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 DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 30, 2011: See the How To Apply page for information about how to get an application. We have a couple applications in, and others have talked
about completing them so we hope to accommodate any applications this fall.
Comments and suggestions are appreciated and can be directed to applications@starLakes.org
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Next Star Lake Board Meeting
to be announced
for October 2011 |
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We have two new Star Lake Associations the 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
Congratulations to two more excellent associations working hard to protect and improve the waters of Minnesota
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