Lake George Conservation Club

News of Lake George


2026 LAKE GEORGE ANNUAL JULY 4TH BOAT PARADE WINNERS

Thursday, July 30, 2026

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Details of judging and announcement of the winning boats

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Shoreline Improvement Grants - Available Now

Friday, July 10, 2026

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Why are there so many aquatic plants in Lake George ??

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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Contributed by Juanita Reed-Boniface, Chair, Lake George Improvement District

Several residents have raised concern about the increased weed growth in the lake the last few weeks. I have shared these concerns with Jamie Schurbon, Water Specialist, Anoka County Conservation District  Here are his thoughts:


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Lake George Improvement District Water Treatment Notice

Friday, June 5, 2026

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Dear Lake George Property Owner / Resident,

The Lake George Improvement District (LGID), in partnership with Aquatic Plant Management LLC (APM), will be conducting a targeted herbicide application to control invasive Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) this season on Monday June 15.


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Dick Werner Bench Dedication

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

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The Dick Werner bench in Ridge Park was dedicated on May 29. The photo above is Dick's family and the content of the tribute can be found in Resources. 
Or you can just click here: Tribute to Dick Werner

Respect the Loons - Keep your distance. It’s the law.

Friday, May 22, 2026

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How Far Away Are You Supposed To Stay From A Loon on a Minnesota Lake??

This Minnesota DNR says to stay back 200 feet! 

Avoid making a wake - a wake could drown the chicks. More about loons      And more about loons


Disposing your boat wrap

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

How are you suppose to dispose of your used boat wrap??    Click to find the answer: Boat wrap stewardship

NEXT MEETING 2026: Thursday, JUNE 11, 6PM

Thursday, May 7, 2026

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Next meeting of the Lake George Conservation Club.

Thursday, June 11, at 6PM 
Refuge Golf Course on Sims Road

6 pm Socializing and meal if desired
7 pm Club meeting
    Discussion of a new procedure for managing membership: online enrollment.
    Presentation: The American Revolution:  How pirates helped win our independence.

Golly! The DNR grade for Lake George as only a C+ !!

Friday, August 15, 2025

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Lake George has received grade of C+ from the DNR. This grade is based on this lake's average water quality, average quality of fish and/or plant life and the above-average condition of its shoreline and surrounding environment. It is an impaired water due to mercury in fish.


When we armor shorelines with rocks, the lakes pay a price

Monday, August 11, 2025

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On lakes across Minnesota, it’s common to see shorelines buffered with boulders, often stretching hundreds of feet across and several feet deep. Click HERE to learn about the impact of RIPRAP.


Impact of Wake Boats

Thursday, August 7, 2025

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 Learn about the deleterious impact of wake boats and wake surfing on Minnesota lakes.     Click HERE and HERE to learn more.

To help understand the danger to the lake, a map of the water depth of Lake George can  be found  HERE .


Charles Weed, Kingfield Software

Sunday, August 3, 2025

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The originator, creator and maintainer of Lake George Conservation Club website, lakegeorgemn.org