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OTC COLA E-Newsletter July 2025
In This Issue:
- Starry Stonewort Topic for July 17 Meeting
- No Cut In MN AIS Prevention AID
- Swimmer’s Itch Is Getting Worse
- OTC COLA Upcoming Events
- Lake Property Owner Meetings 2025
- Vansteenburg Speaker At June Meeting
- Lake Sampling Dates 2025
- Speaker Team Dates Still Open
- MLR July 2025 Newsletter
- MAISRC Newsletter
- MN COLA- Boater Education Card
- DNR Seeks Fishing Regulation Input
- DNR Seeks Input Reducing Walleye Limit
- AIS Prevention Aid Snapshot 2024
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- AIS Handbooks – Still Available
- OTC Board Of Commissioners Minutes
- lakeadmin.org – Featured Posts
OTC COLA E-Newsletter June 2025
In This Issue:
- From The President
- Stewardship Symposium – Great Success!
- OTC COLA Upcoming Events
- Lake Property Owner Meetings 2025
- OTC COLA Water Monitoring Program
- Lake Sampling Dates 2025
- Vansteenburg To Speak At June Meeting
- Speaker Team Dates Still Open
- MLR Water Connects Us All
- MAISRC Research And Management Showcase
- MN COLA Annual Meeting June 17, 2025
- MN COLA Hosts Table At Stewardship Symposium
- DNR Boating Education Requirements
- DNR Cautions Against Hydraulic Jet Misuse
- DNR Loon Survey Volunteers Needed
- AIS Prevention Aid Snapshot 2024
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- AIS Handbooks – Still Available
- OTC Board Of Commissioners Minutes
- lakeadmin.org – Featured Posts
OTC COLA E-Newsletter May 2025
In This Issue:
- Lake Stewardship Symposium Registration
- OTC COLA Upcoming Events
- Lake Property Owner Meetings 2025
- OTC COLA Water Program Kick Off
- Lake Sampling Dates Announced
- Speaker Team Dates Still Open
- RMB Labs Acquires Beckton Environmental
- MLR April 2025 Newsletter
- MN COLA May 2025 Newsletter
- MAISRC April 2025 Newsletter
- DNR Minnesota Fishing
- Clean, Drain, Dispose- Every Time
- AIS Prevention Aid Snapshot 2024
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- AIS Handbooks – Still Available
- OTC Board Of Commissioners Minutes
- lakeadmin.org – Featured Posts
OTC COLA E-Newsletter April 2025
In This Issue:
- Lake Stewardship Symposium Registration
- Water Program Kick Off April 17
- Lake Sample Collection Equipment
- OTC COLA Upcoming Events
- Lake Property Owner Meetings 2025
- OTC COLA Speaker Team 2025
- MLR Legislative Update
- MN COLA April 2025 Update
- MAISRC Invasive Phragmites Management
- SAISAC Urges Full Funding For AIS Prevention
- AIS Prevention Aid Snapshot 2024
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- AIS Handbooks – Still Available
- OTC Board Of Commissioners Minutes
- lakeadmin.org – Featured Posts
OTC COLA E-Newsletter March 2025
In This Issue:
- Lake Stewardship Symposium Registration
- Water Program Kick Off April 17
- Water Quality Analysis Program 2025
- Lake Sample Collection Equipment
- RMB Laboratories- New Mercury Testing
- OTC COLA Speaker Team 2025
- Decade Of Starry Stonewort- Part 5
- MN COLA March ’25 Update
- MAISRC Invasive Phragmites Management
- DNR Public Input Needed For Fisheries Management
- AIS Task Force Update March 2025
- AIS Prevention Aid Snapshot 2024
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- AIS Handbooks – Still Available
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioners Minutes
- lakeadmin.org – Featured Posts
OTC COLA E-Newsletter February 2025
In This Issue:
- Lake Stewardship Symposium May 31
- Decade Of Starry Stonewort- Part 4
- Ice Is No Place For Your Garbage
- EOT SWCD – SWCD Of The Year
- MN DNR Fisheries Rulemaking
- Electronic Licensing System Update
- MLR Newsletter February 2025
- MAISRC New Projects
- Tell Walz – No AIS Prevention Funding Cut!
- OTC COLA Speaker Team 2025
- Free – Get An Aerial Photo Of Your Lake
- McGrew Elected to DNR Committee Chairmanship
- Septic System Grants / Online Course Announced
- AIS Task Force Update February 2025
- AIS Prevention Aid Snapshot 2024
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- AIS Handbooks – Still Available
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioners Minutes
- lakeadmin.org – Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links-
OTC COLA E-Newsletter January 2025
In This Issue:
- Decade Of Starry Stonewort- Part 3
- Keep Lakes Clean This Winter
- Thank You for OTC COLA Donations
- Urgent Request! Help Stop 50% AIS Budget Cut
- MLR Newsletter January 2025
- MAISRC Newsletter January 2025
- MN COLA Update January 2025
- Introducing Ryan Bjerke, DNR Hydrologist
- MN DNR Celebrates 2024 Accomplishments
- Intercounty Lake Stewardship Symposium
- OTC Urges Testing For Radon
- OTC Releases New GIS Permit View Feature
- AIS Task Force Update January 2025
- AIS Prevention Aid Snapshot 2024
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- AIS Handbooks – Still Available
- OTC Board Of Commissioners Minutes
- lakeadmin.org – Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links-
OTC COLA E-Newsletter December 2024
In This Issue:
- Decade Of Starry Stonewort- Part 2
- Keep Lakes Clean This Winter
- Thank You for OTC COLA Donations
- MN COLA Update December 2024
- DNR Snowmobile Reminders
- DNR New Licensing System
- Seats Offered for 2025 DNR Roundtable
- Get Expert Ice Fishing Tips
- New OTC Ditch and Drainage System Website
- Courts Credited For Reducing DWI Offenses
- AIS Task Force Update December 2024
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- AIS Handbooks – Still Available
- OTC Board Of Commissioners Minutes
- lakeadmin.org – Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links-
Newsletter Article Index
Water Quality Analysis Reports (2024 Samples)
Lake Property Owner Directories (2019)
OTC COLA E-Newsletter November 2024
In This Issue:
- 2024 Water Quality Analysis (WQA) Published
- How Pine Lakes LID Uses WQA Reports
- WQA MORE Than A Data Table
- Water Monitoring Unsung Heroes
- Decade Of Starry Stonewort- Part 1
- Thank You for OTC COLA Donations
- MN COLA November 2024
- Zebra Mussels And Mercury Levels
- DNR Grant Applications Open November 18
- DNR Eagle Cam Featured
- AIS Task Force Update November 2024
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- AIS Handbooks – Still Available
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioners Minutes
- lakeadmin.org – Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links-
Newsletter Article Index
Water Quality Analysis Reports (2024 Samples)
Lake Property Owner Directories (2019)
OTC COLA E-Newsletter October 2024
In This Issue:
- From The President
- Starry Stonewort Encroaches On Otter Tail County
- One Watershed One Plan Update
- Thank You for OTC COLA Donations
- MN COLA October Update
- Red Flag Fire Risk Warning Includes OTC
- Fall Walleye Fingerling Stocking
- DNR Accepting Seedling Orders For 2025
- OTC Honored With Seven Seals Award
- OTC Right-Of-Way Must Be Clear
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- AIS Handbooks – Still Available
- AIS Task Force Update – October 2024
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioners Minutes
- lakeadmin.org – Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links-
Newsletter Article Index
Water Quality Analysis Reports (2023 Samples)
Lake Property Owner Directories (2019)
OTC COLA E-Newsletter September 2024
In This Issue:
- From The President
- OTC COLA Annual Meeting- Nick Kludt Speaker
- Starry Stonewort Case Study- Lake Koronis
- Thank You 2024 Water Samplers
- RMB Achieves Mercury Testing Certification
- Thank You for OTC COLA Donations
- MN COLA September Update
- MLR July 2024 Newsletter
- Check For Invasive Species
- Zebra Mussels Confirmed In Marion Lake
- Lake Sturgeon Recovery Efforts
- Permits Now Available On OTC GIS Map
- OTC 53 Miles Of Mumble Strips
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- AIS Handbooks – Still Available
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioners Minutes
- lakeadmin.org – Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links-
Newsletter Article Index
Water Quality Analysis Reports (2023 Samples)
Lake Property Owner Directories (2019)
OTC COLA E-Newsletter August 2024
In This Issue:
- From The President
- Upcoming Events
- OTC COLA Annual Meeting- Nick Kludt Speaker
- Jeff Forester, July OTC COLA Meeting Speaker
- Speaker Team Completes 2024 Presentations
- Watch For OTC COLA In Your Paper
- MAISRC Research Showcase
- Shape The Future Of MAISRC
- MN COLA- MN Sea Grant Survey
- MLR June 2024 Newsletter
- DNR Updates Infested Waters List
- Zebra Mussels Confirmed In First Silver Lake
- MORE Funding Includes Dam Modifications
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- AIS Handbooks – Now Available
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioners Minutes
- lakeadmin.org – Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links
Newsletter Article Index
Water Quality Analysis Reports (2023 Samples)
Lake Property Owner Directories (2019)
OTC COLA E-Newsletter July 2024
In This Issue:
- Upcoming Events
- Lake Property Owner Meeting July 2024
- Wake Boats On MN Lakes- June 20 Meeting
- Threat To Rural EMS Services
- VRBO Ordinance OK’d By OTC
- Speaker Team On The Move
- Watch For OTC COLA In Your Paper
- EOT Breakfast On The Farm
- MAISRC June Newsletter
- MAISRC Annual Report 2023
- MAISRC Research Showcase
- MN COLA Update June 2024
- DNR Updates Infested Waters List
- DNR Warns Of Road Closures
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- AIS Handbooks – Now Available
- OTC Board Of Commissioners Minutes
- lakeadmin.org – Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links-
Newsletter Article Index
Water Quality Analysis Reports (2023 Samples)
Lake Property Owner Directories (2019)
OTC COLA E-Newsletter June 2024_
In This Issue:
- Upcoming Events
- From The President
- Lake Property Owner Meeting June 2024
- Jacobson-Speaker at May COLA Meeting
- Free Nitrate Water Testing
- Leek-Trowbridge Hold Annual Meeting
- Minnesota Lakes & Rivers June Newsletter
- MAISRC 2023 Annual Report
- MAISRC Research Showcase
- MAISRC Guided Tours
- MN COLA Update June 2024
- Volunteers Needed For Loon Survey
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- New AIS Handbooks – Now Available
- OTC Board Of Commissioners Minutes
- lakeadmin.org – Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links-
Newsletter Article Index
Water Quality Analysis Reports (2023 Samples)
Lake Property Owner Directories (2019)
OTC COLA E-Newsletter May 2024
In This Issue:
- Upcoming Events
- Jacobson, OTC Assessor To Speak at OTC COLA
- OTC COLA Lake Monitoring Kickoff 2024
- How Important Is Water Monitoring
- MAISRC Research Center Tours
- MN COLA Update May 2024
- Get Fishing Questions Answered
- Report Fish Die-offs To DNR
- Heart Of Lakes Trail Amenities Open
- Put The Phone Away Or Pay
- AIS Task Force Update May 2024
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- New AIS Handbooks – Now Available
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioners Minutes
- lakeadmin.org – Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links-
- Newsletter Article Index
- Water Quality Analysis Reports (2023 Samples)
- Lake Property Owner Directories (2019
OTC COLA E-Newsletter April 2024
In This Issue:
- Upcoming Events
- OTC COLA Lake Monitoring KickOff
- RMB 2024 Lakes Monitoring Program
- Soeth Presents Goals to OTC Commissioners
- OTC COLA Speaker Team
- Minnesota Lakes & Rivers March Newsletter
- NSF Invests 9.8M to Water Solutions
- MAISRC Research Center Tours
- Plans For $35M Boat Access Modernization
- Muskies Are Native With No Adverse Impact
- Fishing Regulations Updated For Online
- Catch & Release Tips
- Launching Boats Might Be Difficult
- MN COLA Update April 2024
- AIS Task Force Update April 2024
- AIS Prevention Aid Program Snapshot 2023
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- New AIS Handbooks – Now Available
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter March 2024
In This Issue:
- From The President
- Upcoming Events
- OTC COLA Speaker Team
- Watch To Find Us In Your Paper
- E-Newsletter Metrics 2023
- Forwarding OTC COLA Newsletters
- Fishers, DNR, Capture 83 Carp
- Brace For Curly-Leaf Outbreak?
- Tips To Combat Nuisance Species
- DNR Changes To Record Fish Program
- Rainfall Monitoring Volunteers Sought
- Integrated Sample Device Workshop
- MN COLA Update March 2024
- AIS Task Force Update March 2024
- AIS Prevention Aid Program Snapshot 2023
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- New AIS Handbooks – Available Soon
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter February 2024
In This Issue:
- Do Zebra Mussels Make Lakes Clearer?
- OTC COLA 2023 Review
- Vansteenburg Speaks At Network Battle Lake
- Happy Trees For The Shore
- AIS Remains A Top Priority
- MAISRC Newsletter – February 2024
- MN Lake Browser Updated
- Ice Damage to Shoreline Property
- Time To Buy Hunting, Fishing Licenses
- MN DNR Classifies 13 Invasive Plants
- MN COLA Update February 2024
- AIS Task Force Update February 2024
- AIS Prevention Aid Program Snapshot 2023
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- AIS Handbooks – Second Printing
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter January 2024
In This Issue:
- New Buchanan Lake Association Joins OTC COLA
- Lake Sample Collection Equipment
- MN Waterways Impaired Due To Chloride
- DNR Releases Invasive Carp Plan Update
- DNR Shares Accomplishments
- New Litter On Ice Law
- DNR, Sheriffs Warn Of Poor Ice
- MN COLA January 2024 Update
- McGrew Appointed To MN AIS Advisory Committee
- AIS Task Force Update January 2024
- OTC Highway Department Earns Federal Grant
- Testing For Radon
- AIS Prevention Aid Program Snapshot 2023
- AIS Prevention 2023 Report
- AIS Handbooks – Second Printing
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter December 2023
In This Issue:
- From The President
- New Water Quality Analysis Reports Published
- Donations Are Appreciated
- New Guide To Native Plants
- MN & WI DNRs Capture 323 Invasive Carp
- Ice Season Deserves Cautious Consideration
- MGLP Proposal Request for 2025 Grants
- MN COLA December 2023 Update
- MAISRC Annual Report 2022
- AIS Task Force Update December 2023
- AIS Prevention Aid Program Snapshot 2022
- AIS Prevention 2022 Report
- AIS Handbooks Still Available
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter November 2023
In This Issue:
- Keep It Clean – Be Nice To Our Ice
- Walleye Myths You Should Know About
- COLA Continues To Promote OTC Lakes
- Maplewood Park Trail Wins Approval
- MN COLA November 2023 Update
- Signal Crayfish Confirmed In MN
- Remind Kids About Dangers Of Cold Water
- 2024 AIS Grant Applications Open
- Zebra Mussels Confirmed In East Leaf
- MAISRC Newsletter November 2023
- MAISRC From The Lab To The Lake
- AIS Task Force Update November 2023
- AIS Prevention Aid Program Snapshot 2022
- AIS Prevention 2022 Report
- AIS Handbooks Still Available
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter October 2023
In This Issue:
- OTC COLA – Major Campaigns and Events
- Donate to OTC COLA
- MN COLA October 2023 Update
- Power Loading Damages Ramps
- OTC – Find Health Score For Your Lake
- MAISRC From The Lab To The Lake
- AIS Task Force Update October 2023
- AIS Prevention Aid Program Snapshot 2022
- AIS Prevention 2022 Report
- AIS Handbooks Still Available
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter September 2023
In This Issue:
- From The President
- Shoreline Restoration Bus Tour
- Lake Steward Update
- eDNA Testing New Tool For AIS
- MN COLA September Update
- Starry Stonewort Continues to Spread
- MAISRC 10th Anniversary
- AIS Task Force September Update
- AIS Program Summary 2022
- AIS Handbooks Still Available
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter August 2023
In This Issue:
- From The President
- OTC COLA Upcoming Events
- Shoreline Restoration Bus Tour
- Darren Newville August Featured Speaker
- Thank You Lake Monitoring Volunteers
- Water Sampling 2023
- Natural Shoreline Partnership Report
- MN COLA August Update
- MAISRC Showcase
- MAISRC 10th Anniversary Celebration
- AIS Task Force August Update
- AIS Program Summary 2022
- AIS Handbooks Still Available
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter July 2023
In This Issue:
- OTC COLA Upcoming Events
- Newville To Speak at August Meeting
- Handouts Available
- Breakfast On The Farm August 5
- July 2023 OTC COLA Meeting
- Water Sampling 2023
- OTC COLA At EOT County Fair
- Make A Difference – Donate
- MN COLA’s New Website
- Starry Stonewort Spreads in MN Counties
- Report And Control Invasive Phragmites
- MAISRC Annual Report 2022
- Starry Trek 2023
- NHTSA/OTC Host Speeding Campaign
- AIS Program Summary 2022
- AIS Handbook In Distribution
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter June 2023
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OTC COLA E-Newsletter May 2023
- From The President
- OTC COLA Upcoming Events
- June 2023 Lake Property Owner Meeting
- Handouts To Be Available
- May 2023 Lake Property Owner Meeting
- See You At The Fair
- Donations Again To OTC COLA
- Toward Zero Deaths Campaign
- MN COLA’s New Website
- DNR Offers Tips- Catch and Release
- Improper Use Of Hydraulic Jets
- Burning Restrictions Area Expanded
- Starry Trek 2023
- Lab To Lakes
- AIS Program Summary 2022
- AIS Task Force Update- May 2023
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter April 2023
- OTC COLA Upcoming Events
- Weather Impacts Monitoring Kickoff
- OTC COLA May 2023 Lake Property Owner Meeting
- Handouts To Be Available
- Time To Buy Hunting, Fishing Licenses
- New Payment System for MN Parks, Campgrounds
- Report Fish Die-Offs to DNR
- Well Sampling Planned For Ground Water Atlas
- Renew Watercraft Registration Online
- Free AEDs to Lake Associations
- MAISRC March 2023 Newsletter
- Spiny Water Flea Surveillance
- AIS Detector Course Workshop
- MLR Invasive Carp Action
- AIS Program Summary 2022
- AIS Task Force Update- April 2023
- Need To Repair Damaged Shoreline?
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter March 2023
- OTC COLA Upcoming Events
- Lake Monitoring Program Kick Off
- Ice Fishing Shelter Removal
- Action Alert- Ice House Waste Bill
- Crystal Lake Not Always Crystal
- RMB Newsletter February 2023
- BWSR Clean Water Funds
- Lawns To Legumes Grants Awarded
- Canada Wildrye Featured Plant
- OTC Departments Return To Remodeled Offices
- AIS Program Summary 2022
- AIS Task Force Update- March 2023
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter February 2023
- OTC COLA Upcoming Events
- Clean Up After Ice Fishing
- Tool For Lake Health Information
- MN Budget Includes DNR Funding
- Starry Trek 2023
- MAISRC Announces Six New Projects
- RMB Newsletter January 2023
- MLR Lake Stewardship Program
- Otter Tail County Program Summary 2022
- AIS Task Force Update- February 2023
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter January 2023
- OTC COLA 2022 Year In Review
- OTC COLA Receives Donations
- Forwarding OTC COLA E-Newsletters
- RMB Nov & Dec Newsletters
- MAISRC Request For Research Proposals
- UMN Healthy Water Initiative Phase II
- MGLP Request For Grant Proposals
- Significant Changes In MN 93rd Legislature
- MN DNR 2022 Accomplishments
- Testing Your Home For Radon
- OTC Land & Resource Fee Update
- AIS Program Summary
- AIS Task Force Update
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter December 2022
- From The President
- 2022 Water Quality Reports Published
- 2022 Newsletter Most Popular Articles
- Top 20 lakeadmin.org posts 2022
- MAISRC- Dedicated To Fighting AIS
- Be Selfish, Save Your Lake
- 5 Ways to Get Outdoors This Winter
- OTC Receives $366K Phelps Mill Grant
- AIS Program Summary
- AIS Task Force Update
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter November 2022
- From The President
- MAISRC Newsletter: Fall 2022
- No Child Left Inside Grants
- Shorelines Are At A Turning Point
- Embrace MN Ice Fishing
- Free Park Day- November 25
- 2023 AIS Grant Program
- Starry Stonewort Thwarted by Inspector
- DNR Shoreland Classifications
- How To Submit A MN Record Fish
- Take The Pledge To Protect MN Lakes
- AIS Program Summary 2021
- AIS Task Force Update
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter October 2022
- THANK YOU – OTC COLA Volunteers
- RMB October 22 Newsletter
- Lake Property Owner Event Administration
- MLR Lake Stewardship Program
- Heart Of The Lakes Trail Updates
- Clean Water Act- 50th Anniversary
- AIS Program Summary 2021
- AIS Task Force Update
- DNR- Staying Safe On Cold Water
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter September 2022
- From The President
- OTC COLA Annual Meeting
- Round Lake Association- Featured
- 1W1P Executive Summary Released
- Zebra Mussel Control – Copper Treatment
- Shoreland Guide To Lake Stewardship
- AIS Program Summary 2021
- AIS Task Force Update September, 2022
- OTC Water Patrol Concludes
- We Are Water – Open To October 10
- Don’t Store Docks Or Lifts On Right-Of-Ways
- Starry Stonewort Confirmed In Cass County
- DNR Seeks Input – Fishing Regulations
- MGLP Grants To Conserve Fish Habitats
- Eight Essential Knots For Boaters
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter August 2022
- 2022 Upcoming Events
- OTC Property Values Soar
- Demand For Lake Lifestyle Increasing
- Bus Tour Earns Enthusiastic Accolades
- AIS Research Update Receives Rave Reviews
- MAISRC July 2022 Newsletter
- Volunteers Needed For Starry Trek 2022
- OTC COLA Annual Meeting
- AIS Program Summary 2021
- AIS Task Force Update August, 2022
- We Are Water- Opening Ceremony
- Declining Water Levels Affect Boat Launches
- DNR Applications- Fisheries, Wildlife Committees
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter July 2022
- From The President- Sylvia Soeth
- 2022 Upcoming Events
- Starry Stonewort Bus Tour
- New RMB Lakes Program Coordinator
- Volunteers Needed For Starry Trek 2022
- Otter Tail River 1W1P Update
- OTC COLA Annual Meeting
- AIS Task Force July Update
- AIS Program Summary 2021
- Sign Up To Be We Are Water Docent
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter June 2022
- 2022 Upcoming Events
- LeClair Featured Speaker In June
- AIS Research Update Held June 9
- Students Learn Importance of AIS Prevention
- OTC Reports Strides In Fighting AIS
- AIS Program Summary 2021
- OTC We Are Water Exhibit
- Starry Stonewort Bus Tour July 11
- New Fight Against Invasive Pondweed
- Handouts For Lake Association Meetings
- DNR Reminder Of Northern Pike Regulations
- Pledge To Prevent AIS
- Volunteers Needed For Loon Survey
- DNR Cautions Improper Use Of Jets
- Handling Big Fish Video
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter May 2022
- From The President- Sylvia Soeth
- 2022 Upcoming Events
- LeClair To Address COLA On Shoreland Ordinance
- MAY 2022 OTC COLA General Meeting
- Make A Difference- Donate
- COLA Water Monitoring Kickoff
- AIS Research Update June 9, Detroit Lakes
- AIS Program Summary 2021
- AIS Task Force Update- May 2022
- Get Involved In We Are Water
- Starry Stonewort Bus Tour
- Handouts for Lake Association Meetings
- Minnesota DNR News Release Excerpts
- EPA How’s My Waterway
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter April 2022
- From The President- Sylvia Soeth
- 2022 Upcoming Events
- OTC COLA Member / Lake property Owner Meeting
- Heroes Of Water Monitoring Program
- AIS Research Update June 9, Detroit Lakes
- AIS Program Summary 2021
- AIS Detector Offers Educational Opportunities
- AIS Task Force Update- April 2022
- Get Involved In We Are Water
- Starry Stonewort Bus Tour
- New Otter Tail County GIS App
- Handouts for Lake Association Meetings
- DNR Announces Temporary Fishing Closures
- EOT SWCD 2021 Year In Review
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter March 2022
- 2022 Upcoming Events
- OTC COLA Lake Monitoring Program Kick Off
- AIS Research Update June 9, Detroit Lakes
- MLR’s Lake Stewardship Program
- We Are Water News Release
- Back Yard Composting Program
- Composting 101 Workshop
- Property Valuations Reflect Current Strong Market
- Handouts for Lake Association Meetings
- Land & Resource New Location
- New Sunfish Regulations
- Helping Hobbyists Prevent AIS
- Itasca Waters Offers Water Quality Webinars
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter February 2022
- 2022 Upcoming Events
- AIS Research Update June 9, Detroit Lakes
- Online AIS Management 101 Registration
- UMN Study Results- Wakesurf Boats
- We Are Water MN Lake Cleanup
- 1 Watershed 1Plan Update
- OTC AIS Task Force Program Summary
- Otter Tail Land & Resource Temporary Relocation
- Handouts for Lake Association Meetings
- Importing Live Crayfish is illegal
- lakeadmin.org –Featured Posts
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter January 2022
- 2022 Upcoming Events
- 2021 In Review
- Governors Fishing Opener 2021
- OTC COLA Association Presentations 2021
- Shoreland Ordinance- OTC COLA Annual Meeting
- Lake Service Provider Appreciation Event
- 2021 Water Quality Analysis Reports Published
- Top 10 Click-Throughs 2021
- We Are Water Of OTC
- 1W1P Update
- Otter Tail River Watershed – Good Water Quality
- AIS Task Force Update
- Handouts for Lake Association Meetings
- DNR AIS Control Grant Update
- lakeadmin.org –Featured Posts
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter December 2021
- From The President
- 2021 Water Quality Reports Published
- Ag-Urban Partnership Water Quality Forum
- AIS Task Force Update
- Otter Tail Polar Plunge
- OTC Waste Audit Reveals Trends
- OTC Renewable Energy Ordinance Approved
- Lake Water Quality Monitored By Satellite
- DNR Infested Waters Updated To Nov 21
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter November 2021
- OTC COLA Unsung Heroes
- AIS Task Force Update
- Biofouling Paint Inhibits Spread of ZM
- Solid Waste Holiday Newsletter
- Pelican Park Home To 21 Species
- DNR Hunting And Fishing Webinars
- DNR Seeking Applicants- AIS Committee
- DNR Caution- Open Water Freezing
- Zebra Mussels Confirmed in Leek/Trowbridge
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter October 2021
- LIDs Provide Opportunities For MN Lakes
- Vansteenburg Named To 1W1P Advisory Committee
- DNR Asks Late-Season Boaters – Play It Safe
- AIS Task Force Update
- Forester Honored By MAISRC
- Starry Trek Scheduled For 2022
- Wooton To Coordinate Starry Trek In 2022
- Search For Invasive Carp
- Yellow Perch Disappearing? Smaller?
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter September 2021
- Wooton Heads Regional Starry Trek Program
- Low Water Levels Cause Pontoon Loading Problems
- Understanding Water Analysis Data Results
- Parade Pictures
- One Watershed, One Plan Survey
- 1W1P Open House September 28
- AIS Task Force Update September 2021
- Rain Allows For Easing Of Fire Restrictions
- Phelps Mill Project Delayed to 2022
- Rinse Station Helps In Fight Against AIS
- Winners Chosen For Two Stamp Contests
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter August 2021
- From The President- Sylvia Soeth
- OTC COLA Annual Meeting
- Shoreland Ordinance Revision Videos
- Stuart Lake Association Annual Meeting
- COLA Presentations in 2021
- Call For Parade Pictures
- One Watershed, One Plan Survey
- MAISRC Showcase Announced
- AIS Task Force Rinse Station- Operational
- Low Water Level Affects Boaters
- Sunfish Central To Fishing Regulations
- Aquarium Or Water Pond- AIS
- Pike Zone Regulations
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter July 2021
- From The President- Sylvia Soeth
- COLA Annual Meeting To Feature Chris LeClair
- Shoreland Ordinance Revisions Adopted
- Vacation Home Rentals Addressed By OTC
- Lake Association Meetings Include COLA Presentations
- AIS Task Force July 2021 Update
- Low Water Brings Obstacles To Boaters
- Lack Of Rain Creates Challenges At Boat Launches
- DNR Invites Comments On Sunfish Regulations
- MN Enters Drought Warning Phase
- Oak Wilt Spreads Across MN
- Starry Stonewort Confirmed In Leech Lake
- Scientists Find A Natural Foe Of Zebra Mussels
- Zebra Mussels Confirmed In Clitherall Lake
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter June 2021
- From The President- Sylvia Soeth
- OTC COLA Annual Members Meeting
- OTC Shoreland Management Ordinance Revisions
- Outlet Hearing For Nelson Lake
- Round Lake 56-214 Annual Meeting
- OTC County Park Survey
- OTC Property Valuation- New Application
- OTC AIS Task Force Update
- Deadly Weeks On The Water
- Volunteers Needed For DNR Loon Survey
- Assessing Otter Tail, Pelican Waters
- Zebra Mussels Impact Experience
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter May 2021
- From The President- Sylvia Soeth
- We’re Back! OTC COLA Annual Meeting
- MN Governor’s Fishing Opener- RECAP
- Shoreland Ordinance Revisions
- Good Time To Review Dock/Platform Regs
- OTC AIS Task Force May 21 Update
- Removing Plants Requires Permits
- MN Fishing Facts
- Reports Highlight Issues, Partner Efforts
- Mayan Demise…..History Repeating?
- Become An AIS Detector
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter April 2021
- OTC COLA Lakes Monitoring Kickoff
- MN Fishing Opener – Take Mom Fishing
- Power Loading Causes Damage
- OTC Remains On Burning Restrictions
- OTC AIS Task Force Update
- OTC Shoreland Ordinance Revisions
- Dock And Lift Registration
- Action Alert- Stop Starry Program
- Support MN Lakes And Rivers Advocates
- Governor’s Fishing Opener May 15
- GFO Call For Volunteers
- Lund Boat Raffle
- Composting 101
- Get The Lead Out
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter March 2021
- From The President- Sylvia Soeth
- OTC COLA 2021 Lakes Monitoring Program
- The Case For Water Quality Monitoring
- OTC AIS Task Force Update
- EOT SWCD 2020 Year In Review
- Aquatic Plant Management Survey
- DNR Changes Buying Combination Licenses
- Deadline To Remove Fish Houses
- AIS Management Course Offered
- OTC Governors Fishing Opener
- Fish Stories Of OTC Sought
- Lovin’ OTC Lakes Photos
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter February 2021
- Task Force Promotes Bait Bags
- Thank A Lake Association
- Township History On OTC Website
- MN Restoration Benefiting Buffalo Fish
- MAISRC- New Year, New Research
- Muskrats Keep Lakes And Rivers Interesting
- MN Bills Affect Fishing Tackle, Walleye Limits
- Tax Time- Good Time To Do Annual Filings
- Invasive Reed Threatens Lakes Area
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter January 2021
- OTC AIS Task Force 2020 Program Summary
- Free Radon Kits Available
- New Otter Tail County Board Members
- Septic System Financial Assistance Available
- Walz Sets Water Quality Goal
- DNR’s 2020 Fish Stocking Successful
- Does Ice Fishing Cause Fish Onslaught?
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter December 2020
- From The President- Sylvia Soeth
- Listings of Lake People
- OTC AIS Task Force Update
- DNR’s Newest Officers
- Extra DWI Enforcement For The Holidays
- DNR Seeking Applicants for AIS Committee
- Governor’s Fishing Opener Boat Raffle
- Smart 911- Don’t Forget
- Emergencies Can Happen Any Time
- Green Gifts
- Red River Basin Partnerships Yield Solutions
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter November 2020
- 10-Year Water Quality Trend Analysis Reports
- High Stakes For ‘State Lakes’
- Otter Tail County Has Two New Commissioners
- Lake Association Newsletters
- DNR Roundtable- Virtual In January
- OTC Solid Waste November Newsletter
- Governor’s Fishing Opener 2021
- Riverfront Land Owners- Pelican Dam Review
- MPCA Receives PEN Award
- MAISRC 2021 Research Projects
- MLR Annual Meeting
- lakeadmin.org -Featured Posts
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter October 2020
- Perham Resource Recovery Facility
- Otter Tail County Solid Waste Master Plan
- OTC COLA 2020 Water Testing
- OTC COLA BOD Director Positions Open
- Battle Against Flowering Rush
- OTC AIS Task Force Update
- Dock & Lift Removal- Check for AIS
- Hunters Avoid Spreading AIS
- MPCA Lakes Protection Workshop
- UMISC AIS Conference
- One Watershed Prompts Collaboration
- lakeadmin.org -October posts
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter September 2020
- Shoreline Living Booklet
- More Boats Threat Loons
- Loon Rescued On Long Lake
- Pelican Rapids Dam Funded By DNR
- Don’t Store Near Right-Of-Ways
- Tamarac Continues to Pursue A LID
- MAISRC Showcase Registration
- OTC Solid Waste Master Planning Meeting
- OTC Offers Well Water Testing
- Census Makes Sense
- WRAPS Video Available
- Wild Rice Questions
- lakeadmin.org -September posts
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter August 2020
- Shoreland / Septic Ordinance Survey Results
- It’s Not Too Early- 2021 Directories
- Zebra Mussel Cops
- Zebra Mussel Fears Mellow
- Reporting Fish Die-Offs Helps the DNR
- Pelican River Runs Free- 84 Miles
- lakeadmin.org -August posts
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter July 2020
- Smart911 Replaces CodeRED
- No Surface Water Ordinance Passed by OTC
- Introducing: lakeadmin.org
- Lida Petitions For LID
- Petition Aims At Lida Improvements
- Tamarac Pursuing A LID
- Swimmer’s Itch Back In OTC Lakes
- Homeowner Septic Training Seminar
- Solid Waste Planning Survey
- Endocrine Disruptors Becoming A Concern
- County Boat-Water $51K Safety Grant
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter June 2020
- From The President- Sylvia Soeth
- 2020 Water Sampling Kick Off May 28
- DNR Moves Ahead To Free-Flowing Rivers
- Pebble Lake Association Joins OTC COLA
- Proposal Aims to Safeguard Bluegills
- Lakeshore/Groundwater Videos
- WRAPS Update
- Free Nitrate Testing
- Lakeshore Owners Loving Lakes To Death
- One Watershed, One Plan
- Reminder- Dock And Riparian Use Ordinance
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter May 2020
- 2020 Water Sampling Kick Off May 28
- Fishing License Sales On Sharp Climb
- Anglers Can Prevent The Spread Of AIS
- 2020 Egg Take Operations Cancelled
- Practice Social Distancing On The Water
- Burning Restriction List Increases
- MN AIS Efforts Working
- Pandemic Puts Fisheries In Bind
- MN Native Mussels In Peril
- What’s So Bad About AIS?
- OTC Hazardous Waste Schedule Published
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter APRIL 2020
- From the President
- GFO Postponed to 2021
- 2020 Water Sampling Kick Off May 12
- Audio/Visual Remote Conferencing
- OTC COVID-19 Special Meeting
- Sheriff Deputies To Do Cabin Checks
- Steeper Suspensions for Drunk Drivers
- Safety Paramount Around Open Water
- Support Increased AIS Violation Fines
- Invasive Carp Captured On Mississippi River
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter MARCH 2020
- From the President
- OTC To Host GFO
- 2020 Water Sampling Kick Off
- Koep Certified Water Quality Practices
- OTC Involved with 1W1P
- Septic System Upgrade Loans Available
- Microplastics Turning Up Everywhere
- Climate Change and Starry Stonewort
- Dam Projects Underway
- Time To Buy New Fishing Licenses
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter February 2020
- OTC AIS Task Force 2019 Review
- Commissioners Give OK To Watershed Plan
- DNR Quality Bluegill Initiative
- GFO To Host Fishing Contest
- Walleye Smaller In Lakes With AIS
- Ice Safety Tips From One Who Knows
- Fertilizer Restriction Map Released
- New Lake Goals for 2020
- Lakes And Rivers Don’t Freeze
- Survive Falling Through The Ice
- OTC Conservation Districts Receive $167K
- AIS Control Grants Now Available
- Loons Dying From Lead Poisoning
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter JANUARY 2020
- 2020 Analysis Reports Now Available
- OTC COLA 2019 REVIEW
- E-Newsletter
- Lake Monitoring Program
- General Meetings 2019
- Post Card Campaigns
- New Lake Associations / Members
- From The L&RM Director
- Teaching Septic System Secrets
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter DECEMBER 2019
- FromThe President
- Events Planned for GFO
- From The L&RM Director
- It’s Not Too Late- Shoreland Survey
- Possible VBO Tax Ramifications
- MLR Is Advocate For Tax Fairness
- MPCA Impaired Waters List
- Balancing Road Safety With Road Salt
- Landscape And Climate Change
- Lakescaping And Shoreland Restoration
- Kids And Thin Ice
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter NOVEMBER 2019
- OTC AIS Task Force Inspections Recap
- MN DNR Infested Waters Updated
- Zebra Mussels Confirmed in Swan Lake
- Zebra Mussels Confirmed in Big McDonald
- OTC COLA Winds up 2019 Water Testing
- County Leaders Share Dock Regulation Experience
- AIS Advisory Committee Seeks New Members
- Shoreland Ordinance Survey in Progress
- AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter OCTOBER 2019
- From The President- Sylvia Soeth
- OTC COLA Hosts MN COLA Meeting
- 50 Years of Shoreland Protection
- DNR Wrapping Up Lake Surveys
- Zebra Mussels Confirmed In Eagle Lake
- New Starry Stonewort Video
- MAISRC Webinar
- Valuing AIS Management
- Fish Dam Project Well Received
- Dam Projects Set For 2020
- Winter Is Best Time For Dam Mordication
- Shoreland Regulation Survey
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter SEPTEMBER 2019
- From The President- Sylvia Soeth
- August 15 2019 General Meeting
- Welcome Ronald Christensen
- WLOL Post Card
- Welcome South Turtle LID
- Shoreland Regulation Survey
- MAISRC Showcase
- Tourism Takes A Hit From Disappearing Resorts
- Great Lakes Frieghters Treat Ballast to Curb AIS
- AIS Inspector Cites 2 for Zebra Mussels
- Starry Stonewort Confirmed in Lake Beltrami
- Winner of Walleye Stamp Contest
- Join the OTC COLA Board of Directors
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter AUGUST 2019
- From The President- Sylvia Soeth
- OTC COLA General Meetings 2019
- August 15 2019 General Meeting
- I-LIDS Explained at August 15 Meeting
- Welcome BLUA to OTC COLA
- OTC Governors Opener 2020
- OTC COLA – What Is It? – July General Meeting
- OTC COLA for Betterment of Area Waters
- Fix for Flowering Rush Problem
- WLOL Post Card To Be Mailed
- Starry Trek 2019
- MAISRC Showcase
- Join the OTC COLA Board of Directors
- Power Loading Damages Launch Ramps
- West Nile Virus Killing Loons
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter JULY 2019
- From The President- Sylvia Soeth
- OTC COLA Member Meetings 2019
- Homeowner Septic/Well Workshop
- Water Quality Distorted by Zebra Mussels
- Water Connects Us all Conference
- Lakes Illimitable Are Lakes Lost
- AIS Laws – Everywhere
- Watercraft Registration Increase – AIS Prevention
- Big Sunfish Release Protects Against Stunting
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter JUNE 2019
- From The President- Sylvia Soeth
- OTC COLA Member Meetings 2019
- McGrew Speaker at May Member’s Meeting
- $68K Water Safety Grant for OTC
- SLPOA (Spitzer) Holds Organizational Meeting
- OTC COLA Lawmaker Hotline
- Dock Regulations Balance Use And Protection
- New Dock And Riparian Use Ordinance
- Starry Stonewort Aggressively Managed by DNR
- Dead / Franklin Lakes Fight AIS With I-LIDS
- OTC To Host 2020 MN Governor’s Fishing Opener
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter May 2019
- From The President- Sylvia Soeth
- OTC COLA Member Meetings 2019
- Spencer McGrew Speaker At May COLA Member Meeting
- New Dock And Riparian Use Ordinance
- OTC Lakes’ War Against Curly-Leaf Pond Weed
- OTC COLA Water Sampling Kick-Off
- Call For Cooler Courier
- Homeowner Septic System / Well Workshop June 8
- Meet Jeff Vansteenburg – New OTC COLA Director
- OTC Let’s Go Fishing Starts In June
- OTC Works With State Conservation Officials, Agencies
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links –
OTC COLA E-Newsletter April 2019
- From The President- Sylvia Soeth
- New Dock and Riparian Use Ordinance
- Water Sampling Kick-Off April 25
- County Watercraft 2019 Inspection Plans
- Lake Directories for OTC Lakes- Now Available
- MLR Annual Meeting
- Lake Monitoring Program Instruction Manual
- Fish Kills Expected In Oxygen-Starved Lakes
- MN COLA June Meeting / Reports
- Join the OTC COLA Board Of Directors
- AIS Task Force Board Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links – Includes Lake Analysis Results For Over 100 OTC Lakes
OTC COLA E-Newsletter March 2019
- OTC Call for Watercraft Inspectors
- Components of A Successful Lake Stewardship Program
- Boat License Surcharge Increase
- 12 Ways To Protect Your Lake
- Tax Time Is A Good Time To Review Annual Filings
- Minnesota Business Renewal
- IRS Tax-Exempt Status Filing
- 1099 Forms for Independent Contractors
- Join the OTC COLA Board Of Directors
- AIS Task Force Board Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links – Includes Lake Analysis Results For Over 100 OTC Lakes
OTC COLA E-Newsletter February 2019
- From The President – Sylvia Soeth
- Guide To Following 2019 MN Legislative Session
- COLA Board Has Lunch With OTC Commissioners
- Clean Up Debris Around Ice Houses
- OTC Advises Homeowners Test For Radon
- Meet James Wooton
- AIS Harvesting Concerns Raised
- Nick Phelps MAISRC testifies at MN Committee
- Join The OTC COLA Board Of Directors
- OTC AIS Task Force Board Minutes
- OTC Board Of Commissioner Minutes
- Instant Access Links – Includes Lake Analysis Results For Over 100 OTC Lakes
OTC COLA E-Newsletter January 2019
- OTC AIS Task Force
- OTC COLA Water Analysis Program Draws Multi-County Attention
- Water Quality Report for Newsletter Editors
- MAISRC 2018 Accomplishments
- Minn. ‘Text-To-911’ Turns One
- OTC COLA 2018 Highlights
- When Is Ice Safe?
- MN COLA Meeting December 11, 2018
- Join the OTC COLA Board Of Directors
- OTC AIS Task Force Board Minutes
- OTC Board of Commissioners Minutes
- MN COLA Minutes
- Instant Access Links- Includes Lake Analysis Results For Over 100 OTC Lakes
OTC COLA E-Newsletter December 2018
- From The President- Sylvia Soeth
- Kids Training Other Kids
- Pike Fishing- New Regulations
- Do Waterfowl Spread Zebra Mussels?
- Use De-Icing Salt Sparingly
- New Boat Designs- Stop Spread of AIS
- Teach Kids The Dangers of Ice
- Record Pike Caught On The Rainy River
- How To Register Your State Record Fish
- Join the OTC COLA Board Of Directors
- OTC AIS Task Force Board Minutes
- OTC Board of Commissioners Minutes
- Instant Access Links- Includes Lake Analysis Results 100 OTC Lakes
E-Newsletter November 2018
- AIS Team Inspects 12,000 Boats
- OTC COLA Water Quality Analysis Reports
- Non-COLA Water Quality Analysis Reports
- AIS Citation Issued On Pickerel Lake
- Murphy, Johnson Elected to OTC Board
- Nornes Reelected to MN State Representative
- Zebra Mussels Found In Walker Lake
- DNR Infested Waters List Updated
- Minnesota Lake- Starry Stonewort Laboratory
- Researchers Find Methods to Combat Zebra Mussels
- OTC AIS Task Force Board Minutes
- OTC Board of Commissioners Minutes
- Instant Access Links
E-Newsletter October 2018
- From the President- Sylvia Soeth
- COLA On The Move
- NTLA Is Officially A Reality
- Are Efforts To Fight AIS Working?
- PGOLID Fish Lake Dam Project
- New! Newsletter Article Index
- OTC COLA E-Newsletter – Dramatic Growth
- COLA Hears From Members
- Lake Association Bylaws Exchange
- Zebra Mussels In Round Lake
- Water Testing Results Now Available
- We Want To Hear From You
- MN COLA Minutes
- OTC AIS Task Force Board Minutes
- OTC Board of Commissioners Minutes
E-Newsletter September 2018
- From the President- Sylvia Soeth
- COLA ON THE MOVE- September 15
- Newville Speaker at COLA Annual Meeting
- We Want To Hear From You
- MASWCD Marks 80 Years
- Dead Lake Featured at COLA Meeting
- Water Patrol Mission Is Safety
- Search 187 MN Lakes For Invasive Algae
- Pontoon Party Guidelines Proposed
- Lake Invaders Dig in – MN Worries What Next
- New OTC Dock and Riparian Use Ordinance
- What Is That Light Green Vine?
- Measuring The Impact of AIS
- MN COLA Sponsors Workshop
E-Newsletter August 2018
- From the President- Sylvia Soeth
- Newville- Featured Speaker at August Meeting
- COLA On The Move
- We Want To Hear From You!
- Legislative Forum July 19, 2018
- Clitherall Lake Association Featured
- Primary to Narrow OTC Board Candidates
- Smoke On The Water
- Starry Stonewort Confirmed in Medicine Lake
- New DWI Law Goes Into Effect
- Find List Of Infested Waters
- Why Are AIS Inspectors In OTC
- MN COLA Sponsors Workshop
- OTC AIS Task Force Board Minutes
- OTC Board of Commissioners Minutes
E-Newsletter July 2018
- General Meeting Lineup 2018
- We Want To Hear From You!
- Rufer And Underhill Present at June Meeting
- Free Nitrate Water-Testing Clinics In Otter Tail
- Zebra Mussels Found in Becker and OTC Lakes
- OTC Legislative Forum Scheduled for July 19
- New PSA’s Available on AIS
- What About Radon Gas at the Lake?
- August 16 COLA Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation
- New Bio-Control Pilot for Eurasian Water Milfoil
- MN COLA Board Minutes
- OTC AIS Task Force Board Minutes
- OTC Board of Commissioners Minute
E-Newsletter June 2018
- General Meeting Lineup
- We Want To Hear From You!
- Rufer To Speak At June General Meeting
- North Turtle Lake Association Formed
- Call 911. Then What? May COLA Meeting
- COLA July General Meeting – Legislative Forum
- Code Red Emergency Notification
- COLA Volunteer Awards Night August 16
- EOT SWCD Open House
- MAISRC Research Update June 8
- Blue-Green Algea: When In Doubt, Stay Out
- Counties Stepping Up To Close Gaps In State Law
- FLOAT: Boat Rental To Combat AIS Spread
- AIS Summit Sessions Available Online
- OTC AIS Task Force Board Minutes
- OTC Board of Commissioners Minutes
E-Newsletter May 2018
- COLA Member Meetings 2018
- From The President
- MAISRC AIS Symposium June 8, 2018
- Water Testing Kickoff
- OTC COLA New Brochure
- Ticks Are Out And Hungry
- Update On Ramp And Dock Spring Readiness
- Keep Aquarium Pets And Plants Out of MN Waters
- OTC Will Have 24 Watercraft Inspectors
- Resorts Are Disappearing in MN
- Volunteers MPCA For 20 Years
- LA/Volunteer Of The Year Awards
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes
- OTC Board Of Director Minutes
E-Newsletter April 2018
- OTC COLA Member Meeting Schedule
- OTC COLA Water Testing Kickoff – April
- Late Spring May Delay Readiness For Opener
- DNR Regulations On Hydraulic Jets And Docks
- Minnesota DNR News
- EOTSWCD Assistance Available For Shoreline Restoration
- OTC Invites Input On Dock, Lift Ordinance
- Boat Insurance May Not Cover Your Family
- MN COLA President’s Report
- MN Bill To Restore DNR AIS Grants
- OTC AIS Task Force Board Minutes
- OTC Commissioners Minutes
E-Newsletter March 2018
- OTC COLA Member Meetings 2018
- Third Annual AIS Summit
- No Plot To Shut Down The Lakes
- Estes Trail Center Gains Statewide Support
- Nick Phelps Event June 8, 2018
- Burglaries On South Turtle, Eagle Lakes
- New Zone-Based Pike Regs
- Tips To Make Being On Ice Safer
- Pelican River Dam Groundbreak
- Goodbye Phosphorus- Rice Lake
- Alternatives to Road Salt
- One Watershed, One Plan Moves Forward
- OTC AIS Task Force Minutes 02/12/18
- OTC Commissioner Minutes 02/13/18
E-Newsletter February 2018
- From the President
- Sandhill Dairy,Toad River Farms Earns State
- Conservation Honors
- Littering On The Ice- Request For Clean Up
- Starry Stonewort Featured At AIS Summit
- DNR Solicits Grant Applications
- Don’t Let Septic System Freeze
- How Best To Address Watershed Issues
- Rapids, Falls Dams, Smoke On The Water
- Tungsten Jigs Good For Crappie Action
- Pesky Common Fungus Gnats
- Here Comes The Plow- What Do You Do?
- Vehicle At The Bottom Of The Lake?
- Lake Travelers Going Through The Ice Again
- Nine Smart Salting Tips To Protect MN Waters
- Legal Trailer Registration- Trailers And Tabs
- A Great Year for Hunting, Fishing
- Lake Association Issue Updates
E-Newsletter January 2018
- From The President
- Fight AIS With Hippos?
- Farmer Certification Program- Encouraging
- Watercraft Inspectors Added in Otter Tail County
- Antibiotics Accumulating In MN Lakes
- Clean Up Ice Fishing Sites
- One Watershed, One Plan
- Clearer Mille Lacs Water Stirs Questions
- Sheriff Says Ice Still Not Safe
- AIS Summit III Feb 28 to Mar 1
- A Great Year For Getting Outdoors
- Fishing Electronics Getting Better
- Landowner Feud With DNR Closes Access
- Phosphorus- The Elephant In The Room
- MN Awards $15.2 Million In Grants