News of Lake George

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

NEXT MEETING 2026: Thursday, JUNE 11, 6PM

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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

ROADSIDE CLEANUP SATURDAY MAY 2

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Saturday, May 2nd is the biannual roadside cleanup. We are in need of volunteers and would love to see everyone there.  

Who: YOU and any family or friends 
-What: Biannual Roadside Clean-up of Lake George Blvd
-When: Saturday, May2nd at 9am
-Where: Meet at Lake George Regional Park under the pavilion by the playground
-Why: For a good time, donuts, and to keep our beautiful lake and neighborhood clean

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Jon Ridge Celebration of Life

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Jon William Ridge, age 72, of New Brighton Minnesota, passed away on April 7th, 2026.

The family is planning a Celebration of Life event to take place Sunday, April 26th (details pending). Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, April 25th at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, 2357 Bayless Pl, St Paul, MN 55114. A luncheon follows in the church hall   https://everloved.com/life-of/jon-ridge/funeral/?flow=201

Now taking seedling orders!

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

It is time to think about SPRING! The Anoka Conservation District (ACD) is taking pre-orders for the annual tree and shrub sale. Pick up is the last Saturday in April. 

• Order early to guarantee availability
• Over 25+ species available
• You do not need to be an Anoka County Resident to order.
• All trees and shrubs are sold as bare root seedlings.
• Most are sold in bundles of ten for $24 or twenty-five for $46 - not including tax.
• Native prairie seed and tree aides are also available.
• PICK UP LOCATION -Anoka Conservation District - in Pole Building (lower lot)
• Pick up details announced beginning of -April 2026 (pick up typically the last Sat in April)

Order online today by clicking here

If you would prefer, you may talk directly to Anoka Conservation District staff by calling 763-434-2030.

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.

When we armor shorelines with rocks, the lakes pay a price

Monday, August 11, 2025

On lakes across Minnesota, it’s common to see shorelines buffered with boulders, often stretching hundreds of feet across and several feet deep. Click HERE to learn about the impact of RIPRAP.

Impact of Wake Boats

Thursday, August 7, 2025

 Learn about the deleterious impact of wake boats and wake surfing on Minnesota lakes.     Click HERE and HERE to learn more.

To help understand the danger to the lake, a map of the water depth of Lake George can  be found  HERE .

Charles Weed, Kingfield Software

Sunday, August 3, 2025

The originator, creator and maintainer of Lake George Conservation Club website, lakegeorgemn.org

Female Loon Caught 13 inch Northern! Amazing!!

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Tom Rotramel took this photo of a female loon right after she speared a 13" northern pike. More about this specific loon.

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Artwork by Jodie Briggs

Friday, August 1, 2025