Sandy Lake Improvement Association (SLIA)

Welcome to the Sandy Lake Improvement Association (SLIA)
2023 SLIA ANNUAL LAKE MEETING Saturday, August 12, 202310:00 a.m.South side boat access
2023 SLIA ANNUAL LAKE PICNIC Saturday, August 12, 202312:00 p.m.More details to follow as they become available.
LAKE MEETINGS UPDATE: The SLIA June Lake Meeting will no longer be held. The Lake Association will hold an annual lake meeting on the second Saturday in August on the south side boat access. It was decided that the June and August meetings were held too close together. Having one annual lake meeting will hopefully also increase lake meeting attendance. Note: Voting at a Lake Meeting is limited to one SLIA member per residence. ________________________________________________________________________
Sandy Lake Gear is available!If you are interested, please email our Sandy Lake Secretary, Amanda Thomas, for ordering and pricing information at: athomas@logisticpartnersmn.com Items are available now and requests for other items can also be made.

IMPORTANT AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) INFORMATION!

Zebra mussels have been confirmed in nearby Lake Orono, Big Lake, and Mitchell Lake. Help Protect our Lake! The documents and video (below) provide excellent information about Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) and how you can help!
Sherburne County Water Equipment Cleaning Handout
This Document shows how to clean Docks, Lifts, Swim Rafts and other lake equipment.
Click to open Document
Shoreland Owner Training for AIS Prevention (video)
This video lays out the best practices each of us can take to mitigate the risks to protect our lake resources for future generations.
Click to watch Video
AIS EARLY DETECTION RAPID RESPONSE handout
This 4-page document explains what to do if you find a suspicious plant or animal in the lake.
Click to open Document
SLIA OFFICERS President: Jeff Parent (763-442-8278) email: jparent01@yahoo.com Vice President: Jack Sjurseth Treasurer: Sharon Fischer Secretary: Amanda Thomas
Volunteers Facebook: Bonnie Menshek Website: Linda Ferris Secchi Disc: Terese Cullinan & Ray Peters
Sandy Lake is one of the cleanest lakes in Sherburne County. Boating, fishing, swimming, or just taking in the view, Sandy Lake residents enjoy the benefits of its water quality. Please help us keep our lake clean and safe by following these few simple rules. Be courteous, be safe and have fun!
  • Prevent the spread of invasive species by carefully cleaning your boat and trailer both before and after using the lake boat launch.
  • No power-loading of boats at boat launches. Power loading a boat causes significant damage to the launch. Slow down and use a winch instead of powering the boat onto the trailer.
  • Take your garbage and unused bait with you when you leave.
  • While boating, circle the lake in a counter-clockwise direction.
  • Watch for Loons. There is an active pair of Loons on our lake. Please give them distance.
  • Boat Launch hours are 6:00 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset. Please respect these hours as both of our launches are within residential neighborhoods.
MN Boating Guide 2022 (click to open)
MN Fishing Regulations 2022 (click to open)
Mission
Our mission is to preserve and protect Sandy Lake for current and future generations.
Purpose
The purpose of this lake association, and the general nature of its duties, is to preserve and protect, for current and future generations, the body of water in Sherburne County known as Sandy Lake. Promote a sense of community among members through the sharing of information, working on lake projects important to us all, and enjoying lake social activities, together, where all members make a difference in preserving and protecting our beautiful lake.