alongside distinguished guests, including Oak Grove Mayor Weston Rolf, Anoka County Parks Planner Karen Blaska, and City Council Candidate Taylor Morse, to ratify essential community measures.

Guardians of the Lake: Celebrating Our History Outgoing Board

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Aquatic plants in Lake George

Monday, August 17, 2026

MORE ON THE ABUNDANT PLANT LIFE IN LAKE GEORGE

In response to resident’s concern about the excessive aquatic plant growth, Jaiden Edwardson from Lake George Improvement District sent plant photos to the MN DNR for identification and analysis. The report from DNR is available under resources on the Lake George website.  DNR report

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LAKE GEORGE’S AQUATIC PLANTS, FISH AND TREATMENT

Jaiden Edwardson has also prepared an article identifying our most common plant life and fish. The file is posted under resources on the Lake George website.   Plant Life

LAKE GEORGE CONSERVATION CLUB MEETING

Monday, August 10, 2026

Thursday, September 10, Refuge Golf Club on Sims Road

6 PM Social gathering and meal

7 PM Club meeting    ---   

Guest Speaker: JEFF PERRY, DIRECTOR OF ANOKA COUNTY PARKS

      Lake George Regional Park Improvement Plan

Jeff Perry oversees the whole Anoka County Park system which includes 11,500 acres of open spaces for recreation, 77 lakes, 17 parks and Bunker Beach Water Park.

Shoreline Improvement Grants - Available Now

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Lake George Conservation Club Annual Picnic Recap

Friday, July 31, 2026

The Lake George Conservation Club held its annual picnic on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Lake George Regional Park. Despite temperatures soaring above 90 degrees, approximately 50 members, neighbors, and guests attended.

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2026 LAKE GEORGE ANNUAL JULY 4TH BOAT PARADE WINNERS

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Details of judging and announcement of the winning boats

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Why are there so many aquatic plants in Lake George ??

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Contributed by Juanita Reed-Boniface, Chair, Lake George Improvement District

Several residents have raised concern about the increased weed growth in the lake the last few weeks. I have shared these concerns with Jamie Schurbon, Water Specialist, Anoka County Conservation District  Here are his thoughts:

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Dick Werner Bench Dedication

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Respect the Loons - Keep your distance. It’s the law.

Friday, May 22, 2026

How Far Away Are You Supposed To Stay From A Loon on a Minnesota Lake??

This Minnesota DNR says to stay back 200 feet! 

Avoid making a wake - a wake could drown the chicks. More about loons      And more about loons

Disposing your boat wrap

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

How are you suppose to dispose of your used boat wrap??    Click to find the answer: Boat wrap stewardship

NEXT MEETING 2026: Thursday, JUNE 11, 6PM

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Golly! The DNR grade for Lake George as only a C+ !!

Friday, August 15, 2025

Lake George has received grade of C+ from the DNR. This grade is based on this lake's average water quality, average quality of fish and/or plant life and the above-average condition of its shoreline and surrounding environment. It is an impaired water due to mercury in fish.