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Silt Fences

Posted on August 11, 2010 by admin

After the heavy rains this area had in August and September, we received several phone calls about muddy water coming through culverts and emptying in to lake. This time, the dirt was coming from construction on the second tier. Of … Continue reading →

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Ice Fishing Etiquette

Posted on August 11, 2010 by admin

Last June, at the annual LLPOA meeting, some negative comments were made regarding the behavior of a few ice-fishermen that litter the area around their fish-houses. I would encourage all the hard water fishermen that live on Lake Latoka to … Continue reading →

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Neascus (Black Spot Disease)

Posted on August 11, 2010 by admin

All species of fish in Minnesota lakes and rivers are susceptible. Fish that inhabit shallow areas of the lake are most affected. Eggs are released by fish-eating birds into the water. Eggs develop into intermediate stages of the parasite in … Continue reading →

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Douglas County Sheriff’s Water Patrol

Posted on August 5, 2010 by admin

The Douglas County Sheriff is responsible for the safety and regulations concerning our county’s waterways. He appoints special water patrol deputies to do this. They promote safe boating, answer boat distress calls, investigate boating complaints and crashes. They also conduct … Continue reading →

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