Best Practices for roadway surfacing require the use of good gravel. High-quality gravel prevents excess sediment from reaching the lake and negatively impacting water quality. The Pickerel Lake Conservancy requests that any gravel surfacing done on roads, driveways...
Curly Pondweed was identified near the West State Park boat launch on Pickerel Lake in the spring of 2019. The PLC Board is keeping a close eye on this invader and considering appropriate actions when and where necessary. Please read this article on Curly Pondweed and...
As a rule of thumb, don’t dispose of anything in your septic system that can easily be placed in the trash. Here are some helpful tips from our friends at the Northeast Glacial Lakes Watershed Improvement and Protection Project. • Use white biodegradable toilet...
Pickerel Lake Conservancy is recognized as an Accredited Charity by the by the Better Business Bureau, successfully meeting all requirements. PLC is also registered and linked to Charity Navigator and GuideStar. We have received the GuideStar 2018 Gold Seal of...
The Pickerel Lake 2018 ice out date was May 4th-late, but not a record. Thanks to records from Dan, Kurt, and Jonnathon, 2013 had a later ice out date of May 10th. The majority of Minnesota lakes were open before May 6th, except near the Canadian border. If you would...
The Shoreline Survey map viewed below, shows in red, shoreline that has been disturbed by development. How much is it? We may as well round off and say half the shoreline-five miles as the crow flies-has been altered from what Mother Nature installed. These are broad...
