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Learning from the Pagami Creek Fire – 10th Anniversary Events
Here is some information that VLA members might want to know about. Given the wildfire season we had last summer and the proximity to Lake Vermilion, there are some folks that might want more info ahead of the season. (Note the Chainsaw. . .
Read more »Winter Newsletter Is Online
The Vermilion Lake Association has mailed its winter newsletter to its members. Act now to be among the first to read about our new president, ways to prepare fish, and more. Download or view your copy here.
Read more »Lake Vermilion creel survey begins
December 6, 2021 Ice anglers fishing Lake Vermilion this winter may be asked to participate in the lake’s first winter creel survey since the winter of 1985-1986. Creel clerks from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be traveling the lake on foot or. . .
Read more »Minnesota Anglers: We Need Your Help
North St. Louis SWCD is administering an online survey of Minnesotan anglers. This is a part of a Behavior Change project for AIS Prevention. Live bait and bait water can harbor invasive species and diseases. Proper handling is encouraged through this project. See attached brochure. . .
Read more »Vermilion Lake Association Holds Annual Meeting
Vermilion Lake Association (VLA) members gathered for their annual meeting on Saturday, August 7 at scenic Camp Vermilion in Cook, MN, marking 53 years carrying out their mission to protect and improve Lake Vermilion. About 100 members and guests attended. Informational tables surrounding topics of. . .
Read more »An Urgent Message from the VLA Boating Safety Team
An urgent message from the VLA Boating Safety team: The severe drought we are currently experiencing has caused low water conditions in the lake to become hazardous. A member reported to the Boating Safety Coordinator on Friday August 20 that he hit a rock just. . .
Read more »Young creators know their fish, inspire others to go fishing, combat invasive species
A fish art contest sponsored by Wildlife Forever invites K-12 students to learn about fish, fishing, and the threats of Aquatic Invasive Species in their region and around the world. The 2020 contest received over 5,000 submissions from 47 states and 32 countries, and features. . .
Read more »Pollinator Habitat Projects Funding
There’s still time to apply for cost-share funding for spring 2020 pollinator habitat projects through the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources’ (BWSR) Lawns to Legumes program! https://bwsr.state.mn.us/l2l Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 28. Apply online at Blue Thumb – Planting for Clean. . .
Read more »Invitation to Comment on Cormorant Control
The USFWS announced advance notice of their intent to prepare a NEPA document related to cormorant management for free-swimming (i.e., public) fish populations in addition to aquaculture. Comments from the public, governmental agencies, tribes, the scientific community, industry or any other interested parties are being. . .
Read more »2020 Camp Rally in Arizona
While the weather is cold an blustery up north, we are thinking warm summer camp thoughts down south in Arizona! You are invited to put on your favorite camp gear and gather with us. We will be taking in some summer pre-season baseball in Mesa. . .
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