11/06/25 Special Board Meeting
2025-11-06 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 841 9359 9576
Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Minnesota Watersheds Annual Conference and Delegates
Budget Workshop

a) Memo
b) Budget Changes Summary
c) Budget Scenarios Comparison Table
d) Budget Projection Option 1 (23.7% levy increase in 2026)
e) Budget Projection Option 2 (15.6% levy increase in 2026)
f) Budget Projection Option 3 (19.9% levy increase in 2026)

Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – November 20, 2025 6:30 pm

Winter Perennial Prepping
2025-11-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Wildcat Community Center, 29330 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN, 55045, United States
The joy of perennials is that they come back year after year…that is if they are prepared for the harsh MN winters. You can save money, time, and headaches by following a few easy steps as well as learn some tips and techniques by joining us for this great class. Participants will receive native plant books, and several gift certificates from area nurseries and will be given as door prizes.

https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/course/3097/fall-2025/winter-perennial-prepping

Office Holiday - Veterans Day 2025
2025-11-11
The Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District office will be closed to observe this holiday.

Managing and Minimizing Wildlife Damage
2025-11-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center, 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Shrubs and trees can make a tasty snack for winter wildlife. We will chat about different strategies to keep the deer, rabbits and other chewing critters at bay this winter. A few small steps and techniques can save you money and headaches. Participants will receive native plant books and several gift certificates from area nurseries will be given as door prizes.

https://forestlake.ce.eleyo.com/course/8294/fall-2025/managing-and-minimizing-wildlife-damage

Bee Houses Parent/Child Ages 5-10
2025-11-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center, 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Come and join us to learn about bee basics and the importance of native bees. We will also be making bee houses to take home. Turn your crafty creativity into functional fun. More bees means more fruits, veggies and flowers in your own backyard! Supplies and materials are provided, just bring your creativity.

https://forestlake.ce.eleyo.com/course/8270/fall-2025/bee-houses-parent-child-ages-5-10

11/18/25 CAC Meeting
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:00

Fall Septic System Care
2025-11-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Wildcat Community Center, 29330 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN, 55045, United States
How does your individual septic system really work? How can you as a homeowner care for and protect your investment to maximize the life of the system? There are many simple things you can do to extend the life of your septic system while at the same time maximizing efficiency, reducing expensive repairs, and protecting water quality. Participants will receive an informational folder full of great publications.

https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/course/3099/fall-2025/fall-septic-system-care

11/20/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-11-20 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 878 2773 9160
Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – October 9, 2025
b) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – October 23, 2025
c) Resiliency Project Development Grant Applications

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Hearing – Rule Change – 9.0

Presentation

Public Open Forum
Advisory Committee Updates
New Business

a) WCD Service Agreement
b) Chisago SWCD Service Agreement
c) Moody Lake Ag Practices Budget Amendment
d) MN Paid Leave
e) 2026 Staff Work Plan

Presentation
YouTube Recording

f) 5-Year Program & Project Plan

Presentation
YouTube Recording

Old Business

a) MN Watersheds Annual Conference

MN Watersheds Region 3 Caucus Packet
Event Program

b) Alum Treatment Scope of Work

Report of Staff

a) Administrator

Program Update – Interagency Communication
Project Update

b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – December 18, 2025, 6:30 pm

Office Holiday - Thanksgiving 2025
2025-11-27

Office Holiday - Day After Thanksgiving 2025
2025-11-28

MN Watersheds Annual Conference 2025
2025-12-03 - 2025-12-05 | Grand View Lodge, 23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, MN, 56468, United States
A quorum of the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District Board of Managers may attend the Minnesota Watersheds Annual Conference in Nisswa, MN.
Open Meeting Notice

Build Your Own Lures
2025-12-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Wildcat Community Center, 29330 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN, 55045, United States
Get ready for a fun, family-friendly adventure! Kids, bring an adult along for the ride!
Why do fish chase after one lure but ignore the next one? Do they see every color, certain colors, or none at all? We will be talking about and looking at a wide variety of gadgets and lures, as well as giving you a chance to make your own to take home and try out. All the supplies and materials are provided, just bring your creativity.
https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/course/3100/fall-2025/build-your-own-lures

Butterfly Bombs
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center, 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Join us to learn about the magical and mystical journey of the monarch butterfly. We will follow the migration and incredible journey of these insects. We will also be making butterfly bombs to help increase the population of their favorite and necessary foods…milkweeds! All supplies and materials are provided, just bring your creativity.

https://forestlake.ce.eleyo.com/course/8272/fall-2025/butterfly-bombs-parent-child-ages-5-10

12/16/25 CAC Meeting
2025-12-16 17:00 - 18:00

12/18/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-12-18 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 813 2067 5126
Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Special Board Meeting Minutes – November 6, 2025
b) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – November 20, 2025

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Comment Opportunity on 2026 Budget & Levy
Public Open Forum
Advisory Committee Updates
New Business

a) 2025 Blue Water Science Yearend Reports
b) 2025 Aquatic Invasive Species Report

YouTube Yearend Summary Video

c) 2025 Watercraft Inspection Report

YouTube Yearend Summary Video

d) 2025 Yearend Accounting & Reimbursement Requests

Old Business

a) Revision to Rule 9.0
b) 2026 Budget & Levy
c) Forest Lake Alum Treatment Project Closeout
d) Governance Manual Update
e) 2026 Staff Work Plan
f) 5-Year Program & Project Plan
g) 2025 Education & Outreach Yearend Report

YouTube Yearend Summary Video

h) 2026 Education & Outreach Implementation Plan

Report of Staff

a) Administrator

Program Update – Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership

YouTube Video

Project Update

b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – January 8, 2026, 6:30 pm

Office Holiday - Christmas Eve 2025
2025-12-24

Office Holiday - Christmas 2025
2025-12-25

Office Holiday – New Year’s Day 2026
2026-01-01

Build Your Own Lures - Winter 2026
2026-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Chisago Lakes High School, 29400 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN, United States
Get ready for a fun, family-friendly adventure! Kids, bring an adult along for the ride!
Why do fish chase after one lure but ignore the next one? Do they see every color, certain colors, or none at all? We will be talking about and looking at a wide variety of gadgets and lures, as well as giving you a chance to make your own to take home and try out. All the supplies and materials are provided, just bring your creativity.
https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/course/3238/winter-2026/build-your-own-lures

01/08/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-01-08 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 851 9347 1516
Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
New Business

a) Election of Officers and Liaison Appointments
b) Community Advisory Committee Appointments
c) Designation of Newspapers and Banks
d) Review Bank Signers-Viewers-Credit Card Holders
e) Lower St. Croix Partnership Metro Convene Meeting
f) Section 125 POP

Old Business

a) Bone Lake South Property Short-term Management
b) Rule 9 Revision Resolution

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update

Report of Officers and Managers

LSC-Keeping Our Communities Growing and Clean Water Flowing

Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – January 22, 2026, 6:30 pm

01/13/26 CAC Meeting
2026-01-13 17:00 - 18:00

Snow Seeding - Winter 2026
2026-01-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center, 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Spring is often thought to be the time to plant seed, but winter has its advantages. When we sow seed in winter, the seed will remain dormant all winter long and will germinate on nature’s schedule in the spring. Winter seeding can even be more effective than spring and summer seedings. Join us to learn more about this method and how to increase your spring germination and seed success. You will receive a folder full of great information, a native plant book and several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists.

https://forestlake.ce.eleyo.com/course/8537/winter-2026-jan-apr/snow-seeding

Office Holiday – Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026
2026-01-19

01/22/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-01-22 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 822 9099 5882
Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – December 18, 2025

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Open Forum
Advisory Committee Updates
New Business

a) 2025 Blue Water Science Reports
b) 2026 Aquatic Plant Surveys Service Agreement
c) Clean Water Partnership Loan E Application

Old Business

a) 2025 Aquatic Invasive Species Program Yearend Summary
b) 2025 Yearend Watercraft Inspection Program Report
c) Timm’s Marina Environmental Assessment Worksheet

Report of Staff

a) Administrator
b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – February 12, 2026, 6:30 pm

Watershed Connections: Loons and Local Lakes
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Forest Lake Senior Community Center, 767 4th St SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
We’re all a little loony for Minnesota’s state bird! Whether you only know Common Loons by their iconic calls, or you are a long-time loon watcher, these charismatic birds will never stop surprising you. We will dive into the physical and behavioral characteristics that make Common Loons unique, while highlighting the relationship loons have with the intricate freshwater ecosystems. We will also learn what we can do to better protect loons from the environmental conflicts they face today.
Maddi Nistler is the Education & Outreach Manager at the National Loon Center in Crosslake, MN. Her life-long love for the outdoors and inner workings of the natural world has led her to become a MN Master Naturalist and advocate for Common Loons.
This FREE workshop will be held at the Forest Lake Senior Community Center (767 4th St SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025) starting at 6:00 p.m. The workshop includes a boxed supper, an hour presentation, and time for open discussion after the presentation.
Please RSVP before Friday, January 23rd for this workshop, so we have an accurate headcount for food and seating. To register, please contact the CLFLWD at 651-395-5850 or by email.
Loons Event Flyer
Open Meeting Notice

Build Your Own Lures Parent/Child Ages 5-10 - Winter 2026
2026-01-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Normandy Park Education Center / Senior Center, 2484 County Rd F East, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, 55110
Why do fish chase after one lure but ignore the next one? Do they see every color, certain colors or none at all? We will be talking about and looking at a wide variety of gadgets and lures, as well as giving you a chance to make your own to take home and try out. All the supplies and materials are provided, just bring your creativity.

https://forestlake.ce.eleyo.com/course/8443/winter-2026-jan-apr/build-your-own-lures-parent-child-ages-5-10

Gardening - Living Fence Lines - Winter 2026
2026-02-05 06:30 - 19:30 | Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center, 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Natural fences constructed of shrubbery, tall flowers and clumping grasses are attractive and environmentally friendly. These living fences add an eye-catching way to define your property boundaries, while also adding pollinator plants that serve as effective privacy screens. Good fences make for good neighbors….and good habitat! You will receive an informational folder full of great publications, a native plant book and several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists.

https://forestlake.ce.eleyo.com/course/8538/winter-2026-jan-apr/gardening-living-fence-lines

Watershed Connections: Addressing PFAS Pollution in Minnesota
2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Forest Lake Senior Community Center, 767 4th St SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
In 2021, several Minnesota state agencies came together to publish the PFAS Blueprint, which identified potential paths forward to prevent, mitigate, and clean up PFAS pollution across Minnesota. This presentation covers the progress made in the almost five years since publication, with special attention to work done to understand PFAS in water.
Fawkes currently serves as the Agency PFAS Coordinator at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). In this role, Fawkes coordinates and collaborates with staff and leadership across the MPCA and at other state agencies, and acts as liaison with other states, federal partners, and a variety of stakeholders to advance the goals identified under Minnesota’s PFAS Blueprint. Fawkes’ expertise ranges from media-specific technical issues to big-picture policy considerations.
This FREE workshop will be held at the Forest Lake Senior Community Center (767 4th St SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025) starting at 6:00 p.m. The workshop includes an hour presentation, a box supper, and time for open discussion after the presentation.
Please RSVP before Friday, February 6th for this workshop, so we have an accurate headcount for food and seating. To register, please contact the CLFLWD at 651-395-5850 or by email.
Event Flyer
Open Meeting Notice

Butterfly Bombs - Winter 2026
2026-02-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center, 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Join Adam, Education and Outreach Coordinator from CLFLWD, to learn about the magical and mystical journey of the monarch butterfly. We will follow the migration and incredible journey of these insects. We will also be making butterfly bombs to help increase the population of their favorite and necessary foods…milkweeds! All supplies and materials are provided, just bring your creativity. Registration deadline is Tues, Feb 10.
https://forestlake.ce.eleyo.com/course/8575/winter-2026-jan-apr/butterfly-bombs%E2%80%941

02/12/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 893 3429 7570
Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
New Business

a) 2026-2028 Forest Lake Cooperative Aquatic Invasive Species Agreement

Old Business

a) 2025 Blue Water Science Reports
b) 2025 Education & Outreach Yearend Report
c) 2026 Education & Outreach Implementation Plan
d) 2026 Education & Outreach Events
e) 2026 Rule Revision
f) Clean Water Partnership Loan E

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update

Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – February 26, 2026, 6:30 pm
