SLA Mission Statement
To provide for the betterment and well being of property abutting and adjoining the shores of Sugar Lake in Wright County MN and to protect and preserve the resources contributing to the natural beauty of Sugar Lake.
TRACKING ZEBRA MUSSELS
As you know zebra mussels have made their way into Sugar Lake. We would like to enlist your help in tracking their spread. One of the places the mussels first show themselves is on submerged structures like docks and boat lifts. The end of the summer season, when docks and lifts come out of the water, is a great time to see if the mussels are present in your area of the lake. So, how can you help? Spend time inspecting your boats, docks, and lifts as they come out of the water. Report the details about any zebra mussels by email to zebra@sugarlake.org. Please send pictures and your location / address on the lake. Please indicate if you detect no zebra mussels, just a few zebra mussels, or if you detect a large presence. Thank you for your assistance. Please look on the posts, wheels and underwater support bars of docks and lifts, as well as any parts of boats, pontoons and rafts that may have been submerged in water for an extended period. In newly infested waters, adult zebra mussels may not be abundant and there may only be a few mussels on a piece of equipment. On a smooth surface, juvenile mussels feel gritty, like sandpaper. The Sugar Lake Association will continue to track the location of zebra mussels on the lake and this information can be helpful as new options emerge for treating Sugar Lake for zebra mussels. SLA is staying to close to the treatment trials underway, including low dose copper currently being tested by the University of Minnesota on a bay of Lake Minnetonka. If you are interested attached are links to the U of M webinar on the low dose copper trial. z.umn.edu/AIStube More information is available on the U of M AIS web site. www.maisrc.umn.edu/ais-detectors
As you know zebra mussels have made their way into Sugar Lake. We would like to enlist your help in tracking their spread. One of the places the mussels first show themselves is on submerged structures like docks and boat lifts. The end of the summer season, when docks and lifts come out of the water, is a great time to see if the mussels are present in your area of the lake. So, how can you help? Spend time inspecting your boats, docks, and lifts as they come out of the water. Report the details about any zebra mussels by email to zebra@sugarlake.org. Please send pictures and your location / address on the lake. Please indicate if you detect no zebra mussels, just a few zebra mussels, or if you detect a large presence. Thank you for your assistance. Please look on the posts, wheels and underwater support bars of docks and lifts, as well as any parts of boats, pontoons and rafts that may have been submerged in water for an extended period. In newly infested waters, adult zebra mussels may not be abundant and there may only be a few mussels on a piece of equipment. On a smooth surface, juvenile mussels feel gritty, like sandpaper. The Sugar Lake Association will continue to track the location of zebra mussels on the lake and this information can be helpful as new options emerge for treating Sugar Lake for zebra mussels. SLA is staying to close to the treatment trials underway, including low dose copper currently being tested by the University of Minnesota on a bay of Lake Minnetonka. If you are interested attached are links to the U of M webinar on the low dose copper trial. z.umn.edu/AIStube More information is available on the U of M AIS web site. www.maisrc.umn.edu/ais-detectors
Although it was cut short by a pop up Thunderstorm, Fun was had by all participants in our August 4, 2020 Sugar Lake Boat Parade!!
Many of you have been asking about purchasing Sugar Lake Towels and Face Masks and now they are available! Towels are $25 and Masks are $5. You may order these items by clicking the link below. (Think Holiday Gifts!) You will receive an email with information about picking up your items.
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