Let’s make Stubbs Bay one of the best places to enjoy a Minnesota summer day
Protect that value of your lakeshore by controlling and eliminating aquatic invasive species
Directed by the Lake Minnetonka Association, our mission is to promote the health of Stubbs Bay waters for boating, swimming, recreation, and enjoyment by controlling aquatic nonnative invasive species
Join your neighbors in forming a Lake Improvement District (LID) for Stubbs Bay
The purpose of a LID is to improve the quality of our bay
Stubbs Bay is weedy, but we can change that! A professional survey hired by the Lake Minnetonka Assoc. in 2024 indicates we have significant masses of non-native, invasive Curlyleaf Pondweed and Eurasian Watermilfoil. (May, July)
Left unchecked Eurasian Watermilfoil and Curlyleaf Pondweed take over, limiting the native habitat and reducing water quality.
There is no government entity that has the responsibility to actively manage the health of our bay. So, let’s work together and restore Stubbs Bay to a healthy body of water, one that we can all enjoy.
Working together under a LID, with guidance from the MnDNR, our bay will receive environmentally sound, effective and professionally managed treatments targeting the nonnative, invasive aquatics. This will help mitigate ineffective and “nuking” treatments by individual homeowners (DYI efforts).
A LID also provides a means to sustainably and equitably fund the management of aquatic invasive (non-native) species in Stubbs Bay via a dedicated locally controlled tax which would be paid by all benefitting property owners (lakeshore owners or deeded access). We are estimating an assessment of $100 per 50’ linear feet of lakeshore. A LID makes it affordable for all property owners as we equitably share the cost around the bay.
The Stubbs Bay LID, managed by residents on the bay, would also apply for grants to help fund its programs and work closely with the MnDNR for direction and plan approval.
Forming the LID requires a majority of lakeshore owners and those with deeded access. Once passed, ALL Stubbs Bay lakeshore owners are equitably assessed based on their lakeshore footage. Please review the Property Map, and Sign the Petition .
Other bays on Lake Minnetonka have established LIDs. We are working closely with the Lake Minnetonka Association, the DNR and the City of Orono to form the Stubbs Bay LID.
Open & Democratic Process
LID board meetings and annual meetings are open to the public, ensuring full participation.
Residents can speak on each topic, voice concerns, and influence decisions.
Anyone wanting changes can run for the LID Board
Constructive participation is encouraged—those with differing financial or environmental views should engage through governance rather than opposition.
LID members vote on their own tax rate, including reducing it to zero. Unlike government taxes, this is self-regulated.
There’s still time to donate for this spring’s treatment!
Before Treatment (Spring 2024) - test area Northwest side of Stubbs Bay.
After treatment (late Spring 2024)
Baywide treatments are effective, yet costly (estimated full bay is $35,000). We can all pitch in to make it affordable.
