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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.
Water Monitoring Report
Water monitoring data gives us important insight into the health of our watershed.
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
View agendas and minutes for our Board of Directors and Technical Commission meetings
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Amelia Lake Review
A Lake Review for Amelia Lake.
2023 Annual Report Summary
2023 Annual Report Summary
2021 Financial Statement
2021 Financial Statement
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…
Landscape Level 2 Grant Policy
The 2026 policy for VLAWMO's Landscape Level 2 Grant Program
East Vadnais and Sucker Lake Review
East Vadnais and Sucker Lake Review
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Birch Lake Review
Birch Lake Review
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…
Grant Application Process Overview
A flow chart illustrating the steps in the grant application process.
Wilkinson Lake Review
A Lake Review for Wilkinson Lake.
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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Gilfillan Lake Review
A Lake Review for Gilfillan Lake.
Charley Lake Review
A Lake Review for Charley Lake.
Pleasant Lake Review
A Lake Review for Pleasant Lake.
2023 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report
2021 Governance Communication
2021 Governance Communication
Soil Health Grant Policy
The 2026 policy for VLAWMO's Soil Health Grant Program.
Invasive common carp removal in Pleasant Lake: reaching goals and looking back
This staff written article, from the March 2026 issue of the North Oaks News, reflects on invasive carp removal in Pleasant Lake.
Watershed Management Plan
The VLAWMO Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan includes management standards and procedures for surface water, wetland, and groundwater issues.
2023 Governance Communication
2023 Governance Communication
Lambert Creek Map
A map of Lambert Creek, RC Ditch 14, and its branches.
Gem Lake Review
A Lake Review for Gem Lake.
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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Grant Programs Overview
This flyer gives key information on VLAWMO's grant programs.
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.
Smart Salting Tip Card
Using salt wisely in the winter
2023 Financial Statement
2023 Financial Statement
Deep Lake Review
A Lake Review for Deep Lake.
2021 Annual Report Summary
2021 Annual Report Summary
Yard Waste & Wetlands Flyer
A brief overview of yard waste, its impact on local waters, and tips for responsible disposal.
Rain Barrel Grant Application
The 2026 application for VLAWMO's Rain Barrel Grant Program.
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.
2022 Annual Report Summary
2022 Annual Report Summary
Stormwater Pond Flyer
A brief overview of stormwater ponds and how they are maintained.
2024 Water Monitoring Report2024 Water Monitoring Report
Water monitoring data gives us important insight into the health of our watershed. Discover an overview of this data from 2024.
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Black Lake Review
A Lake Review for Black Lake.
West Vadnais Lake Review
A Lake Review for West Vadnais Lake.
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2022 Internal Control Letter
2022 Internal Control Letter
Pleasant Lake System Carp Management Report (2025)
A report covering efforts to manage the carp population in Pleasant Lake and connected waterbodies throughout 2025.
2022 Financial Statement
2022 Financial Statement
VLAWMO Joint Powers Agreement (JPA)
This JPA with member communities establishes VLAWMO to cooperatively manage and plan for surface water management in the watershed.
Landscape Level 1 Grant Policy
The 2026 policy for VLAWMO's Landscape Level 1 Grant Program.
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…
2022 Governance Communication
2022 Governance Communication
2023 Internal Control Letter
2023 Internal Control Letter
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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2024 Annual Report
The full-length annual review of VLAWMO's activities in 2024.
2021 Annual Report
2021 Annual Report
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.
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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Pleasant Lake System Carp Management Report (2024)
A report covering efforts to manage the common carp population in Pleasant Lake and connected water bodies throughout 2024.
Tamarack Lake Review
A Lake Review for Tamarack Lake.
2021 Internal Control Letter
2021 Internal Control Letter
2022 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
East and West Goose Lake Review
A Lake Review for East and West Goose Lake