Valley Branch Watershed District

The Valley Branch Watershed District (VBWD) does a fantastic job of helping to protect our local waters, including management plans and annual reporting. Their annual Aquatic Plants and Management point-intercept survey is an invaluable source of water quality and AIS data in Lake Elmo lakes.

You can find the latest reports here: 

• Results of 2024 Point-Intercept Aquatic Plant Surveys

• 2024 Point-Intercept Aquatic Plant Surveys

Lake Elmo Park Reserve

The Lake Elmo Park Reserve is 2,165 acres (3 ½ square miles) with 80 percent of its acreage set aside for preservation and protection. Lake Elmo lake is an important part of this ecosystem. 

The Park Reserve provides public access to Lake Elmo lake, an facilities the include a fishing pier, a motorized boat launch, and a canoe/kayak launch. 

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

The mission of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is to work with Minnesotans to conserve and manage the state's natural resources, to provide outdoor recreation opportunities, and to provide for commercial uses of natural resources in a way that creates a sustainable quality of life.

Take the pledge to protect Minnesota waters and demonstrate your commitment and care to prevent the spread of AIS in Minnesota. 

University of Minnesota 

The Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC) is dedicated to fighting the spread and impact of aquatic invasive species on Minnesota’s beloved lakes and rivers.