PRESS RELEASE Date: June 17, 2009
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LakeView Leasing is pleased to announce the signing of an agency agreement with Universal Warranty Management Services (UWMS) based in West Palm Beach Florida. The agreement allows LakeView Leasing to provide a comprehensive solution for large and small business that allows them to bundle all of their warranty needs and extensions under one lower cost plan. Unique amongst such plans is the ability to use the repair service of your choice without a deductable.
Historically, businesses and hospitals have enjoyed savings in the 20% to 25% range under the plan. There are also benefits to better asset management. The problems of negotiating, signing and paying for separate warranty extensions are eliminated by dealing with one provider.
LakeView Leasing invites you to call Gavin Herrera at 218-422-8064 and visit our web site for more information, www.lakeviewleasing.com.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
DNR R1 News - DNR to hold public hearing on Lake Anka management June 30
DNR NEWS – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 18, 2009
Media contacts: Colleen Coyne, DNR communications director, 651-259-5023; Nicole Hansel-Welch, shallow lakes program supervisor, 218-833-8626.
DNR to hold public hearing on Lake Anka management June 30
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public hearing on a proposal to formally designate Lake Anka in Douglas County for wildlife management.
The hearing will be at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, at the Lund Township Hall, 17443 Lake View Ave. NW, Evansville.
Lake Anka, located just north of Melby, is a 208-acre shallow lake basin that has long been considered an important waterfowl migration lake, as has the adjacent Lake Christina. The two lakes are connected and have been managed together for decades. This designation would be part of a larger project to continue to improve Lake Christina (which was designated a wildlife lake in 1984) for waterfowl migration habitat using water level management.
Designating Lake Anka as a wildlife lake would give the DNR the authority to conduct periodic drawdowns in conjunction with the management of Lake Christina. Drawdowns are done to reduce numbers of rough fish and to facilitate wildlife habitat improvements, including enhancing water clarity and the re-establishing aquatic vegetation.
Those who wish to comment on the proposal may do so at the public hearing. Written comments may be submitted to Thomas Carlson, waterfowl habitat specialist, Fergus Falls Area DNR Office, 1509 1st Ave. North, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, or to Thomas.Carlson@dnr.state.mn.us. The deadline for written comments is 4:30 p.m. on July 31.
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Tammi Jalowiec
NW Regional Information Officer
MN Department of Natural Resources
Office: 218-308-2647
Cell: 218-766-8645
DNR R1 News x 2 - Lake Bemidji & Big Cormorant public access improvements/closures
Attached please find two news releases regarding closures of public water access sites during improvement projects and corresponding maps.
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DNR NEWS – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 18, 2009
Media contacts: Colleen Coyne, DNR communications director, 651-259-5023; David Schotzko, DNR Trails and Waterways Area Supervisor, (218) 308-2367.
Big Cormorant west public access improvements scheduled, closed July 8-Aug 21
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is temporarily closing the Big Cormorant public water access site, located on the west shore of Big Cormorant Lake, to improve the site. The access is located at Cormorant Lake Village along County Road 5.
The access will be closed July 8-Aug. 21.
Improvements include reconfiguring and paving a parking lot to add more spaces, building a new ramp, creating two stormwater retention ponds, and re-vegetating slopes. Central Specialties Inc. won the bid to do the work.
"This facility is the primary access site to Big Cormorant Lake for both summer and winter fishing," said Dave Schotzko, DNR Parks and Trails area supervisor. "These new improvements will provide much-needed parking to help meet the fishing demands on this lake now and in to the future."
During the six-week closure, fishermen and boaters are directed to the DNR's public water access at the north end of Big Cormorant Lake. Because this alternate site has minimal parking, the DNR recommends that it be used for boat launching and retrieval only.
For questions about this project or other public water access issues, contact the DNR Bemidji Area Parks and Trails office at 218-308-2372. .
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DNR NEWS – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 18, 2009
Media contacts: Colleen Coyne, DNR communications director, 651-259-5023; David Schotzko, DNR Trails and Waterways Area supervisor, 218-308-2367.
Northwoods public access improvements scheduled, closed July 13-Aug 1
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is temporarily closing the Northwoods public water access site on the northwest shore of Lake Bemidji to improve the site. The access is located along Bemidji Avenue North (County Road 21).
The access will be closed from July 13-Aug.1.
Improvements include replacing the double ramp, building a new stormwater retention pond, improving drainage, and adding a paved parking lot with a direct approach from County
Road 21. Northern Contracting Inc. of Bemidji won the bid to do the work.
"This facility, which was first constructed in 1992 on the site of the previous Northwoods Resort, is one of the primary access sites to Lake Bemidji for both summer and winter fishing," said Dave Schotzko, DNR Parks and Trails area supervisor. "The new upgrades will complement the adjacent roadway work and new infrastructure improvements by the city of Bemidji and Beltrami County. This ensures that it will continue to provide excellent public access for many years to come."
There is also a very small public access located in Lake Bemidji State Park. A vehicle permit is required to enter the park.
For questions about this project or other public water access issues, contact the DNR Bemidji Area Parks and Trails office at 218-308-2372.
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Tammi Jalowiec
NW Regional Information Officer
MN Department of Natural Resources
Office: 218-308-2647
Cell: 218-766-8645
Monday, June 15, 2009
DNR R1 News - Get the Facts - "Fish Facts" June 20 at Hayes Lake State Park
DNR NEWS – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 15, 2009
Media contacts: Colleen Coyne, DNR communications director, 651-259-5023; Dean Holm, assistant park manager, Hayes Lake State Park, 218-425-7504.
Get the facts: "Fish Facts" June 20 at Hayes Lake State Park
An informational program about the history and fishery of Hayes Lake will be held on
Saturday, June 20, at Hayes Lake State Park. The "Fish Facts" program, suitable for all ages,
will take place at the beach picnic shelter at 1 p.m.
During the 30-minute presentation, DNR Fisheries Specialist Nate Hodgins will explain how a dam transformed a section of the north fork of the Roseau River into today's Hayes Lake.
Visitors will learn which fish call this lake "home," how they move throughout the river basin, and what's being done to manage and improve the fish population and fishing opportunities in the lake.
The program is free, but a vehicle permit is required to enter the park. Daily permits are available for $5 at the park office. An annual permit good for yearlong access to all 72 of Minnesota's state parks and recreational areas is just $25.
The entrance to Hayes Lake State Park is located 15 miles south of Roseau on State Highway 89, then nine miles east on Roseau County Road 4.
For more information about Hayes Lake or Hayes Lake State Park, visit the DNR Web site at:
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Tammi Jalowiec
NW Regional Information Officer
MN Department of Natural Resources
Office: 218-308-2647
Cell: 218-766-8645
Friday, May 29, 2009
BICYCLE CRITICAL MASS TODAY!
Today (Friday, May 29) is the first ever "critical mass" event here in Bemidji. Meet with your bicycle at 4:30 at Paul and Babe for a ride through the streets. The purpose? To reclaim the streets for ALL vehicles, not just motorized ones. Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
DNR R1 Events - June Events at Lake Bronson State Park
For your community calendar:
June Events at Lake Bronson State Park
· New free program just added to the schedule on June 6 presenting about Rare Plants of Minnesota
o Get a look at some of Minnesota's rarest plants photographed in their natural habitats. Find out what kinds of things cause a species to be or to become rare. Learn about unique habitats, endemic species, disjunct distributions, and populations at the edge of their geographic range. Hear some of the fascinating stories behind their occurrence here and what role they may have in studies from genetics to geology.
o Runs from 8:00-9:30 pm at the Main Picnic Shelter
o The Park has a full schedule of programs running throughout the summer. Contact the Park for details.
· June 7 is Open House Day
o Free Admission all day at the Park
o Lake Bronson Lions Club will be serving coffee and treats at the Victor Johnson Visitor Center from 1-4 p.m.
o Starting at 5:00 pm the Park will host an Annual Park meeting open for the public for updates on park activities and projects and also for anyone interested in reviving the Friends of Lake Bronson State Park Group.
§ Do not have to be a past member, encourage anyone who is interested to attend
§ Will also talk about things that are happening at the Park and are looking for feedback about the Park from those attending
§ "Were hoping that our park supporters will take advantage of this opportunity to come out to the park free of charge and hear what's going on in the park and also to rekindle some interest in the Friends of Lake Bronson State Park Group. It also gives us a chance to get input from our visitors on what they'd like to see for services in the park." Lance Crandall, Park Manager
· Lake Bronson State Park is a Geocaching Demo Park
o Have a new Geocaching Program called "Wildlife Safari"
o The Park has GPS units for loan for anyone new to Geocaching and would like to try
o On June 28 we will have a free "Geocaching 101" program which will instruct the public on the "Wildlife Safari" program and what Geocaching is all about
Lake Bronson State Park is located 2 miles east of the town of Lake Bronson. The park access is on County Highway 28.
Tammi Jalowiec
NW Regional Information Officer
MN Department of Natural Resources
Office: 218-308-2647
Cell: 218-766-8645
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
DNR looking for volunteers to help with loon survey
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for about two dozen volunteers to help monitor the loon population in Becker and Otter Tail counties in northwestern Minnesota from July 3-13.
The DNR, with the assistance of hundreds of volunteer observers, has gathered information about common loon numbers on more than 600 lakes distributed among six regions for the past 16 years.
"This Minnesota Loon Monitoring Project has been very successful," explained DNR Nongame Wildlife Specialist Katie Haws. "The volunteers are knowledgeable and work very hard at gathering good data."
In this study, results indicate that loon productivity (based on the number of chicks hatched) is quite stable in the region. Both Becker and Otter Tail counties have stable occupancy and productivity trends, with Becker having higher loon nesting densities.
Due to some attrition of volunteers, there are additional volunteer spots to fill this year.
The survey also offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while helping Minnesota's state bird. The results allow the DNR to detect long-term changes in loon population health.
Volunteers are assigned a specific area lake to survey. Many of the lakes are small enough to be surveyed from shore, while others require the use of a boat or canoe.
"Given current development pressures, it is vital that we continue to monitor loon populations in the area to detect any potential problems," Haws said.
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Surveyors count the number of adult and juvenile loons seen on their assigned lake on one morning and record their observations on a data form. The entire survey can be conducted with a time commitment of just several hours during one day.
People interested in being a volunteer loon surveyor should contact Katie Haws at
218-308-2641 or by e-mail Katie.haws@dnr.state.mn.us.
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NW Regional Information Officer
MN Department of Natural Resources
Office: 218-308-2647
Cell: 218-766-8645
tammi.jalowiec@dnr.state.mn.us
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