Big Sand Lake Association
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Big Sand Lake • Current News & Events
09/03/2026 - Chuck Fenton Memorial Golf Scramble
BSLA 9th Annual Chuck Fenton Memorial Golf Scramble & Taco Bar Social
Sunday, September 20th
All Big Sand residents and guests are invited to our 9th Annual Golf and Taco Bar Social fast approaching on Sunday, September 20th, at the Headwaters Golf Club. Because we needed to move this event to a Sunday and because it is a week later than usual, we need to hear from you by next Wednesday, September 9th, as to whether or not you can join us for golf and/or the Taco Bar social afterwards. If you are playing golf, the tee times will start at 2:30 pm. If you are a Headwaters member, there is no cost; nonmembers pay $25 (plus an optional $10 for a golf cart).
If you are not a golfer, please join us at 5:30 pm for the social gathering and Taco Bar. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Rain or shine, the tacos will be fine and divine. The cost for the Taco Bar with sides and dessert is $18; each attendee will also receive a drink token courtesy of the BSLA.
Further details will follow, but please RSVP your intentions to play golf and/or attend the social to Jo Kilander (jolkilander@gmail.com or text me at 701-361-9871). Mike Cziok will contact all golfers to establish tee times.
We hope to see a big crowd under the BIG TOP at Headwaters on Sunday, the 20th
07/21/2026 - ZEBRA MUSSELS IN BIG SAND
Big Sand Lake Property Owner,
The BSLA Board is reaching out to help all of us better recognize the three highest‑risk aquatic invasive plant species that could seriously affect the health of Big Sand Lake. As we discussed at the annual meeting, now that zebra mussels have been confirmed in the lake, it is even more important to prevent additional AIS from becoming established. Multiple invasive species interacting together can create a multiplying, long‑term impact on water quality and habitat.
Early detection is one of the most effective tools we have. The sooner an invasive plant is identified, the greater the chance that treatment can be successful. We can all contribute simply by staying alert as we boat, fish, swim, or enjoy the shoreline — but to do that, we need to know what to look for.
To support that effort, we’ve attached a short identification flyer for each of the three priority species, including photos and key characteristics:
Please take a few minutes to review these materials and familiarize yourself with these potential invaders. Your awareness truly makes a difference.
If you’d like to learn more, the Minnesota AIS Research Center offers an excellent, free AIS identification guide (PDF) at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uathenpxUq2SkBe3ZHKwSVJjTNun7i6Y/view
A printed, bound version is also available through the University of Minnesota Bookstore.
Thank you for helping keep Big Sand Lake healthy and thriving for generations to come.
BSLA Board
