Emily Lakes and Rivers Association
NOTICE
Emily Lakes and Rivers Association
P.O. Box 111
Emily, MN 56447
The Emily Lakes and Rivers Association has contracted to treat Eurasian Water Milfoil, an Aquatic Invasive Species in Lake Emily and Lake Mary in 2026.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has granted the Emily Lakes and Rivers Association a waiver of the requirement that the association obtain the signatures of approval of owners of lake-shore property. Instead, the Emily Lakes and Rivers Association will notify property owners of the treatment through alternate forms. This notice is one form that the Emily Lakes and Rivers Association is using to notify property owners. Other forms include but are not limited to notification through the association’s web page, member newsletter and annual meeting.
With regard to the treatment for this year, 2026:
1. The proposed date for treatment: June 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026
2. The target species for the treatment: Eurasian Water Milfoil
3. The method of control or product being used: EPA and MDA registered aquatic herbicides, such as but not limited to Florpyrauxifen-Benzyl, Diquat Dibromide.
4. How landowners my request that control not occur adjacent to the landowner's property: If you desire that the treatment of Eurasian Water Milfoil not occur adjacent to your property, please notify the Emily Lakes and Rivers Association immediately at the following address and email address below:
P.O. Box 111
Emily, MN 56447
Emily Lakes and Rivers Association is a non-profit organization created in August 2002 to represent the interests of our members on lakes Dahler, Emily and Mary and the Little Pine River in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
Our Mission
ELRA was organized to encourage wise use, management and preservation of the Emily lakes and rivers in order to maintain the delicate ecological balance which must be kept between the lakes, rivers and the adjacent shoreland. We will work to keep these waters and their surrounding watershed in good condition. Further, we will consider, recommend and endeavor, through responsible means, to bring about appropriate actions and funding by agencies of government, private individuals and corporations, to realize effective management and preservation of these valuable resources.
Our Actions to Promote Healthy Waters
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AIS Threats – Survey and monitor our lakes for Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM), zebra mussels, and Starry Stonewort. Complete treatments, as needed.
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Water Quality Monitoring – Secchi disk readings and lake level readings.
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Fish Stocking – Stock walleye fingerlings or yearlings in Lake Mary.
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Communications – Periodic newsletters and the Annual Membership meeting.
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Community Outreach – Sponsor the annual 4th of July Boat Parade, coordinate with local government and other non-profits, inform the community about our mission at local festivals and craft events.
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Actions Items – Research and complete action items as requested by our members.