Local lake districts report weed control, equipment purchases and explore costly restoration options
Squash, Thunder, Mid, Horsehead, Nokomis and Bear lake districts updated the committee on milfoil removal, equipment purchases, membership questions, aeration improvements and a potential restoration project with preliminary costs approaching $1 million.
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Representatives reported updates from multiple lake districts: Squash Lake continues Eurasian watermilfoil removal, plans to apply for its annual DNR grant and approved a trailer to carry dive‑team oxygen tanks; Thunder Lake plans a community lunch and district updates; Mid Lake is considering buying a truck to replace a leased vehicle; Horsehead Lake’s aeration system appears to have improved water quality and fish health; Nokomis Lake is exploring adding about 120 off‑water property owners pending a public hearing; and Bear Lake is evaluating oxygenation and restoration technologies with preliminary cost estimates nearing $1 million.
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