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The DLA is on Facebook: Like us Here: Twitter us here: @BeautifulDeerLk **** Wishing for spring on Deer Lake, but it will be awhile with yet another dump of snow!
****** Calling All DLA Photographers! As we prepare for another summer on Deer Lake, the DLA Boutique is exploring new options to offer through the Boutique. We have had many requests for different types of merchandise. There has also been a request to have a series of merchandise that celebrates the PETS on Deer Lake.
To help us meet this need, we are reaching out to see if you have new photos to share with us. Feel free to include any photos of your fur family! These photos need to be shared with the understanding that you are giving permission for us to use your photos for DLA merchandise.
If you sent us photos last year, we still have them, you do not need to resend them.
Below is the link to a drop box to place your photos. Please, put them in the drop box with their original size so we have high resolution photos.
or if you prefer Google
Or if you are not able to access either folder, please, just email them to me jackiesuej19@gmail.com
Let me know if you have any questions.
See you on the Lake!
Jackie, Holly, Barb and Elise
****** We regret to inform you of the passing of Dan Greer. In July 2019, Dan was elected to serve on DLA's Board of Directors. Dan was a longtime member and conscientious volunteer for the DLA Conservation Committee, performed maintenance services at Deer Lake Station, and was a mainstay volunteer at the Deer Lake Frolic picnic. We will miss Dan, and are forever grateful for his longtime service as a volunteer and Board member. An Obituary can be found here.
****** Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are a threat to our way of life on the lake! The Itasca AIS Program is currently hiring for the 2023 summer season, including both for Inspectors and for AIS Control & Monitoring Techs. It's helpful to Deer Lake directly and indirectly when we generate candidates for these positions. AIS Inspector candidates can request to work mostly or even solely on Deer Lake. Help protect Deer Lake, and commute to work in your own boat!
If you or anyone you know may be interested in serving as an AIS Inspector or AIS CM Tech this season, please see or forward the attached Flyers. The more applicants DLA sources for these positions the better. Great job for students 18+, for retirees, and anyone in between.
Please help us source candidates for these positions!
Here are links for the Job Descriptions:
Level 1 Inspectors are also needed! It's very helpful to Deer Lake if we can generate our own candidates for these positions!
If you or anyone you know may be interested in serving as an
AIS Inspector or Control Tech this season,
please provide them with this information as soon as possible.
These are great jobs for students 18+, for retirees, and anyone in between.
Last season inspectors were scheduled at the Deer Lake public access
nearly sunrise to sunset 7 days per week.
There were nearly 4000 boats inspected, with 137 hot water decontaminations.
All done right here at our own Deer Lake Station at the Public Boat Access.
This special care for our lake saved the day many times!
Thank you.
Click here for more information on Deer Lake Defence. A beach full of invasive mussles makes bare feet impossible! Video of AIS (featuring shots of Deer Lake)
****** Noon talks on topics of great interest to Lake Residents. These are free, on-line, one-hour noon-time seminars from experts covering a variety of topics, with Q&A. Beginning February 2 and continuing until November. 1st Thursdays of every month. Click here for more information and registration.
****** List of Neighborhood Communicators Message about Newsletter distribution via email.
****** And Please consider becoming a
Pretty View on County Road 62 in 1935 (photo from DeCoster Family) Points: Christmas from the left; Deer Path from the right; Battleship Island from left (barely visible). A Fourth Point on the far right of the photo (just past sappling), is Little Itasca. Pretty View Off-Leaf (2015) Pretty View Map showing the Three Points sighting the full length of Deer Lake. The Pretty View of Deer Lake today. We hope that the View can be improved in the future.
****** The DNR's Eagle Cam click for the cam
****** Information about Ticks Bluegreen Aglae Poison Ivy Black Bears And Much More
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This chart gives water levels on Deer Lake for the last decade:
Last fall of 2021, we had near record low lake water levels on Deer Lake. Then in the spring of 2022 rain and snow melt pushed the lake level to near record high. And now at the fall of 2022, we are back to very low water level. As you can see by the graph, the difference between highest and lowest is about one foot. The usual fluctuation is about six inches.
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DLA is introducing the Beautiful Deer Lake Water Quality Initiative. It long-term effort including AIS prevention strategies and initiatives to improve water quality by reducing phosphorus loads dumped into Deer Lake by streams, septic systems, storm-water run-off, and shoreline erosion. DLA is asking Deer Lake property owners to open our hearts to the lake and take action. Please join our effort to improve Deer Lake water quality. Thank you.
****** DEER LAKE FROLIC DLA Frolic was a big sucess and ev eryone had a great time! More Frolic details and Photos! ******
Now available from the Deer Lake Boutique: Limited-edition vintage-inspired Deer Lake notecards, on linen paper with matching envelopes. Other Items also available! Ten for $10.
***** Storms bring Welcome Water and Rainbows to Deer Lake See more Deer Lake Rainbows Here
******** Bear Island Please do not use Bear Island wood for camp fires on the Island. Be sure to bring your own firewood! ****** Anybody remember the giant slide at Pinehurst Lodge in the old days? **** New DLA Deer Lake Map! Deer Lake Map available for purchase! Available for purchase from the DLA Boutique.
If you're interested, place an order by sending an email to Elise Widen at
****** Boating on Deer Lake Photo by Sanna Pederson
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