LAKES TO BE SERVED:
UPPER SPUNK LAKE
MIDDLE SPUNK LAKE
LOWER SPUNK LAKE
OCHOTTO LAKE
LINNEMAN LAKE
NON-CHEMICAL REMOVAL OF
MILFOIL
CURLY-LEAF PONDWEED
and other plants and vegetation in compliance with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources regulations. This replaces using chemicals which may affect the future of recreational use and fish population in our Lakes.
SHORELINE PROPERTY OWNERS INITIATE THE PROCESS
Shoreline Property Owners must grant permission to Avon Lakes Eco-Harvesting Association. Owners pay a nominal fee to offset operating costs and to have their area scheduled for harvesting. No membership fees, but all donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.
The Eco-Harvester clears submerged vegetation from 4.5' beneath the water's surface.
PROPERTY OWNERS SELECT FROM ONE OF TWO OPTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE WITHOUT A PERMIT FROM THE DNR
OPTION A: $350
• A channel starting within 12" water depth
• 15 foot wide channel
• A direct route to accessible water
This route can extend from 50 feet to 300 feet, whichever distance is needed to get to accessible water.
• A channel starting within 12" water depth
• 15 foot wide channel
• A direct route to accessible water
This route can extend from 50 feet to 300 feet, whichever distance is needed to get to accessible water.
OPTION B: $350
• Shoreline vegetation clean-up totaling no more than 2,500 square feet
• Not to exceed more than 50 feet of shore line
Example 1: 50 feet of shoreline times 50 feet out in the water would be 2,500 square feet.
Example 2: 40 feet of shoreline times 62 feet out into the water is 2,480 square feet.
• Shoreline vegetation clean-up totaling no more than 2,500 square feet
• Not to exceed more than 50 feet of shore line
Example 1: 50 feet of shoreline times 50 feet out in the water would be 2,500 square feet.
Example 2: 40 feet of shoreline times 62 feet out into the water is 2,480 square feet.
YOU CAN SELECT BOTH OPTION A & B
COMBINED FOR $650
ANYTHING BEYOND THESE 2 OPTIONS WILL REQUIRE A PERMIT
COMBINED FOR $650
ANYTHING BEYOND THESE 2 OPTIONS WILL REQUIRE A PERMIT
AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT PERMIT (APM)
MPARS: Create an online login with the State of Minnesota DNR to obtain an APM for other harvesting projects. Click on MPARS logo to login.
2024 SCHEDULING HARVESTING
Harvesting on a specific lake will be announced for a 3 to 7 day period of time. Your response must be prompt to allow for proper scheduling.
Property owner must pay a $350.00 advanced donation for Option A or Option B to be put on the schedule, or $650.00 when Combining Options A & B.
Property owner must pay a $350.00 advanced donation for Option A or Option B to be put on the schedule, or $650.00 when Combining Options A & B.
Vegetation from Aquatic Invasive Species will be removed and disposed of in accordance with MNDNR regulations. Permits must be obtained for removal. A member of the association will assist the homeowner with the permit application.
Step 1: Click on register button above to Register with Avon Lakes ECO and complete the form.
Step 2: Click on Buy Now Payment button to make a donation of $350 for One Option A or B, or $650 for Both Options A & B to ALEHALLC to schedule your property for service.
You can also mail your payment to:
ALEHA, INC
1013 Hamlet Drive North
Avon, MN 56310
Step 2: Click on Buy Now Payment button to make a donation of $350 for One Option A or B, or $650 for Both Options A & B to ALEHALLC to schedule your property for service.
You can also mail your payment to:
ALEHA, INC
1013 Hamlet Drive North
Avon, MN 56310