Ann Lake Improvement Club, Inc.

08/12/2025

Here's an interesting article on the effects of riprap to lakes. If you look around our Lake you can see a couple of projects that were done with more natural vegetation rather than rock rip rap. Sherburne Soil and Water Conservation District is a good resource for planning shoreline projects

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/08/12/minnesota-is-armoring-its-shorelines-with-rocks-but-lakes-are-paying-a-price?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMIKSNjbGNrAwgpGGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEepr1rNdI6R-Xy2G9amUXk1apAVepvadToqpZV2UBIa8Feqi4eBQkH1ChzTFA_aem_jPLrnDaxZ65XdKIvWlNA1w

Homeowners increasingly layer rocks on their shores to prevent lake shorelines from eroding. But experts say rock riprap increases pollution and warms lakes, creating conditions that spur algae blooms. And often, it’s not necessary.

08/08/2025

What a wonderful Night to Unite gathering on August 5, 2025. Thank you to Zimmerman/Livonia Fire, Sherburne County Mounted Patrol and the Sherburne County Public Works department for stopping by. You all were a big hit and we appreciate you. Thanks also to the ice cream scoopers and other helpers and thanks to our neighbors for attending.

08/04/2025

Heres a chance to support neighboring Big Eagle Lake.

08/02/2025

Win seats to a Vikings game! Buy a $10 raffle ticket now and secure your chance to win before they are sold out. The drawing will be held Saturday Aug 9 at Lupulin Brewing Company. You don't have to be present to win. Respond in the comments to purchase a ticket via Venmo. Lupulin Brewing Company

07/27/2025

This year’s Starry Trek event will be Saturday, August 9th from 8:30am until 1:00pm. Volunteers will meet at the Big Lake Township Park for snacks and instruction on how to search a lake for AIS, then will disperse in groups to lakes across the county.
For more information about Starry Trek, visit the webpage below and be sure to sign up by August 7th!
Learn more and register here: https://maisrc.umn.edu/starrytrek

07/22/2025

Night to Unite is Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 6:30pm. Come connect with your neighbors, chat with members of the Sherburne County Sheriff’s office and the Zimmerman/Livonia fire department all while enjoying free ice cream! See you at the Clubhouse near the public boat landing.

07/11/2025

July 4th boat parade! Thanks to those that participated.

06/27/2025

Join the boat parade around Ann Lake on the 4th of July. Meet at the boat landing and be ready to go at 2:00pm.

06/04/2025

Another bear sighting, this time on the east side of the lake. He/she looks like they came right down 15, went up the driveway and into the back yard.

06/02/2025

A new state law will require boaters to have a watercraft operator's permit to drive a boat or jet ski beginning on July 1, 2025, for those under 21 years old.