Two Rivers Lake Mission: Preserve and protect the integrity of the lake....
Who Are We?
In the fall of 2009, Two Rivers Lake was added to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s list of Impaired Waters. We joined together then to form “Friends of Two Rivers Lake” and incorporated with the State of Minnesota as a 501C3 non-profit organization which put us in a stronger position for funding thru grants and being able to have donations be tax deductible.
Why Join?
We have many lake property owners as members and many “Friends” who don’t actually live on the beautiful lake, but care about our mission. We appreciate each and every one of our members. We continually work for a membership of 100% lake property owners and as many friends of the lake… it takes a village. Currently, everyone who enjoys the lake benefits from the Association’s work and mission.
Become a Member or Donate?
If you use this beautiful lake, please consider becoming a member or contributing a donation.
An annual membership fee is $60 per family or $30 for an individual.
You can pay by PayPal (button below) or checks made payable to Friends of Two Rivers Lake and sent to PO Box 493, Avon, MN 56310.
If paying with PayPal, use only the “friends and family” link or we are charged a fee. Also, your PayPal account must be linked to a bank account or PayPal balance (NOT A CREDIT CARD). Thank you!
Our Accomplishments
- Participated in the Healthy Lakes & Rivers Partnership Program - allowing eligibility for their grants
- Raised over $55,000 in grant money to further projects
- Support walleye stocking and carp trap maintenance by the St. Anna Sportsman Club
- Spring and Summer annual clean-up of lake, public access and of roads surrounding lake
- Educating land owners about what they can do to protect the lake
- Septic systems tested and out of compliance systems fixed
- Issues we identified that were rectified by partnering with the MN Pollution Control Agency:
- Grazing located on west side
- Excavated pile of debris found south of Albany
- Worked with the City of Albany to eliminate discharge of algae in their treated wastewater
- Monthly water clarity and phosphorus testing of the lake and watershed- funding and sampling by lake association, tested in lab
- Annual community events
- Representation and lobbying at the township, county and state level
- Make being a member fun, frequent social gatherings, etc.
- Identified and removed the obstructions from the lake outlet (Stearns County Ditch #28) that caused the flooding of Two Rivers Lake
- Started a boat inspection program to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species among the lakes in Minnesota
- Began a lake treatment program to control curlyleaf pondweed
- Established a database of members for easy communication of lake and community events, as well as notifying members of lost items, items for sale, and items of concern
- Grazing located on west side
- Excavated pile of debris found south of Albany
- Worked with the City of Albany to eliminate discharge of algae in their treated wastewater
Do you want to get involved? Become a member? Submit the form below and we will reach out to you. Thanks for your interest in our lake.
Board of Directors
