Four things WBLCD did to protect White Bear Lake last year

The WBLCD cosponsored the annual winter ice clean up. Over the past 20 years, nearly 1,500 volunteers have prevented about

7,000 pounds of trash from melting into the lake.. Additionally, the board promoted the Adopt-a-Drain program in 2022, nearly doubling

The WBLCD contracts with Ramsey County to provide watercraft inspection at the WBL

County Park boat launch. Additionally, over fifty sites near each boat launch

After eradicating Invasive Yellow Iris from WBL in 2020, the board identified a new growth of the species in Commercial Bay in 2022. The board hopes

to eradicate invasive yellow iris again this summer. Additionally, the board conducts annual surveys of Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM) and non-native the participation around the lake. This program prevents pollution, organic material and salt from entering WBL.

A. The WBLCD board meets on the third Tuesday of each month (except December) at 7 p.m. in the White Bear Lake Council Chambers. All are welcome to attend the meetings. In fact, time is reserved at each meeting for public comment.

The WBLCD offices are located in the basement level of City Hall. Please see the WBLCD website for the office hours and contact information.

The WBLCD receives funding from each of the five municipalities surrounding the lake. The board also receives revenue from charging fees and applying for grants. Residents in each of these five cities spend an average of $1.31 per year for the WBLCD. are sampled for new invasive species each year. phragmites. Both invasive species are treated with MN DNR recommended and approved herbicides.

For the last two years, the board has contracted with Ramsey County Water Patrol for an extra 240 hours of water patrol.