Shoreline Restoration Project
Article from Aitkin Age, July 2026 written by Kat Robb.
This article in the Jul 2026 Aitkin Age highlights Rich and Marie Segar’s shoreline restoration project on Big Pine Lake with Laura Mendoza. Mendoza is the owner/consultant of Great Roots LLC specializing in environmentally friendly shoreline restoration projects and education. “We began this journey two years ago as we were experiencing significant lakeshore erosion from natural and recreational waves, ice dams and topside water run-off from an adjacent hill and buildings,” explained Rich.
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A Converted Farmhouse with Forever Charm
Article from Lake Country Journal (April/May 2025) written by Jim Mans, photographed by Jeff Collins.
Featured in the Lake Country Journal (April/May 2025 issue), this story follows Bob and Sharon Navarre as they discover their dream retirement home on Big Pine Lake- a historic 1910 lakeside property they thoughtfully restored, preserving its history while transforming it into a cherished gathering place for family. Their commitment to preserving its character and their deep connection to the lake reflects the pride and stewardship shared by the Big Pine Lake community.
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Big Pine Lake, goes “All In” – Pilots New Lake Association Membership Structure
Article from the Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Association (MLR) Website: by Tom Hubbard, President, Big Pine Lake Property Owners Association. Photo Credit: Tom Hubbard.
After several years of working with Jeff Forester and seeing the impactful work of Minnesota Lakes & Rivers (MLR), The Big Pine Lake Property Owners Association (BPLPOA) has modestly increased its annual contribution and purchased MLR memberships for 100 of its members. This gives those members full access to MLR benefits, including the monthly newsletter, enhancing the value of BPLPOA membership.
By strengthening our partnership with MLR, we support their mission to educate, advise, lobby, and advocate for the protection of Minnesota’s lakes and rivers. We believe that an informed and engaged membership helps us better protect Big Pine Lake and influence public policy—fulfilling our mission of preserving and enhancing the quality of our lakes.
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