Lake George Conservation Club

News of Lake George


LAKE GEORGE CONSERVATION CLUB MEETING

Monday, August 10, 2026

This Thursday, August 13, Refuge Golf Club on Sims Road

6 PM Social gathering and meal

7 PM Club meeting    ---   Guest Speaker: KRISTIN RAINS

      HOW TO START YOUR POLLINATOR GARDEN, GRANTS, PLANTS AND LOCATION

Lake George Improvement District ANNUAL MEETING

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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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


Shoreline Improvement Grants - Available Now

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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Aquatic Life in Lake George. How to recognize the most common aquatic plant life

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Information to help you identify the aquatic plants in Lake George   Learn More

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

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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

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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

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The Dick Werner bench in Ridge Park was dedicated on May 29. The photo above is Dick's family and the content of the tribute can be found in Resources. 
Or you can just click here: Tribute to Dick Werner

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

Friday, May 22, 2026

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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

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Next meeting of the Lake George Conservation Club.

Thursday, June 11, at 6PM 
Refuge Golf Course on Sims Road

6 pm Socializing and meal if desired
7 pm Club meeting
    Discussion of a new procedure for managing membership: online enrollment.
    Presentation: The American Revolution:  How pirates helped win our independence.

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

Friday, August 15, 2025

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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.