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2011 Revision

Lake Shamineau Association P.O. Box 152

Motley, MN 56466 www.LakeShamineau.org

LakeShamineau@gmail.com

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Table of Contents

Preface 3

Mission Statement 3

History of the Lake Shamineau Association 3

Physical Description 3

Lake Name 4

Morrison County Land Use 4

Public Landing Access 4

Shoreline Assessment 5

Aquatic Vegetation 5

Fisheries Report 6

Water Quality 7

Lake Management Goals 8

I. Land Use and Planning 8

II. Fisheries and Wildlife Management 9

III. Water Quality 9

IV. Aquatic Habitat 10

V. Community 11

Appendices

a. Shoreline Assessment 12

b. Aquatic Vegetation 13

c. Fisheries 15

d. Water Quality 16

Prepared by Lake Shamineau Association in cooperation with the Morrison County Healthy

Lakes and Rivers Partnership.

Version: Date: By:

Original Draft September, 2003 Dale Williams

Final Original April 2005 Dale Williams/Chuck Forss

Revision May 2006 Lake Shamineau Association Board

Revision May 2011 Jacquie Rognli and Lake Association Board

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Preface The Lake Shamineau Association first learned about the Morrison County Healthy Lakes Partnership at

a Lakes and Rivers Day program sponsored by the county in 2001. Lake Shamineau was invited to

participate in training sessions with seven other lake associations to develop a management plan for their

respective lake. Training took place in Little Falls in July and August of 2003.

With assistance from the McKnight Foundation through the Initiative Foundation our lake association

sponsored an open public meeting on September 13, 2003 to develop a plan to manage and enhance our

lake. The original 2003 document is the result of that meeting. Revisions were made by the Lake

Shamineau Association Board in 2006. Visioning activities were held at general membership meetings

in 2009 and 2010. Information gathered was used by a volunteer committee to edit and revise the

document. The Association Board reviewed it and presented it at the spring 2010 membership meeting

for approval.

Mission Statement The Lake Shamineau Association is an organization dedicated to lake conservation, to wildlife habitat,

to building of community.

History of the Lake Shamineau Association The Lake Shamineau Association was reorganized in the spring of 2001. In 2003 there were about 100

members, about a third of all property owners on the lake. In spring 2006 there were 172 members,

representing approximately 40% of lakeshore properties. The annual meeting is held at 9AM on the

Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. A second meeting is held on the Saturday of Labor Day. Initially

there were committees set up for: membership; water quality, and fishing. Subsequently committees

have been added for loon/wildlife, and communication. In 2009, the Association was granted nonprofit

status.

Benefits of membership include:

Tax deductable dues and donations

The privilege of displaying a Lake Shamineau Association membership sign

The opportunity to participate in discussions and efforts to improve and enhance the lake

Opportunity to socialize with and get to know other lake residents

Contribution to water quality testing

Take advantage of the lake bog permit

Group membership in Minnesota Waters

Semi-annual newsletter mailed or emailed

The association contracted for water quality testing by Aqua Tech through 2006 and has been doing so

with RMB Labs since 2007. Benchmark data has been obtained that will help to monitor changes in the

lake’s water quality.

We are members of Minnesota Waters, formerly the Minnesota Lakes Association and encourage our

members to take an active interest in educational programs of the county, state, Department of Natural

Resources and Army Corps of Engineers that further the mission of our Association.

Lake Physical Description Lake Shamineau is one the three major recreational/fishing lakes in northwest Morrison County located

in Scandia Valley Township. Total surface area: 1,626 acres Maximum depth: 52 feet Average depth: 17 feet Lake length: 3.13 miles

Latitude/Longitude: 46.25 / -94.61 Approximately 746 (acres 46%) is in the littoral zone Shoreline circumference: 11.31 miles

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Lake name

An historical account of the name of Lake Shamineau comes from the book Minnesota Place

Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia, Third Edition, by Warren Upham, Minnesota Historical Society

Press 200, p. 383:

“Near the northwest corner of the county, Scandia Valley Township has a fine group of lakes,

beautiful for their hilly and wooded shores, numerous points, bays, and islands, and abounding in

fish and waterfowl. Lake Alexander, the largest of this group, named before 1860 for Capt. (and

later Maj.) Thomas L. Alexander, stationed at Fort Ripley, has Crow, Potato, and High Islands. It

outflows to Fish Trap Lake and thence by Fish Trap Brook to the Long Prairie and Crow Wing

Rivers. Shamano Lake, about two miles farther north, has this spelling on the map of Minnesota

in 1860, derived, according to Gilfillan*, "from an old Indian named Shamanons, who lived

there long ago," but on the most recent maps it is spelled Shamineau, a French form of this

Ojibwa name.”

*Nineteenth Century Minnesota historian Charles D. Gilfillan

Morrison County Land Use and Zoning The lakes, streams, rivers in Morrison County cover approximately 20,000 acres of the County and an

additional 195,000 acres are covered by wetlands. Combined, the surface water features cover

approximately 30 percent of the County. The lakes, streams, rivers and the protected wetlands of the

County are governed by the Morrison County Land Use Control Ordinance. The classification of lakes

as well as structure setbacks, bluffs, vegetation and topographic alterations are addressed in this

ordinance. Permits are required for all construction, grading and filling, and other shoreline projects.

Lake Shamineau is classified as a general development lake in Morrison County’s zoning codes. The

complete Morrison County Land Use Control Ordinance is available from county offices or their

website.

Zoning Standards for Morrison County General Development Lakes

Structure setback from ordinary high water level (OHWL) 75 feet

Structure setback from top of bluff 30 feet

Lot Size 30,000 sq ft

Lot Width 120 feet

Lot Size – Duplex 50,000 sq ft

Lot Width-Duplex 180 feet

Side Yard Setback 10 feet

Rear Yard Setback 35 feet

Building Height 25 feet

Accessory Structure Maximum 1,300 sq ft

Accessory Structure Height Maximum 18 feet

Sewage treatment setback from OHWL 100 feet

Shore impact zone from OHWL (Structures and accessory facilities, except

stairways, landings, and access paths must not be placed within shore impact

zones.)

50 feet

Natural vegetation preservation requirement zone 25 feet

Public water access There are two public accesses on Lake Shamineau. There is a concrete ramp on the west end of the lake

owned by the MN DNR, and a gravel access on the east side of the lake operated by Scandia Valley

Township. In 2010, the Lake Association partnered with the township to install concrete planks at the

east landing in response to erosion of the lake bottom.

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2007 Shoreline Assessment In August 2007 the Morrison County Planning & Zoning Office partnered with the Soil & Water

Conservation District and the MN Department of Natural Resources to conduct a visual assessment

along the 11 miles of shoreline on Lake Shamineau. Lake Association volunteers assisted. The

assessment utilized digital photography, GPS, and GIS technology to document riparian land use

practices and conditions along the banks. The photography was taken from the water front perspective

near the docks. Results of the survey were reported in July 2008 in a written report. An electronic copy

of the data was also provided that included photos. Data collectors were unable to accurately match

photos, descriptions and property owners before funding ran out, so data remains anonymous.

The unit of measurement for this assessment that was utilized was the parcel. Therefore, the results are

given as percent of parcels. It should be noted that not all parcels are the same size. Some have 300ft of

frontage or more while some only have 25ft. of frontage. The reason this unit was used is because

individuals only have control of what happens on their parcel.

Overall Shamineau has a relatively healthy shoreline. Almost half, 47% or 198 of 419, of the parcels on

the lake have a shoreline practice that serves the lake in a healthy manner. These practices are medium

and small buffers, natural shoreline, and rock rip-rap that is associated with either natural or buffered

shoreline.

These practices are considered healthy or good for the lake because they not only prevent erosion that

occurs as a result of wave action but also these practices reduce and slow runoff. Natural shoreline and

buffers slow and may even stop runoff from running into the lake.

On the other hand about 53%, or 221of 419, of the parcels do not serve the lake in a healthy manner.

These are parcels with rock rip-rap that is not associated with natural shoreline or buffer strips, sand

beaches, grass to the shoreline, and retaining walls.

These shoreline practices are considered inadequate for the lake because although they may reduce

erosion from wave action, they fail to stop or slow runoff from getting into the lake because they are

impervious or don’t hold much water. Rip rap should be used in conjunction with riparian buffers.

The shoreline on Shamineau is fair to good. About half of the parcels have some sort of protection from

runoff and most have wave action erosion under control. Only 2% of the parcels had an erosion

problem. However, 53% of the parcels lack some type of runoff control.

Relatively speaking, half of the shoreline of the lake is protected. However there are places that are in

need of protection to ensure that Shamineau remains a beautiful Lake. At the same time the number of

parcels with healthy practices has fallen below 50%.

Aquatic Vegetation The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conducted an aquatic vegetation study of Lake

Shamineau in 2005 (Lake Shamineau Vegetation Survey (49-0127-00) 2005). Information from that

report follows.

“The types and amounts of aquatic vegetation that occur within a lake are influenced by a variety of

factors including water clarity, water chemistry and depth, substrate and wave activity. Much of

Shamineau Lake supports abundant and diverse native aquatic plant community that in turn, provides

critical fish and wildlife habitat and other lake benefits. The high number of plant species found in

Shamineau Lake is a reflection of the excellent water clarity. Many of the plants found require clear

water and are not found in lakes with higher turbidity. Another reason for the high diversity of plant

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types is that Shamineau Lake has a variety of sediment types and a mix of protected bays and open

water sites. Plant species with different habitat requirements can exist within this system.

A review of past vegetation surveys indicates that the general aquatic plant community has not changed

greatly in Shamineau Lake. In all survey years, a relatively high number of native plants have been

recorded and rooted plants remain well distributed throughout the bays. Data collected in 2005 can be

used to monitor finer-scale changes that may occur, such as an increase in a particular species or a

change in the depths at which individual species occur. Monitoring change in the aquatic plant

community can be helpful in determining whether changes in the lake water quality are occurring and

for estimating the quality of vegetation habitat available for fish and wildlife communities.”

Summary

A total of 30 native aquatic plant species were recorded, making Shamineau Lake among the richest lake

plant communities in the state. Aquatic plants were well distributed around the shoreline and occurred to

a depth of 20 feet. Plants were most common in depths less than 16 feet.

Cattail (Typha sp.), bulrush (Scirpus sp.), white waterlily (Nymphaea odorata) and yellow waterlily

(Nuphar variegata) were common near shore. Common native plant species included bushy pondweed

(Najas flexilis), Canada waterweed (Elodea canadensis), coontail (Ceratophyllum demersum),

muskgrass (Chara sp.), and northern watermilfoil (Myriophyllum sibiricum) and a variety of native

pondweed (Potamogeton spp.). The non-native plant, curly-leaf pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) was

present in the lake but was found in only ten percent of the sample sites.

The non-native plant, curly-leaf pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) has been recorded in most of the

lakes in the Long Prairie River Watershed, including Shamineau . As of 2007, Lake Alexander, located

to the southeast of Shamineau, is the only lake in the watershed where the non-native plant, Eurasian

watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) has been documented.

Number and types of plants recorded

A total of 30 native aquatic plant species were recorded in Shamineau Lake including five emergent,

four floating-leaved, one free-floating and 20 submerged plants. One non-native submerged plant,

curly-leaf pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) was identified in the lake.

Distribution of plants by water depth Plants were found to a maximum depth of 20 feet in Shamineau Lake and within the vegetated zone

(shore to 20 feet), 73 percent of sample sites contained vegetation. Plant occurrence was greatest in

depths from shore to 15 feet, where vegetation was found in more than 80 percent of the sample sites.

The highest number of plant species was found in shallow water, from shore to a depth of five feet.

Emergent, floating-leaved and free-floating plants were restricted to water depths less than ten feet.

Submerged plants were found to a maximum depth of 20 feet but only ten species occurred in depths

greater than 15 feet. Curly-leaf pondweed was found at all water depths between shore and 20 feet.

Fisheries Report The Minnesota Department of Resources conducted an extensive fish survey July 31, 2006. Information

from that report follows:

Shamineau Lake is a clear water lake in northwest Morrison County which supports a diverse fish

community and offers many angling opportunities. The lake has excellent water clarity with a Secchi

disk reading of 21 feet at the end of July. The lake has two public accesses and also supports two resorts.

The lake has heavy residential development along the west, south, and east shores with more

development occurring recently in the bluffs along the north shore. Camp Shamineau owns about one

mile of shoreline on the north shore which is mostly undeveloped. Dense vegetation beds, of which

Canada waterweed, northern milfoil, and water (wild) celery are the most common species, grow out to

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a depth of 17 feet. Sand is the most common shallow water substrate. The lake does have a regulation

which requires the release of northern pike between 24 and 36 inches in length with one over 36 inches

allowed in possession.

The fishery management focus is on walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, muskellunge, black

crappie, and bluegill. With the clear water in the lake, walleye fishermen are more likely to have better

luck at night or on overcast days. A wide variety of sizes are available to anglers with fish between 9

and 29 inches being seen in the survey. Regular stocking of walleye fry and fingerlings supplements any

natural reproduction and maintains the fishery at the desired level.

Northern pike numbers showed a significant drop in abundance since the last survey as well as an

improvement in size. The average size caught in the survey was 20 inches or about 2 pounds compared

to 18.5 inches or 1.5 pounds in 2002. While northern pike over 36 inches continue to be scarce, several

of the pike were over 30 inches in length.

Muskie fishing has become more popular on Shamineau Lake with fish over 45 inches being common

and some having reached the 50 inch plus mark. Muskies were introduced into the lake in 1988 and have

thrived.

Shamineau Lake has a healthy population of largemouth bass. Most of the bass measured in the survey

were under 13 inches, however, fish up to 17 inches have been documented.

Anglers seem to have good black crappie fishing one year and can't find them the next. Crappie

abundance does seem to be down but some nice size fish up to 13 inches were measured.

Bluegill abundance, however, is high and the population dominated by small fish. Average size seen in

the survey was just over 5 inches, but there are bluegills up to 8 inches in the lake. There are also

pumpkinseeds and rock bass in the lake which can provide additional panfish angling. The

pumpkinseeds also averaged just over 5 inches and the rock bass averaged about 8 inches.

Yellow perch showed a significant drop in numbers from the last survey after being at their highest level

seen in quite awhile. Most of the perch were at a length too small for most anglers but a good prey size

for gamefish such as walleye, northern pike, and muskellunge. An abundant perch population is

desirable as they help maintain good growth rates in the gamefish populations and they have also been

found to help maintain a well balanced bluegill population with fast growing, quality individuals.

Tullibee or ciscos were stocked in 2002 and 2003 to hopefully establish a population that could provide

an additional prey species for the larger gamefish. So far no tullibee have been seen indicating

questionable survival.

The white sucker population continues to be low while yellow bullhead numbers were within the normal

range when compared to similar type lakes. The bullheads averaged about 9 inches in length but some

fish up to 11 inches were measured.

Protecting the water quality in Shamineau Lake has been and should be a high priority of the lake

association and landowners around the lake. Preservation of the emergent vegetation beds can improve

water quality, reduce shoreline erosion, and protect valuable fish habitat. Maintaining adequate septic

systems, keeping grass clippings and raked leaves out of the lake, and the common sense use of lawn

fertilizers will also help reduce nutrient loading, thus slowing algae and excess weed growth.

Water Quality Citizen volunteers on Lake Shamineau have participated in the MPCA’s Citizen Lake Monitoring

Program (CLMP) since 1973. John F. McGuire prior to 1991 and Al Doree since 1991assisted by Bob

Koll since 2007 have routinely measured water clarity with a secchi transparency disc through the

CLMP.

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The Lake Association contracted with Aqua Tech from 2002-2004 for water quality data and has

contracted with RMB Lab beginning 2004. Samples are taken by volunteers Al Doree and Bob Koll and

submitted for analysis for Trophic State Index results.

The Lake Association purchased equipment to collect data on thermocline and dissolved oxygen and has

been doing so since 2008.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) rates data quality for Lake Shamineau as excellent

thanks to our Citizen Lake Monitoring Program volunteers. The MPCA considers Shamineau to be a

lake fully supported for recreational use (formerly referred to as "swimmable use" support). This use

support classification considers not only swimming, but also wading, aesthetics, and other related uses.

MPCA Lake Water Quality Data Summary

Data Quality Excellent

Total Phosphorus Mean: Total Phosphorus 14.0 ppb (parts per billion)

Standard Error: 1.0 ppb

Total Phosphorus # of Observations: 21

Chlorophyll-a Mean: 4.6 ppb

Chlorophyll-a Standard Error: 0.4 ppb

Chlorophyll-a # of Observations: 21

Secchi Disk Mean: 4.5 meters

Secchi Disk Standard Error: 0.1 meters

Secchi Disk # of Observations: 75

Alkalinity Mean: 0.0 ppm (parts per million)

Color Mean: 0.00 Platinum-cobalt Units

Carlson Trophic Status for Total Phosphorus: 43.0

Carlson Trophic Status for Chlorophyll-a: 46.0

Carlson Trophic Status for Secchi Disk: 38.0

Overall Trophic Status: Mesotrophic

Lake Shamineau Association Management Plan Goals Based on historical and existing conditions, as well as community input gained at community visioning

sessions held at the 2010 membership meetings, the Lake Shamineau Association has identified the

following primary areas of importance:

I. Land Use and Planning

II. Fisheries and Wildlife Management

III. Water Quality

IV. Aquatic Habitat

V. Lake Community A visioning session with association members is to be held every five years and goals and objectives to

be updated annually for progress toward goals. The remaining pages of this document detail the

objectives and action steps for implementing these goals.

GOALS I. Land Use and Planning Goal

That all land use/zoning standards and regulations be applied and enforced consistently and uniformly

for all property owners so that new developments meet necessary standards and property values are not

diminished.

Objective 1: Provide educational materials for land use and shoreline management to property

owners and lake residents.

Methodology

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1. Work with county and DNR officials to provide educational materials at Lake Association

meetings.

Action taken: a. Association meetings in the spring and fall have state publications regarding land use and

shoreline management available to members. Morrison County Planning and Zoning

officials have spoke to the association at membership meetings and answered questions

of concern to members.

b. Information on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources “Restore Your Shore

program have been presented by Minnesota Waters, video viewed from the program

series and printed materials provided at membership meetings.

c. Highlight articles have been included in the bi-annual newsletter.

2. Provide information to the web-site manager for inclusion on the web-site. Include contacts and

links to the Morrison County Comprehensive Water Plan 2010-2011.

Action taken: a. Links to email addresses and phone numbers of Morrison County Planning and Zoning

and Soil and Water Conservation District and Morrison County Comprehensive Water

Plan as well as links to appropriate Minnesota Department of Natural Resources sites are

listed on the web site.

3. Identify appropriate local restoration projects that have been done and let members know how

they can visit them.

4. Create a shore land restoration program to provide help for members wishing to do appropriate

projects on their property. Provide financial assistance and recruit volunteers to help.

Action taken: a. In 2010 secured grant funds from the Minnesota Initiative Fund for such a program. The

Association and participating members provide matching funds or in-kind contributions.

II. Fisheries and Wildlife Management Goal

To monitor the populations of all fish in the lake, with the overall goal of improving the fishery for all

species. Investigate the impact of Muskie on the rest of the fishery. Maintenance and protection of

existing native aquatic vegetation is a priority. Improvement of loon habitat is another priority.

Objective 1: To work cooperatively with the DNR to improve Lake Shamineau as a fishery.

Methodology

1. The Association’s Fishing Committee will be encouraged to represent the broad interests of the

lake’s fisher population.

2. DNR fish surveys will be conducted to assess fish populations.

Action taken:

a. DNR fish survey done July 31, 2006.

Objective 2: To protect and improve loon habitat.

Methodology

1. Provide education on the website, at annual meetings and in the newsletter that protects and

improves loon habitat.

Action taken: a. Loon information published in newsletter and newsletters are posted on web site as well

to educate association members as to habitat protection and loon behavior.

2. Work with DNR and other conservation groups to improve loon nesting.

Action taken: a. Artificial loon nests were financed by the Association, built by volunteers and have been

placed in the water since 2005. Loons have not adopted the sites yet.

3. Continue support of the loon nesting rafts.

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III. Water Quality Goal

To monitor, maintain and enhance water quality of Lake Shamineau.

Objective 1: Continue water quality testing, monitoring and reporting.

Methodology

1. Continue monitoring with RMB Labs.

Action taken: a. Contracted with Aqua Tech from 2002-2004 for baseline water quality data. Contracted

with RMB Lab beginning 2004. Samples are taken by volunteers Al Doree and Bob Koll

and submitted for analysis for Trophic Index results.

2. Take Secchi disc readings and report results though out the summer season.

Action taken:

a. Volunteers Al Doree and Bob Koll continue to take Secchi disc readings and submit

results.

3. Monitor dissolved oxygen and thermocline.

Action taken: a. In spring 2008, equipment was borrowed from MPCA to begin data collection on

thermocline and dissolved oxygen. The lake association purchased our own meter later

that year and our first test with our new meter and comparison with the MPCA meter was

in Aug. of 2008.

b. Volunteer Al Doree has added this testing to his regular citizen lake monitoring routine

4. Post website links to other reporting agencies on our website. Highlight website links and

information at association meetings to educate membership on wealth of information available.

Action taken:

a. Website links are present on association website for members to access.

5. Report findings at Lake Association meetings and on our website.

Action taken: a. Data is reported at association meetings, on website, in the association newsletter. A

water quality report is made and at each meeting.

6. Make educational efforts to reduce runoff and pollution.

Objective 2: Secure funding for water quality testing.

Methodology

1. Apply for any available grants for water quality testing.

Action taken: a. The Association continues to cover unfunded expenses for water quality testing.

IV. Aquatic Habitat Goal

To identify problem invasive species and limit their expansion in Lake Shamineau. To manage problem

areas to allow for quality recreation for boaters and skiers. To identify plants beneficial to the lake and

educate residents about protecting them. To improve wildlife habitat. To maintain and improve the

native shoreline. Restrict the expansion of undesirable species such as Eurasian milfoil, zebra mussel,

etc.

Objective 1: Restrict non-native invasive species from entering the lake.

Methodology

1. Work with the DNR, Scandia Valley Township, local resorts and county sheriff to improve

education at two public accesses and two private resort landings to encourage boaters to inspect

for non-native species before entering the lake.

2. Provide educational materials to area residents about invasive species and how to control them.

Action taken:

a. Photo cards of Eurasian milfoil have been available to members at Association meetings as

well as other publications. Information provided at member meetings and in the newsletter.

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Objective 2: Continue to acquire an annual small bog permit and educate people on how to deal

with floating bogs.

Methodology

1. Obtain DNR bog permit for the Association.

Action taken: a. Association-wide bog permit has been obtained by volunteer Al Doree annually since 2005.

2. Inform Association about DNR recommendations for staking back large bogs and removal of

small floating bogs.

Action taken:

a. Articles have appeared in the newsletter and information given at member meetings.

Objective 3: Provide better habitat for wildlife.

Methodology

1. Provide education as to benefits of native vegetation to wildlife.

Action taken: a. Ongoing education provided in newsletters, the website and at association meetings.

V. Community Goal: People who live on and use Lake Shamineau will become better connected to

ensure safety and a shared sense of community to work toward a common goal of protecting and

preserving the lake. The people that use and reside on Lake Shamineau will feel informed and feel their

input is considered and acted upon.

Objective 1: Facilitate development of relationships for property owners to make contact with each

other as needed.

Methodology 1. Provide information about local emergency contacts (i.e. sheriff, water patrol, township, county,

fire, and utilities such as power, telephone and cable) that may be needed in emergencies.

2. Provide contact cards that members can use to gather information about how to get in touch with

neighbors, particularly to enable relationships to develop between residents and seasonal

properties owners that could be valuable for notification in cases of property damage.

Objective 2: Provide opportunities for socialization to develop community relationships.

Methodology

1. Incorporate mixer activities at member meetings.

2. Use small group discussion and sharing time at member meetings.

3. Support committees interested in organizing social activities.

Objective 3: Become a Minnesota Star Lake

In 2008, the Minnesota Legislature established a star lake and river association program. Lake and/or

river associations that have attained the Star designation are eligible to apply for special project grants

that will be disbursed through a competitive process.

Methodology

2. Meet the eligibility requirements and apply for designation.

To attain a Star Lake or Star River designation, a lake or river association must, at a minimum:

1. develop a lake or river management plan according to specified guidelines

2. maintain a membership or participation of at least 50 percent of private shore land owners

3. participate in a water quality monitoring program meeting Minnesota Pollution Control

Agency standards

4. meet at least annually to review the management plan and to monitor progress

3. Establish a system for periodic review of the Lake Management Plan. Assessment surveys should

be done every year and visioning activities completed every five years. Action Taken:

a. Visioning activities were done at membership meetings in 2009 and 2010.

c. A volunteer committee met in 2010 to reformulate goals and update the plan.

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Appendix A – 2007 Shoreline Assessment Data Shoreline Assessment Categories

Summary of Shoreline Survey Results:

In this final report, an analysis of the shoreline indicates the following:

LB Parcels with Large Buffer 0

MB Parcels with Medium Buffer 14

SB Parcels with Small Buffer 91

RR Parcels with Rip Rap Shoreline 135

GS Parcels with Grass to the Shoreline 29

NS Parcels with Natural Shoreline 86

RW Parcels with Retaining Walls 14

S Parcels with Sand Beach Area 50

This adds up to 419 parcel assessments.

It should also be noted that of the parcels with rock rip-rap, only 7 had natural or buffered shoreline in

conjunction with the rock rip rap. These parcels will be counted among the healthy parcels on the lake.

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Appendix B – Aquatic Vegetation

The following charts and maps are from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources report

“Shamineau Lake (DOW 49-0127-00), Morrison County, Minnesota, June 23, 28, 29, 2005.”

Table 1. Sampling effort by water depth

Depth interval in feet Number of sample points

0 to 5 137

6 to 10 195

11 to 15 104

16 to 20 125

21 to 25 12

Total number of sample points 573

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Appendix B – Aquatic Vegetation continued

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Appendix C - Fisheries

The following charts are from the July 2006 Minnesota Department of Resources Lake

Shamineau Fisheries Report

Fish Sampled for the 2006 Survey Year

Species Gear Used

Number of fish per net Average Fish

Weight (lbs)

Normal Range

(lbs) Caught Normal Range

Black Crappie Gill net 1.07 0.4 - 2.7 0.64 0.3 - 0.6

Bluegill Gill net 65.33 N/A 0.11 N/A

Largemouth Bass Gill net 2.13 0.3 - 1.4 0.50 0.5 - 1.2

Muskellunge Gill net 0.13 0.1 - 0.2 10.94 2.5 - 7.5

Northern Pike Gill net 3.07 2.8 - 9.0 2.15 1.6 - 2.8

Pumpkinseed Gill net 9.27 N/A 0.15 N/A

Rock Bass Gill net 1.40 0.6 - 3.9 0.45 0.3 - 0.5

Walleye Gill net 4.00 3.3 - 8.8 3.11 1.2 - 2.1

White Sucker Gill net 0.07 0.9 - 4.0 1.97 1.6 - 2.4

Yellow Bullhead Gill net 2.60 1.2 - 10.9 0.40 0.6 - 0.9

Yellow Perch Gill net 9.80 7.0 - 46.3 0.15 0.1 - 0.2

Length of Selected Species Sampled for the 2006 Survey Year

Species Number of fish caught in each category (inches)

0-5 6-8 9-11 12-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30+ Total

black crappie 2 4 7 3 0 0 0 0 16

bluegill 752 221 0 0 0 0 0 0 980

largemouth bass 2 13 13 4 0 0 0 0 32

muskellunge 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2

northern pike 0 0 5 6 12 11 10 2 46

pumpkinseed 90 45 1 0 0 0 0 0 139

rock bass 1 14 6 0 0 0 0 0 21

walleye 0 0 11 4 13 19 13 0 60

white sucker 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1

yellow bullhead 0 18 21 0 0 0 0 0 39

yellow perch 15 128 1 0 0 0 0 0 147

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Appendix C – Fisheries continued

Fish Stocking Activity Year Species Size Number Pounds

2009 Muskellunge yearlings 294 147.0

Walleye fry 2,250,000 22.5

2008 Muskellunge fingerlings 743 207.6

Walleye fingerlings 30,299 766.0

2007 Walleye fry 2,250,000 22.5

2006 Muskellunge fingerlings 750 144.2

Walleye fingerlings 34,550 745.0

2004 Muskellunge adults 249 417.4

Walleye fry 2,250,000 22.5

Walleye fingerlings 28,055 718.0

2003 Lake Herring (Cisco) adults 3,300 300.0

Walleye fry 2,250,000 18.7

2002 Lake Herring (Cisco) adults 2,828 202.0

Muskellunge fingerlings 513 121.9

Walleye yearlings 3,394 992.0

Walleye fry 2,250,000 22.5

2000 Walleye fry 2,250,000 22.5

Walleye fingerlings 25,671 664.0

Appendix D – Water Quality

The most up to date water monitoring data is available through links on the Lake Shamineau Association

website: www.LakeShamineau.org

Water Level Data(MnDNR)

Period of record: 09/06/1956 to 05/04/2010

# of readings: 305

Highest recorded: 1275.94 ft (07/03/2003)

Lowest recorded: 1270.55 ft (09/06/1962)

Recorded range: 5.39 ft

Last reading: 1273.86 ft (05/04/2010)

Ordinary High Water Level (OHW) elevation: 1275.1 ft

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