2023 BELIA Annual Meeting

BELIA has been managing Big Eagle Lake’s Water Quality, Invasive Aquatic Species (AIS), and

Fish Habitat for decades. Our largest challenge has been managing the harmful algae growth

caused by an over-abundance of phosphorus. We have been working toward the goal of qualifying for State

and Federal Grants by finding the source of the phosphorus, funding Carp Studies, and getting our ducks in a

row. Preliminary estimate for the treatment of the lake is around $800,000. The grants will only cover

75%. BELIA’s share would be 25%, around $200,000, in cash and volunteer time donations.

To that end, we have researched, and now recommend, the formation of a Lake Improvement District or LID.

The LID needs to be approved by 50%+1 of affected property owners as well as by local government entities

and the MN DNR. The approved LID would have authority to make assessments related to managing Eagle Lake Water Quality. Our goal would be to have the LID contribute resources toward the matching goal of lake-

wide algae treatment. Having the algae growth under control will greatly improve our enjoyment of the lake and increase property values as well. 

Please plan to attend the Big Eagle Lake Annual Meeting on May 6th; we want to hear from you.

• We need additional directors as some of our board members are stepping down. If you are interested in serving as a director, please contact Gordy Westerlind at 612-802-4722 prior to the Annual Meeting.
• Director Elections will take place at this time.
• Remember to renew your annual membership by going to www.belia.org and click on ‘Membership & Donate’. Thank you for your support of Big Eagle Lake!