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Watershed Management Plan

The Plan provides direction for VLAWMO's work with the flexibility to adapt to evolving needs and partnership opportunities.

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Water Monitoring Report

Water monitoring data gives us important insight into the health of our watershed. 

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2022 Water Monitoring Report2022 Water Monitoring Report

Water monitoring data gives us important insight into the health of our watershed. Discover an overview of this data from 2022.

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Stormwater Pond Flyer

A brief overview of stormwater ponds and how they are maintained.

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VLAWMO Joint Powers Agreement (JPA)

This JPA with member communities establishes VLAWMO to cooperatively manage and plan for surface water management in the watershed.

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Amelia Lake Review

A Lake Review for Amelia Lake.

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2023 Governance Communication

2023 Governance Communication

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2024 Annual Report

The full-length annual review of VLAWMO's activities in 2024.

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Grant Programs Overview

This flyer gives key information on VLAWMO's grant programs.

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Landscape Level 2 Grant Policy

The 2026 policy for VLAWMO's Landscape Level 2 Grant Program

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2022 Financial Statement

2022 Financial Statement

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Black Lake Review

A Lake Review for Black Lake.

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Watershed Management Plan

The VLAWMO Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan includes management standards and procedures for surface water, wetland, and groundwater issues.

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West Vadnais Lake Review

A Lake Review for West Vadnais Lake.

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2022 Water Monitoring Report Summary2022 Water Monitoring Report Summary

Discover some of the key 2022 data from VLAWMO's waterbodies. These reports offer a bite-sized version of the full-length water monitoring report.

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2022 Annual Report

2022 Annual Report

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2024 Water Monitoring Report Summary2024 Water Monitoring Report Summary

Discover some of the key 2024 data from VLAWMO's waterbodies. This report offers a bite-sized version of the full-length water monitoring report.

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Lambert Creek Map

A map of Lambert Creek, RC Ditch 14, and its branches.

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Charley Lake Review

A Lake Review for Charley Lake.

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2023 Annual Report

2023 Annual Report

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2024 Water Monitoring Report2024 Water Monitoring Report

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2022 Annual Report Summary

2022 Annual Report Summary

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Soil Health Grant Policy

The 2026 policy for VLAWMO's Soil Health Grant Program.

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2023 Water Monitoring Report Summary2023 Water Monitoring Report Summary

Discover some of the key 2023 data from VLAWMO's waterbodies. This report offer a bite-sized version of the full-length water monitoring report.

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2022 Internal Control Letter

2022 Internal Control Letter

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Aquatic plants versus native plants found in Pleasant Lake

This staff-written article, from the February 2024 issue of the North Oaks News, offers information on how to distinguish between the plants found in…

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Rain Barrel Grant Application

The 2026 application for VLAWMO's Rain Barrel Grant Program.

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2023 Water Monitoring Report

Water monitoring data gives us important insight into the health of our watershed. Discover an overview of this data from 2023.

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East Vadnais and Sucker Lake Review

East Vadnais and Sucker Lake Review

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Yard Waste & Wetlands Flyer

A brief overview of yard waste, its impact on local waters, and tips for responsible disposal.

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East and West Goose Lake Review

A Lake Review for East and West Goose Lake

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2021 Internal Control Letter

2021 Internal Control Letter

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2021 Annual Report

2021 Annual Report

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Wilkinson Lake Review

A Lake Review for Wilkinson Lake.

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2023 Annual Report Summary

2023 Annual Report Summary

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2023 Financial Statement

2023 Financial Statement

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Smart Salting Tip Card

Using salt wisely in the winter

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Gilfillan Lake Review

A Lake Review for Gilfillan Lake.

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Diverse and important underwater forests

This staff-written article, from the November 2023 issue of the North Oaks News, offers information on the links between aquatic plants and water…

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Grant Application Process Overview

A flow chart illustrating the steps in the grant application process.

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2021 Financial Statement

2021 Financial Statement

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2021 Governance Communication

2021 Governance Communication

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Pleasant Lake Review

A Lake Review for Pleasant Lake.

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Only Rain Down the Drain Flyer

An overview of storm drains, what can go down them, and how to get involved in protecting local waters.

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Tamarack Lake Review

A Lake Review for Tamarack Lake.

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Deep Lake Review

A Lake Review for Deep Lake.

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Gem Lake Review

A Lake Review for Gem Lake.

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Pleasant Lake System Carp Management Report

A report covering efforts to manage the common carp population in Pleasant Lake and connected water bodies throughout 2024.

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2023 Internal Control Letter

2023 Internal Control Letter

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2022 Governance Communication

2022 Governance Communication

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Birch Lake Review

Birch Lake Review

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Junior Watershed Explorer Workbook

This interactive workbook was developed by local Minnesota Water Stewards to offer a variety of activities for kids of all ages. Follow along to…

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2021 Annual Report Summary

2021 Annual Report Summary

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What's with the weeds?

This staff-written article, from the September 2023 issue of the North Oaks News, offers information on the aquatic plants found in Pleasant Lake.

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Landscape Level 1 Grant Policy

The 2026 policy for VLAWMO's Landscape Level 1 Grant Program.

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Landscape Level 2 Grant Policy

The 2026 policy for VLAWMO's Landscape Level 2 Grant Program

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Gem Lake Review

A Lake Review for Gem Lake.

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Tamarack Lake Review

A Lake Review for Tamarack Lake.

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Gilfillan Lake Review

A Lake Review for Gilfillan Lake.

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Grant Programs Overview

This flyer gives key information on VLAWMO's grant programs.

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Amelia Lake Review

A Lake Review for Amelia Lake.

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VLAWMO Joint Powers Agreement (JPA)

This JPA with member communities establishes VLAWMO to cooperatively manage and plan for surface water management in the watershed.

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Grant Programs Overview

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