Big Sand Lake Association
committed to the preservation of Big Sand Lake
Big Sand Lake • Current News & Events
07/11/2024 - Bears on Big Sand Lake
Please be aware that the bears are busy this year rummaging through garbage cans. There have been reported issues on Iowa Beach as well as near Hurd's Acres. Please read the attached article for at home basics https://bearwise.org/six-bearwise-basics/. We can all do our part.
07/09/2024 - Big Sand Lake Annual Meeting
We had a good turnout for our BSLA Annual Meeting on June 22 at Pine Cone Lodge. A big thank you to all for making it happen, and to Pine Cone for graciously allowing us to move inside to hold the meeting when the weather decided not to cooperate for an outdoor event. Stay tuned for some new faces, and good changes happening within the association.
07/09/2024 - Big Sand Lake Annual 4th of July Parade
We held our annual 4th of July Flotilla on Thursday, July 4th. This year we had the added gift of a boat "drive by ice cream dock" generously provided by the Williamson Family. What fun, and we thank them for adding another layer of fun to the event.
07/09/2024 - Minnesota Lakes & Rivers Advocates
Legislative Update
The 2024 session was extremely short, mid-February to mid-May. This meant that there was very little time for complex or controversial legislation to work its way through the process. MLR set a more modest legislative agenda this year, focusing on issues on which we had been able to initiate in previous years. We made make progress in 3 key areas:
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Changing Shoreline Development Standards 
In the 2024 legislative session, MLR partnered with the MN DNR to reinstate rulemaking authority for shoreline development standards, aiming to update regulations for urban and rural areas. These actions underscore Minnesota's dedication to environmental stewardship and sustainable management of its lakes and rivers. |
Addressing wake & boater dynamics 
In the 2024 legislative session, MLR partnered with the MN DNR to reinstate rulemaking authority for shoreline development standards, aiming to update regulations for urban and rural areas. These actions underscore Minnesota's dedication to environmental stewardship and sustainable management of its lakes and rivers. |
Aquatic invasive species Prevention 
In the 2024 legislative session, MLR partnered with the MN DNR to reinstate rulemaking authority for shoreline development standards, aiming to update regulations for urban and rural areas. These actions underscore Minnesota's dedication to environmental stewardship and sustainable management of its lakes and rivers. |
Other legislative efforts included addressing runoff pollution through an inventory of public waters, expanding funding for shoreline restoration projects under the Lawns to Legumes initiative, implementing boat wrap recycling programs, and establishing management plans for native rough fish populations to ensure ecosystem sustainability.
Read thefull Legislative Report
07/09/2024 - Hubbard County COLA
COLA held their spring meeting on April 24. If you would like to read what is happening, please click here to view their meeting minutes.
