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Lake Elmo residents urge council to address high water, boat wakes and invasive species threats on Lake Jane
Summary
Residents told the Lake Elmo City Council that Lake Jane’s water level is at a record high, shoreline erosion is increasing from large boat wakes, and that zebra mussels and other invasive organisms from upstream lakes threaten local beaches and docks.
LAKE ELMO, Minn. — Residents of Lake Jane told the Lake Elmo City Council on Wednesday that high water levels, increasing numbers of large boats and limited enforcement are causing shoreline damage and raising concerns about invasive species.
“the water levels are at an all time high. We've talked to the DNR and they can't release any water until spring,” resident Denise Elliott said, describing Lake Jane as the final receiving body for runoff from lakes upstream. Elliott and fellow resident Tony Zeitner said waves from larger boats are eroding shorelines, pushing back beaches and making it unsafe for children to play.
Elliott said residents counted roughly 85 watercraft on the lake, including pontoons, speedboats and jet skis, and reported…
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