These notes summarize the discussion and powerpoint that was used during the LLWA meeting. Below are links to the QR codes that are shown in the attached powerpoint. Ellice Trail Update:  Ellice Trail Feasibility Report & Preliminary Design MN DNR Shoreline Alterations (RipRap):  Shoreline Alterations: Riprap Dakota County SWCD Tree Sale:  Tree Sale - Dakota County-SWCD Water Efficiency Rebates:  Water Efficiency Rebate | Apple Valley, MN - Official Website Dakota County SWCD

Long Lake Watershed Association Meeting Agenda Date:  January 13, 2026 Time:  5:00 PM Location:  7100 147 th  Street West Apple Valley, MN 55124 (Regent Conference Room) 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Lake Management Updates Fish stocking and rough fish removal efforts (Goldfish competition) Nutrient filtering bags Plant surveys and Curly-leaf Pondweed treatment  Fish Surveys Potential aquatic plant reintroduction plans (Alimagnet example) Alum feasibility study and potentia

A Public Service Announcement for all LLWA members: Good Afternoon, The City of Apple Valley has turned on the aerator at Lake Farquar. Thin ice and warning signs are posted per the DNR permit. Please use extreme caution if recreating on the lake. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you. Brian Hartman | Water Resources Specialist 952.380.7677 | brian.hartman@applevalleymn.gov

Please hold the date for our next Long Lake Watershed Association (LLWA) Meeting Tuesday, January 13th at 5 pm. Venue: Regent Conference Room at City Hall An agenda will be sent out in the first full week of January, but expect an update on the fish stocking, curly leaf pondweed treatment, plant surveys, and grant applications for future interventions to help us improve the water quality in our Ponds and Lake. Meanwhile, enjoy the Holidays!!"

The MN DNR stocked 100 adult Northern Pike into Long Lake this afternoon (12/5/2025). They also stocked 25 adult Northern Pike into Everest pond that connects to Long Lake. The idea is that the Pike will feed on the Goldfish population, which should help improve water quality and vegetation in Everest Pond and Long Lake since Goldfish are bottom feeders. Paul Habegger, President of LLWA spoke with the DNR as they were stocking, and they said some of the Pike were quite large

To generally assess the health of Long Lake, and specifically to see the impact of the Spring treatment of Curlyleaf Pondweed (CLP), two...

Update with Date of Treatment to Previous Post re: CLP Blue Water Science completed the annual pre-treatment aquatic plant survey on Long...

Blue Water Science completed the annual pre-treatment aquatic plant survey on Long Lake to determine curly-leaf pondweed (CLP) treatment...

Agenda  Welcome and Introductions  Lake Drawdown Results  Fisheries Survey Results  Water Quality Update  Iron Enhanced Sand Filter...

Please attend the next LLWA meeting.  The City of Apple Valley has some exciting data/results to share, and we can meet the newly hired...