Category Archives: General News
2020 Annual Loon Count on Lake Vermilion
In between recent storms the annual loon count on Lake Vermilion was conducted on Monday, July 13 on a perfect summer day. Seventy-nine volunteers covered twenty-two territories on the lake and spotted 201 loons. The west (Cook) end saw 81 loons which included 15 chicks,. . .
Read more »Wonders of Nature Photo Contest!
We are looking for photos of land/sky/waterscapes, people on or near the lake enjoying nature, and/or animals (wild/pets). We will be taking entries until August 1st, 2020. More details in the link below. https://www.vermilionlakeassociation.org/2020-photo-contest/
Read more »Get Paid to Protect Lake Vermilion This Summer
The North St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) through Always There Staffing is currently seeking aquatic invasive species (AIS) watercraft inspectors to work at public access sites throughout Northern St. Louis County throughout the 2020 boating season. Locations include: Lake Vermilion, Bear Island. . .
Read more »Need a Summer Job at Lake Vermilion or Area Lakes?
The North St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) through Always There Staffing is currently seeking aquatic invasive species (AIS) watercraft inspectors to work at public access sites throughout Northern St. Louis County throughout the 2020 boating season. Locations include: Lake Vermilion, Bear Island. . .
Read more »Please Give Vermilion Loon Nests a Wide Berth
Don’t be the one who causes a pair of loons to abandon their nest. Loons are curious creatures who will check out your boat while you’re fishing on Lake Vermilion. But they do not tolerate curious people checking out their nest during incubation. Please give. . .
Read more »Spring Newsletter Available Online
The Vermilion Lake Association has mailed its winter newsletter to its members. Act now to be among the first to read about AIS Funding, loon nest updates, a 56-inch muskie, and more. Download or view your copy here.
Read more »Lake Vermilion Sucker Sale Cancelled for 2020
The traditional spring sucker sale at the DNR’s Pike River Hatchery will not take place in 2020. Hatchery operations are delayed due to the coronavirus. By the time the walleye egg-take occurs, the sucker run will be over, and no sale will be possible. For. . .
Read more »2020 Membership Renewal
We have 214 members that have not renewed for 2020. We would appreciate it if you’d take the time now to renew for 2020 by visiting www.VermilionLakeAssociation.org/renew. PayPal & major credit cards accepted. To update your membership records during the year, please contact Sheri Sawatzky. . .
Read more »Help Protect Lake Vermilion by Using Amazon Smile
The Vermilion Lake Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit working daily to protect and improve Lake Vermilion. Our 2500 members, hundreds of volunteers and numerous partner organizations ask your help. When you shop at Amazon, simply go to their website Smile.Amazon.com rather than Amazon.com. Everything else. . .
Read more »VLA Volunteer Opportunity
Throwing a rake can be loads of FUN….and helps protect Lake Vermilion. AIS Sentries are needed on both East and West ends. Sentry’s are trained in Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) identification, then working with our Sentry Leader, monitor specified boat launches 3-4 times per season,. . .
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