Long Lake Watershed Association

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Keeping residents informed about the water quality and wildlife habitat of Long Lake, Pilot Pond and Everest Pond.

November Sunrise

Taken Nov. 10, 2015. Photo by Chuck Grothaus.

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November Sunrise

Taken Nov. 10, 2015. Photo by Chuck Grothaus.

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About

Welcome to our website.

The Long Lake Watershed Association (LLWA) created this site for the enjoyment, information, and education of those who live on the shores of Long Lake, Pilot Pond and Everest Pond in Apple Valley, Minnesota.

News

Want to get the latest news and information about Long Lake, Pilot Pond and Everest Pond? Click below to see articles, access City of Apple Valley water quality information, and more.

Photos

Long Lake resident Steve Russell shot many photographs of wildlife inhabiting the lake areas in Apple Valley.

Click the link to view some of Steve's many photos and see pictures taken by other area residents.

Meetings and Blog

Visit our Meetings / Blog page where we publish official association meeting minutes and other information about water quality in and around the Apple Valley, Minnesota area.

THE LATEST

10-Year TMDL Plan

The new Long Lake and Farquar Lake 10-Year TMDL Plan has been approved by the City of Apple Valley. Implementation of this new plan will begin in 2018.

To download and view the plan, please click the image above.

In this video from Steve Russell enjoy Long Lake from the tip of a kayak in 2015. Thanks to Steve for sharing his amazing photos and videos.

A new sign, installed by the city in Long Lake Park, describes the features and benefits of the iron-enhanced filtration system which was completed in 2014. The system filters phosphorous out of drainage water before it enters Long Lake.

There are two sand areas that total 8,600 square feet, funded primarily by a $137,000 grant from the Clean Water Fund.