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Finally some SNOW!!

ICE-IN happened the night of December 5-6;

Click here for pictures of a glorious Deer Lake Ice-Day!

 

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Click the many Underlined Links found on the Homepage!!

DLA EMAIL

DLA EMAIL SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

Spring 2011 DLA NEWSLETTER

Message about the Newsletter distribution via Email

DLA Membership App

Deer Lake Weather Report 

Deer Lake Weather Map

Deer Lake Weather Data, 2011

BIG Weather Movie (wait for it to load)

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Last update: 1-27-12;  New Happy New Year Everyone!

 Check this weather map out:  BIG Weather Movie

Dr. A. Richard "Dick" Baldwin  (1918-2011)  Dick's Legacy

 

 

  Why won't this area of shoreline freeze over like the rest of the lake?  See the report on Deer Lake Diagnostic study, by IWLP, ICC and SWCD.

 2011 Deer Lake Loon Count Report

 Final Results are in for the DLA FIshing Contest!!

 

  What are the men cooking up?  An ongoing Thursday morning 8AM Breakfast at Camp Hiawatha!  All mens in the area are invited thru the winter months!  See event details below.

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**LOON WATCHERS NEEDED for new DNR Sensitive Shores Assessement

*  Itasca Water Legacy Partnership invites your support!! 

*  DLA EMail Project continues to encourage your participation; 

*  More Links to Area Attractions and Agencies HERE

 *  Look for AnnouncementsPeople, and Hints pages in the FORUM section--

*  We welcome your submissions

Looking forward to Spring!      Photo by Tom Kleinkauf

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Upcoming Events 

 

On-Going Deer Lake Events

 

Thursdays, beginning September 8th @ 8:00AM

Deer Lake Mens' Breakfast

Baldwin Commons at Camp Hiawatha (Hwy 19)

All mens in the area are invited thru the winter months!!

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Otter Tracks on Deer Lake (still very little snow)       Photo by Jack Jones

 

 

Ice Boating on Deer Lake.  

 

Winter view from Bonnie Point toward Deer Haven  (Photo by Donalyn Dealy)

 

Foggy Morning           Photo by Pam Brown

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DLA Boutique 

 

The DLA Boutique has just received a new shipment of the

Hand Painted Deer Lake Mugs.

These mugs are great for sipping on the shores of Deer Lake

and they make a great gift!

Call Elise Widen @ 246-2708,

or (612)-868-5083 (off-season)

Gunny @ 246-8670

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The year's best photos of Deer Lake and its environs can be found on the Gallery page.  Contributions for this year start now!  Please submit your best (digital) photos to the webmaster.  Space may require a limit of three pictures.  Photos should be lake-oriented, but this can include buildings, wildlife, people, weather formations, and other Deer Lake activities or scenes of all sorts.  Send photos as email attachment photos in .jpg format with largest size/resolution possible to:

Sunset at the End of the Dock, and the End of the Season       Photo by Rich Anderson

Photos from 2011 have been moved to their own page: CLICK HERE!

 

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began at the Opening Bell,
May 14th and has now Expired on September 5th
 
 
 
For more information see the Fishing Contest Page in Fun Time Activities Section, or just click the link!   
 
 

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County News

The Environmental Assessment Worksheet has been completed for LWBC on Deer Lake.  Because there is potential for significant ecological effects from the proposed project an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was ordered on Feb. 23.  The EIS must be completed before LWBC can proceed to the permitting process which will also have to address the illegality of permitting Commercial development in a Residential land use zone.

More information can be found here:

Living Word Bible Corp. on Kocemba Bay   
         
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  Changing Looks
to the 
Pretty View 
on
East Deer Lake Road


The Pretty View from the Deer Lake Look-out on Co. Rd. 62 goes all the way across the length of Deer Lake, from north-east to south-west.

Deer Lake History 

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Some handy links to click and explore!

Two NEW Items of Interest: 

WI DNR: Fish and Trees

MN DNR: Invasive Species in Itasca County

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Shoreland Best Management Practice Information

This webpage from the University of Minnesota Extension Service includes fact-sheets designed to assist shoreland property owners in protecting and preserving water quality.  These include information on septic systems, shoreline stabilization, erosion control, lawns and gardens, invasive species, and much more.  Scroll to bottom for index of topics.

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Itasca County Interactive Map

This GIS map of the county includes parcel information.

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Minnesota DNR

Our DNR Lake ID Number is 310719

DNR Lake Information

THE WATER'S EDGE

Helping Fish and Wildlife on your Lakeshore Property.

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 MORE LINKS HERE!

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In 2008 Camp Hiawatha installed a vast shoreland buffer to protect the lake water quality from erosion and run-off.  Much of the cost came from grants and a donation from the Deer Lake Association.

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About Deer Lake

Deer Lake is located in Itasca County about 12 miles north of Grand Rapids and about 8 miles NE of Deer River. The lake covers about 4,156 acres and is roughly 5 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. The lake has no inlets and only one outlet, DeerRiver. Its water comes from rainfall and many surface and underground springs. There were 373 homes or cabins counted during the 2005 survey, indicating moderate to high shoreline development. 

Often called the "Lake of the Changing Colors",
DeerLake's crystal-clear water contains minerals that changes it's water to a brilliant blue-green color on a bright summer day. This color, along with it's many islands and miles of scenic shoreline, make DeerLake one of northern Minnesota
's treasures.

DeerLake's depth ranges up to 121 feet. There are many reefs and rockpiles, some rising suddenly in mid-lake. This rock structure is great for fishing, but presents real concerns for the safe boater. Many anglers come to catch trophy muskies, but small-mouth & large-mouth bass, walleyed pike, northern pike and a wide assortment of panfish are also present. Very clear water presents a challenge for daytime fishing.

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Principium individualtionis            Photo by Sanna Pederson
 

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