Big Pine Lake property owners that are interested in the MLR Lake Steward Program can find information in the following links below. Tom Hubbard, Big Pine Lake Property Owners Association President, has been trained by Minnesota Lakes and Rivers in lake property stewardship. Use the Contact Us Form to reach Tom regarding a review your property for consideration in this program.
Take the quiz: Challenge yourself with the “Are You a Lake Steward Quiz” to assess your impact on Minnesota’s lakes from your own backyard and uncover ways to enhance your environmental stewardship.
10 Lake Stewardship Tips for Homeowners
https://mnlakesandrivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/LakeStewardProgram_10StewardshipTips.pdf
MNLR Lake Steward Program Information
https://mnlakesandrivers.org/lake-steward/
Natural Shoreline Partnership with MLR
Shoreline Landscaping and Restoration:
What to ask your lakeshore landscape contractor: Key questions to ensure your contractor follows best practices for shoreline restoration.
Native Plants for Shoreline: A guide to selecting the right native plants to support shoreline health.
Minnesota Native Plant Encyclopedia: A resource for identifying native plant species suited to different environments.
MN DNR Restore Your Shore Page: A comprehensive guide on how to restore and maintain natural shorelines.
Permits and Funding:
Do I Need a Permit? Information on when a permit is required for shoreline or water-related projects in Minnesota.
BWSR Climate Resiliency – Identifying Programs and Funding
Land Protection Grant Opportunities
Shoreline and Climate Concerns:
Minnesota’s Vanishing Shorelines: Addressing the challenges of eroding shorelines and the importance of restoration.
Climate trends affecting lakes and rivers : Understanding how climate change impacts water levels, temperatures, and ecosystem health.
Water Quality and Health:
Watershed Health Assessment: Evaluating the health of watersheds that contribute to the overall health of lakes and rivers.
Minnesota MPCA impaired waters map: A tool to identify bodies of water that are classified as impaired by pollution or other issues by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.