The proposal to restrict boating on Lake Owasso has been officially rescinded by the board. This outcome reflects the necessity of public engagement when our shared recreational spaces are at risk. We will remain observant as the broader ten year plan moves forward to ensure the interests of this community …
November 28, 2011
Final supporters
GREAT NEWS!!! The No Wake/No Boat proposal in the GLWMO 10yr Plan (draft) has been RESCINDED as per the GLWMO meeting of September 22nd. We would like to thank Karen Eckman (GLWMO Chair) and the other board members that voted in favor of removing the no wake/no boating restrictions.
If you are visiting this site for the first time, please continue to sign this petition so we can update you on the latest information from the GLWMO plan. The original petition is below, along with updated meeting info:
The Grass Lake Water Management Organization (GLWMO) is creating a new 10-year plan for Lake Owasso and surrounding areas. The Chairwoman (Karen Eckman) and 4 other board members are proposing "no wake" or "no boating" areas on Lake Owasso!! They also state: "the goal being to make it a permanent ordinance".
To the credit and benefit of the GLWMO, they have come up with 12 other methods of improving water clarity in Lake Owasso, all of which are prudent and will not restrict boating. This "no boating" clause was inserted as a single sentence in a 243 page document. No agency should have this type of power over a designated Minnesota Recreational Lake!
The Lake Owasso Association (Est. 1941) has been trying to work with the GLWMO Board to remove this proposed restrictive ordinance. However, the GLWMO Board has not responded well to reasonable requests, so it is time for us to ACT!!
PLEASE SIGN this petition and pass it along to ALL YOUR FRIENDS who have ever enjoyed boating, fishing, skiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, tubing, or a simple cruise around Lake Owasso!! The public comment period is ONLY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15TH, so sign TODAY.
NOTE - PUBLIC HEARING meeting originally scheduled for Oct 6th has been postponed until further notice (see updated info at www.glwmo.org):
This Public Hearing will address other issues in the Draft Plan that relate to a host of very important watershed issues including ones directly related to Lake Owasso. It is thus encouraged for citizens to attend the Public Hearing as a forum to express ideas related to Lake Owasso and the greater watershed.
In addition, you can call ALL the GLWMO board members and voice your objection to this ordinance. Their names/numbers are on the link below, but it also helps to send an email to the following people:
Roseville Mayor Dan Roe: [email protected]
Shoreview Mayor Sandy Martin: [email protected]
Karen Eckman (Chairwoman GLWMO): [email protected]
GLWMO Board Members Link:
www.glwmo.org/index.asp?Type=B_DIR&SEC={8ED86EA5-281C-497F-A9B0-16840097E916}See how the Courage Center uses Lake Owasso for disabled skiers!!
www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/minnesota/water-skiing-program-for-disabled-makes-a-splash-jul-19-2011
NOTE: The ipetition website keeps all emails confidential, so sign without risk and voice your opinion in the comments section!!!!
Updates
September 10, 2011
We have reached two hundred and fifty signatures. It is heartening to see how clearly this community values the preservation of our access to the lake.
Reached 250 supporters
September 9, 2011
September 3, 2011
The scale of this response is a clear sign that preserving our access to the water is a priority for many people. This momentum shows that our community cares deeply about how we manage our local resources. We must keep this focus sharp as we move forward into the next phase of our discussions.
Reached 100 supporters
August 25, 2011
6 Comments
Ridiculous idea in the first place. Glad to see some common sense finally won out.
My family has been boating on Owasso for years. We would have lost our weekends for nothing! so happy this is over.
Good work everyone. Glad the board listened to us instead of trying to push this through.
We pay enough taxes to enjoy the lake how we want. Keep the no wake rules away from my boat.
What a waste of time. Glad they dropped it.
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The proposal to restrict boating on Lake Owasso has been officially rescinded by the board. This outcome reflects the necessity of public engagement when our shared recreational spaces are at risk. We will remain observant as the broader ten year plan moves forward to ensure the interests of this community …
November 28, 2011
Final supporters
GREAT NEWS!!! The No Wake/No Boat proposal in the GLWMO 10yr Plan (draft) has been RESCINDED as per the GLWMO meeting of September 22nd. We would like to thank Karen Eckman (GLWMO Chair) and the other board members that voted in favor of removing the no wake/no boating restrictions.
If you are visiting this site for the first time, please continue to sign this petition so we can update you on the latest information from the GLWMO plan. The original petition is below, along with updated meeting info:
The Grass Lake Water Management Organization (GLWMO) is creating a new 10-year plan for Lake Owasso and surrounding areas. The Chairwoman (Karen Eckman) and 4 other board members are proposing "no wake" or "no boating" areas on Lake Owasso!! They also state: "the goal being to make it a permanent ordinance".
To the credit and benefit of the GLWMO, they have come up with 12 other methods of improving water clarity in Lake Owasso, all of which are prudent and will not restrict boating. This "no boating" clause was inserted as a single sentence in a 243 page document. No agency should have this type of power over a designated Minnesota Recreational Lake!
The Lake Owasso Association (Est. 1941) has been trying to work with the GLWMO Board to remove this proposed restrictive ordinance. However, the GLWMO Board has not responded well to reasonable requests, so it is time for us to ACT!!
PLEASE SIGN this petition and pass it along to ALL YOUR FRIENDS who have ever enjoyed boating, fishing, skiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, tubing, or a simple cruise around Lake Owasso!! The public comment period is ONLY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15TH, so sign TODAY.
NOTE - PUBLIC HEARING meeting originally scheduled for Oct 6th has been postponed until further notice (see updated info at www.glwmo.org):
This Public Hearing will address other issues in the Draft Plan that relate to a host of very important watershed issues including ones directly related to Lake Owasso. It is thus encouraged for citizens to attend the Public Hearing as a forum to express ideas related to Lake Owasso and the greater watershed.
In addition, you can call ALL the GLWMO board members and voice your objection to this ordinance. Their names/numbers are on the link below, but it also helps to send an email to the following people:
Roseville Mayor Dan Roe: [email protected]
Shoreview Mayor Sandy Martin: [email protected]
Karen Eckman (Chairwoman GLWMO): [email protected]
GLWMO Board Members Link:
www.glwmo.org/index.asp?Type=B_DIR&SEC={8ED86EA5-281C-497F-A9B0-16840097E916}See how the Courage Center uses Lake Owasso for disabled skiers!!
www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/minnesota/water-skiing-program-for-disabled-makes-a-splash-jul-19-2011
NOTE: The ipetition website keeps all emails confidential, so sign without risk and voice your opinion in the comments section!!!!
Updates
September 10, 2011
We have reached two hundred and fifty signatures. It is heartening to see how clearly this community values the preservation of our access to the lake.
Reached 250 supporters
September 9, 2011
September 3, 2011
The scale of this response is a clear sign that preserving our access to the water is a priority for many people. This momentum shows that our community cares deeply about how we manage our local resources. We must keep this focus sharp as we move forward into the next phase of our discussions.
Reached 100 supporters
August 25, 2011
6 Comments
FINALLY. quit trying to control everything we do on the water.
Ridiculous idea in the first place. Glad to see some common sense finally won out.
My family has been boating on Owasso for years. We would have lost our weekends for nothing! so happy this is over.
Good work everyone. Glad the board listened to us instead of trying to push this through.
We pay enough taxes to enjoy the lake how we want. Keep the no wake rules away from my boat.
What a waste of time. Glad they dropped it.
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FINALLY. quit trying to control everything we do on the water.