The Crow Wing Lake Association was founded to promote the welfare and improvement of Crow Wing Lake. Its membership consists of 85% representation of the lake property owners, a Board of Directors, and a network of Area Representatives.
This site is provided by the CWLA to serve as an information source and forum for property owners and friends of Crow Wing Lake in Fort Ripley, Minnesota.
Announcements & Calendar
2025 Swimmer's Itch & Weed Treatment Authorization Forms
Authorization Form - Due May 1st!
In case it's hard to tell, it IS spring again on CWL!
That means it's time to send in your 2025 Weed Treatment Authorization Form. In order to qualify your lakeshore for the free swimmer's itch treatment, (along with invasive Curly Leaf Pondweed and nuisance weed, Sago Pond Weed) this form MUST be MAILED to our treatment vendor NO LATER than May 1.
If you don't return your signed authorization by the deadline, the DNR likely won't allow any treatment adjacent to your property. Also, if you want to pay for an additional Swimmer's Itch treatment, indicate this on the form and enclose a check payable directly to Central Minnesota Aquatics. The estimated dates of treatment are indicated on the form.
We apologize that our weed treatment vendor is unable to accept an electronic return of these forms...so please PRINT the form and return it by US MAIL to:
CENTRAL LAKES AQUATICS.
26735 Middle Cullen Road
Nisswa, MN 56468
If you have questions, please direct them to Ron Duy at centralmnaquatics@q.com
or contact our LID Director Rick at rickcrow.home@gmail.com
Note: The DNR requires that in addition to receiving the Weed Authorization form to ALLOW treatment, we must also post a notice that says:
If for some reason, you prefer to OPT-OUT and NOT have any weed treatment near your shoreline, please contact Rick Pederson at rickcrow.home@gmail.com to let him know.
Fall 2024 Newsletter, Fall Meeting, & Election of new Officers
It's once again time to gather with your neighbors for the annual CWLA and LID Meeting
Saturday, August 24 at the St. Mathias Park Community Center.
9:00 coffee and donuts
9:30 CWLA and LID Annual Fall Meeting
There will be an election of officers....and a plea for some new volunteers. Please consider sharing a bit of your time to volunteer for a few needs that are listed in the newsletter. See details in the attached newsletter. A ballot is included in the newsletter and may be mailed if you are not able to attend the meeting.
If you have simply forgotten to pay your $15 Association dues, you may do so at the meeting or on line at www.crowwinglake.org
Thank you to our current Board and volunteers for keeping our Association an active one to help us all enjoy a vibrant CWL Community!
Spring 2024 Newsletter Published
2024 Swimmer's Itch & Weed Treatment Authorization Forms
Authorization Form - Due May 1st!
In case it's hard to tell, it IS spring on CWL!
That means it's time to send in your 2024 Weed Treatment Authorization Form. In order to qualify your lakeshore for the free swimmer's itch treatment, (along with invasive Curly Leaf Pondweed and nuisance weed, Sago Pond Weed) this form MUST be MAILED to our treatment vendor NO LATER than May 1.
Please "get'er done" and remind your neighbors to do so as well.
We apologize that our weed treatment vendor is unable to accept an electronic return of these forms...so please PRINT the form and return it by US MAIL to:
CENTRAL LAKES AQUATICS.
26735 Middle Cullen Road
Nisswa, MN 56468
If you have questions, please direct them to Ron Duy at centralmnaquatics@q.com
or contact our LID Director Rick at rickcrow.home@gmail.com
Note: The DNR requires that in addition to receiving the Weed Authorization form to ALLOW treatment, we must also post a notice that says:
If for some reason, you prefer to OPT-OUT and NOT have any weed treatment near your shoreline, please contact Rick Pederson at rickcrow.home@gmail.com to let him know.
Fall 2023 Newsletter Published & CWLA Fall Meeting/Brunch will be on Aug. 26th
We hope to see you on Saturday, August 26 for our CWLA Brunch and fall meeting. Erin has found great neighbors to make egg bakes and we'll have coffee and donuts of course, fruit and lots of great conversation. New neighbors, you are especially invited. We'd love to meet you and keep you updated on Lake Improvement business.
Saturday, August 26
9:00 Brunch, 9:30 meeting
St Mathias Town Hall
2023 Curlyleaf Treatment
May 1, 2023
Dear Crow Wing Lake Property Owner,
Please be advised that during May – June 2023 Central Minnesota Aquatics will treat limited areas of Crow Wing Lake for the control of curlyleaf pondweed. Treatment will be accomplished by using Aquathol K which is a Minnesota DNR and EPA approved product.
If you do NOT want treatment to occur within 150 feet in front of your shoreline property on Crow Wing Lake you must notify Central Minnesota Aquatics, Inc. at 218 963-7345 prior to May 10, 2023. Thank you for your participation.
If you have any questions, please contact Central Minnesota Aquatics, Inc. at 218-963-7345.