Programs
The foundation of our activities.
While the Sturgeon Chain Lake Association is committed to working on all issues that affect our lakes, rivers, and community, the following programs continue to be the foundation of our activities.
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Matt Specht / 651.315.0403 / sturgeonlanding1@gmail.com
OUR GOALS
• Our overall goal is to keep our lakes free from all invasive vegetation.
• Apply for federal, state and county agency funding for invasive species control.
• Partner with Northeast St. Louis County Soil and Water Conservation District.
• Periodically staff boat landings with cleaning stations on all lakes to curb invasive infestation during peak periods.
• Coordinate and provide education & prevention resources for locals and visitors.
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Matt Lucas / 218.969.6493 / mattlucas99@hotmail.com
OUR GOALS
• Our overall goal is to improve the quality of sport fishing on our lakes.
• Increase & improve annual walleye stocking program.
• Work with the DNR on determining which walleye strain is best for our lakes to increase survival rates and improve overall fish quality and numbers.
• Develop a program, in conjunction with the DNR, to optimize stocking procedures.
• Work with the DNR to identify and control other invasive fish species.
• Work with the DNR to determine optimal limit restrictions (if necessary) to enhance healthy populations of native species.
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WATER HEALTH & CLARITY
PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Neil Gardner / 218.966.1113 / ngardner218@gmail.com
OUR GOALS
• Our overall goal is to continue to monitor and improve our overall water quality.
• Continue to proactively sample all seven of our lakes to monitor water clarity.
• Partner with the DNR to appropriately react (if necessary) to potential quality issues.
WATER LEVEL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Matt Specht / 651.315.0403 / sturgeonlanding1@gmail.com
OUR GOALS
• Our overall goal is to determine and maintain optimal lake levels for all lakes.
• Continue to work with the DNR and appropriate government agencies to complete the active study, which will determine appropriate static dam level into the future.
• Continue discussions with the DNR to possibly enhance natural fish reproduction up- river, by potentially removing part of the dam barrier each spring.
• Maintain the dam each year with debris cleaning efforts.
CHANNEL & LANDING MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Dave Sorensen / 402.651.6772 / djsorensen3044@msn.com
OUR GOALS
• Our overall goal is to monitor and maintain our channels & landings to ensure safe and effective navigation of our lakes and rivers.
• Work with the DNR to ensure our landings and docks are properly maintained.
• Explore ways to enhance safety & navigation through the channels and problem areas between the lakes on the chain.
• Continue to work with St. Louis and Itasca counties to set additional buoys to mark rock piles and other shallow water hazards throughout our lakes.
• Continue to maintain the channels and rivers to control debris, logs, rocks, etc.
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Our entire Board of Directors
OUR GOALS
• Our overall goal is to also work on a variety of other (broader) issues that affect our lakes and community.
• Continue to work with Itasca County, St. Louis County, French Township and Bearville Township on existing and future infrastructure issues that affect our community.
• Explore partnership opportunities with the IRRRB to enhance pedestrian and biking infrastructure throughout the community.