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| − | + | A collaborative website for members of the Silver Lake Association. (''Website created and maintained by [mailto:mriedel@umn.edu Marc Riedel].'') | |
| − | + | [[File:Marc-Riedel-Silver-Lake-06.jpg|790px|link=]] | |
| − | == | + | = Announcements = |
| − | + | ||
| − | * [https:// | + | * There will be a second meeting to discuss the formation of the association at at Rich Simpson's place, 5800 Covington Dr., on July 12, 2016 at 7pm. All are welcome to attend. |
| − | * [ | + | * There was a meeting to discuss the formation of the association on June 15, 2016 at 7pm. |
| − | * [ | + | |
| − | + | = About Silver Lake = | |
| + | |||
| + | See the [[Media:Silver-lake-fact-sheet.pdf | '''Silver Lake Fact Sheet''']], courtesy of the [http://www.rpbcwd.org watershed district]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Excerpt''': | ||
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| + | [[File:silver-lake-fact-sheet-blurb.png|center|550px|link=http://mriedel.ece.umn.edu/wiki/images/9/92/Silver-lake-fact-sheet-blurb.png]] | ||
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| + | '''Location''': | ||
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| + | <display_points> | ||
| + | 44.8945548,-93.53475 | Silver Lake, MN | ||
| + | </display_points> | ||
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| + | |||
| + | = About the Association = | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Mission == | ||
| + | |||
| + | Stewardship of the natural world throughout the Silver Lake area is the mission of Silver Lake Residents' Association. | ||
| + | |||
| + | The association shall lead and work with residents and government units to conserve and improve the quality of our waters, shoreland and wildlife resources. Its mission is to preserve the recreational, aesthetic and ecological values of Silver Lake for the benefit of present and future generations. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Its primary goal is to disseminate information. The association will serve as: | ||
| + | * a conduit of information '''to''' the the residents of Silver Lake regarding the welfare and management of the lake; | ||
| + | * a conduit of information, questions and concerns '''from''' the residents of Silver Lake to the local and state entities such as the Watershed District, the DNR, the municipalities of Shorewood and Chanhassen, as well as Hennepin County. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Other specific goals are: | ||
| + | * to preserve wildlife | ||
| + | * to manage vegetation | ||
| + | * to improve water clarity | ||
| + | * to undertake drainage improvements | ||
| + | * to educate lake shore residents on lake/lake shore management | ||
| + | * to have a voice at Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed meetings | ||
| + | * to provide social opportunities for members | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Steering Committee == | ||
| + | |||
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | !Name | ||
| + | !Address | ||
| + | !Phone | ||
| + | !Email | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Brock Austin || || || [mailto:brockjayaustin@gmail.com brockjayaustin@gmail.com] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | John DePaolis || || (763) 229-4030 || [mailto:john.depaolis@oatly.com john.depaolis@oatly.com] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Bill Heyman || 19900 Sweetwater Curve || (612) 751-7906 || [mailto:bill.heyman@gmail.com bill.heyman@gmail.com] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Gary Kicker || || (952) 470-3955 || [mailto:glkiecker@fastmail.com glkiecker@fastmail.com] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Klaus Clark || || || [mailto:klausclark@mchsi.com klausclark@mchsi.com] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Dorothy Pedersen || || (952) 933-2141 || [mailto:naturesgardenllc@centurylink.net naturesgardenllc@centurylink.net] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Marc Riedel || 5995 Ridge Rd. || (612) 275-9878 || [mailto:mriedel@umn.edu mriedel@umn.edu] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Rich Simpson || 5800 Covington Dr. || (612) 720-1849 || [mailto:jrs4883@aol.com jrs4883@aol.com] | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | |||
| + | = Active Topics = | ||
| + | |||
| + | * The culvert on Covington Avenue is badly damaged and a cause for concern. See [[Silver_Lake:Covintgon_Culvert | discussion.]] | ||
| + | * Residents have been discussing plans to mitigate the damage from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerald_ash_borer Emerald Ash Borer]. See [[Silver_Lake:Emerald_Ash_Borer | discussion]]. | ||
| + | * [mailto:naturesgardenLLC@centurylink.net Dorothy Perdeson] has identified Northern Red Belly Dace, an unusual species, in Silver Lake. See [[Silver_Lake:Northern_Red_Belly_Dace | discussion]]. | ||
| + | * The Metropolitan Council Sewer Line runs beneath the western shore of Silver Lake. There is concern about its integrity. See [[Silver_Lake:Met_Council_Sewer_Line | discussion]]. | ||
| + | * Water clarity is one of the chief areas of concern. See [[Silver_Lake:Water_Clarity | discussion]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | = Resources = | ||
| + | |||
| + | * 2013 [http://www.rpbcwd.org/files/9114/5045/3838/Silver_R13_-_Plants_12-4-13.pdf Aquatic Plant Survey of Silver Lake]. Note that Silver Lake has a healthy population of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_rice wild rice]. According to the watershed district, it is the only urban lake in Minnesota with wild rice – another reason why our little lake is so special. | ||
| + | *2008 [[Media:Watershed_District_Report_2008.pdf | Watershed District Report On Lake Health]]. [[Media:Silver_Lake_Watershed_District_Report_2008.pdf | Excerpt]] of Silver Lake Portion. | ||
| + | *[http://www.shorelandmanagement.org/depth/plan.pdf Developing a Lake Management Plan] by the Interagency Lakes Coordinating Committee (link courtesy of [mailto:naturesgardenLLC@centurylink.net Dorothy Pedersen]) | ||
| + | * [[Media:MLA_Guidebook_for_Lake_Associations.docx| MLA Guidebook for Lake Associations]] (courtesy of [mailto:naturesgardenLLC@centurylink.net Dorothy Pedersen]) | ||
| + | * Information on [[Media:shallow-lake-information.pdf| Shallow Lake Ecology]] (courtesy of [mailto:naturesgardenLLC@centurylink.net Dorothy Pedersen]) | ||
| + | *[http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/shorelandmgmt/guide/standards_tables.html DNR Shoreland Management Guide] | ||
| + | |||
| + | = Photo Gallery = | ||
| + | |||
| + | Contributed by Association Members. Please email your photos to [mailto:mriedel@umn.edu Marc]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[File:MarcRiedelSilverLakeCollage.jpg|790px|link=https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B085oqs3q9W8xJ]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | According old timers, otters were never present on Silver Lake. Around 2012, they made their way up the Purgatory Creek watershed, and Silver Lake now has a thriving population. Another reason why our little lake is special. | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[File:Silver-lake-otter.jpg|790px|link=http://mriedel.ece.umn.edu/wiki/images/4/44/Silver-lake-otter.jpg]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | (Photo courtesy of [mailto:swestfibers@aol.com Sherri West]). | ||
| + | |||
| + | = Aerial Photos 1937 – 2014= | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[File:SilverLakeAerialPhotoCollage.jpg|790px|link=https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0859UlCqDOTzK]] | ||
Revision as of 01:51, 8 March 2017
A collaborative website for members of the Silver Lake Association. (Website created and maintained by Marc Riedel.)
Contents
Announcements
- There will be a second meeting to discuss the formation of the association at at Rich Simpson's place, 5800 Covington Dr., on July 12, 2016 at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.
- There was a meeting to discuss the formation of the association on June 15, 2016 at 7pm.
About Silver Lake
See the Silver Lake Fact Sheet, courtesy of the watershed district.
Excerpt:
Location:
About the Association
Mission
Stewardship of the natural world throughout the Silver Lake area is the mission of Silver Lake Residents' Association.
The association shall lead and work with residents and government units to conserve and improve the quality of our waters, shoreland and wildlife resources. Its mission is to preserve the recreational, aesthetic and ecological values of Silver Lake for the benefit of present and future generations.
Its primary goal is to disseminate information. The association will serve as:
- a conduit of information to the the residents of Silver Lake regarding the welfare and management of the lake;
- a conduit of information, questions and concerns from the residents of Silver Lake to the local and state entities such as the Watershed District, the DNR, the municipalities of Shorewood and Chanhassen, as well as Hennepin County.
Other specific goals are:
- to preserve wildlife
- to manage vegetation
- to improve water clarity
- to undertake drainage improvements
- to educate lake shore residents on lake/lake shore management
- to have a voice at Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed meetings
- to provide social opportunities for members
Steering Committee
| Name | Address | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Austin | brockjayaustin@gmail.com | ||
| John DePaolis | (763) 229-4030 | john.depaolis@oatly.com | |
| Bill Heyman | 19900 Sweetwater Curve | (612) 751-7906 | bill.heyman@gmail.com |
| Gary Kicker | (952) 470-3955 | glkiecker@fastmail.com | |
| Klaus Clark | klausclark@mchsi.com | ||
| Dorothy Pedersen | (952) 933-2141 | naturesgardenllc@centurylink.net | |
| Marc Riedel | 5995 Ridge Rd. | (612) 275-9878 | mriedel@umn.edu |
| Rich Simpson | 5800 Covington Dr. | (612) 720-1849 | jrs4883@aol.com |
Active Topics
- The culvert on Covington Avenue is badly damaged and a cause for concern. See discussion.
- Residents have been discussing plans to mitigate the damage from the Emerald Ash Borer. See discussion.
- Dorothy Perdeson has identified Northern Red Belly Dace, an unusual species, in Silver Lake. See discussion.
- The Metropolitan Council Sewer Line runs beneath the western shore of Silver Lake. There is concern about its integrity. See discussion.
- Water clarity is one of the chief areas of concern. See discussion.
Resources
- 2013 Aquatic Plant Survey of Silver Lake. Note that Silver Lake has a healthy population of wild rice. According to the watershed district, it is the only urban lake in Minnesota with wild rice – another reason why our little lake is so special.
- 2008 Watershed District Report On Lake Health. Excerpt of Silver Lake Portion.
- Developing a Lake Management Plan by the Interagency Lakes Coordinating Committee (link courtesy of Dorothy Pedersen)
- MLA Guidebook for Lake Associations (courtesy of Dorothy Pedersen)
- Information on Shallow Lake Ecology (courtesy of Dorothy Pedersen)
- DNR Shoreland Management Guide
Photo Gallery
Contributed by Association Members. Please email your photos to Marc.
According old timers, otters were never present on Silver Lake. Around 2012, they made their way up the Purgatory Creek watershed, and Silver Lake now has a thriving population. Another reason why our little lake is special.
(Photo courtesy of Sherri West).
Aerial Photos 1937 – 2014
