Minnesota's State Legislature formally established a Star Lakes and Rivers program in 2008 (Minnesota Statutes 2008 103B.701). This legislation also creates a Star Lake Board charged with promoting the program, developing more specific and detailed procedures and criteria for applicants, formally designating Star Lakes and Star Rivers, and implementing and overseeing on-going program operations.
The Star Lake Board was established to encourage and reward citizen-based lake and river associations that actively participate in protecting and enhancing surface waters of Minnesota. The enabling legislation reflects a belief that broad citizen participation provides a very cost effective means of protecting our water resources. The Star Lakes initiative is designed to foster broader citizen participation through financial incentives, educational efforts, and public-private partnerships.
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STAR LAKE OR RIVER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. WHEN WE GET A BATCH OF APPLICATIONS THE RATING COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THEM. THIS USUALLY WILL HAPPEN ABOUT THREE TIMES A YEAR: See the How To Apply page for information about how to get an application.
Comments and suggestions are appreciated and can be directed to applications@starLakes.org
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Check out the new "Star Association Activities" page
Click on the Star Assoc Activities link on the left side of any page.
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Next Star Lake Board Meeting
to be announced
Summer of 2012
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We have three new Star Lake Associations that will be formally given Star Status at the next Board Meeting.
Pelican Lake Property Owners Association of Otter Tail County
Ten Mile Lake Association of Cass County
Lake Seven (Scalp) Lake Association of Otter Tail County
Congratulations to three more excellent associations working hard to protect and improve the waters of Minnesota
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