Minnesota's State Legislature formally established a Star Lakes and Rivers program in 2008 (Minnesota Statutes 2008 103B.701). This legislation also creates a Star Lake Board charged with promoting the program, developing more specific and detailed procedures and criteria for applicants, formally designating Star Lakes and Star Rivers, and implementing and overseeing on-going program operations.
The Star Lake Board was established to encourage and reward citizen-based lake and river associations that actively participate in protecting and enhancing surface waters of Minnesota. The enabling legislation reflects a belief that broad citizen participation provides a very cost effective means of protecting our water resources. The Star Lakes initiative is designed to foster broader citizen participation through financial incentives, educational efforts, and public-private partnerships.
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STAR LAKE OR RIVER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. WHEN WE GET A BATCH OF APPLICATIONS THE RATING COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THEM. THIS USUALLY WILL HAPPEN ABOUT THREE TIMES A YEAR: See the How To Apply page for information about how to get an application.
Comments and suggestions are appreciated and can be directed to applications@starLakes.org
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Check out the new "Star Association Activities" page
Click on the Star Assoc Activities link on the left side of any page.
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Next Star Lake Board Meeting
to be announced
Summer of 2014 |
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We currently have 16 certified Star Lake Associations in Minnesota. You can read more about these fine associations on the Certified Star Lakes page.
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