News of Lake George

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

Lake George Improvement District Annual Meeting 2025

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Members of LGID Board: Jay Edwardson, 2nd Vice Chair, Don Nast, 1st Vice Chair, Juanita Reed-Boniface, Chair, Robyn Erickson, Secretary, Pat Graizigar, treasurer 

Full report of LGID Annual Meeting availableHERE

Lake George Conservation Club meeting, WEDNESDAY October 8

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

The next club meeting is the final and most important for 2025!   A joint meeting with Lake George Improvement District focused on The Status and Condition of Lake George

Presentations by the experts responsible for the condition of your lake.

 Jared Wagner, Anoka County Conservation District

April Londo, MN Department of Natural Resources

Paul Kretsch & Codey Barby, Lake Restoration Inc. 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

6 PM DINNER and SOCIAL HOUR

7 PM MEETING and PRESENTATIONS

REFUGE GOLF CLUB on Sims Road

Don’t miss the joint LGID & LGCC meeting - THURSDAY, OCT 8

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

The purpose of the LGID is to preserve and protect Lake George (“Lake George” or the“Lake”) and its abutting wetlands and to increase and enhance the use and enjoyment of the Lake for all. The LGID has been established by the City of Oak Grove to preserve the natural character of Lake George and the surrounding shoreline and environment where feasible and practical; improve the quality of water in the Lake and to assure protection of the Lake from

• detrimental effects of human activities.

• the introduction of damaging aquatic life and,

• certain other natural processes that may adversely impact the Lake.

To achieve these goals the LGID works in close collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Anoka County Conservation District and Anoka County Park Department

Lake George Annual Neighborhood Picnic

Monday, July 28, 2025

It was a wonderful day for a picnic! Balmy weather and near perfect temperatures for our annual gathering.  We had a great turn out of neighbors, 18 children and 32 adults, at Lake George Regional Park. Birdie and Liz did a magnificent job creating and preparing the raffle prizes for kids and adults. A delicious taco bar from Casa Rio was served.   

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Lake George Family Picnic RAFFLE WINNERS

Monday, July 21, 2025