Notice: Lake Washburn Association

The Lake Washburn Association (LWA hereafter) has contracted to treat Eurasian Water Milfoil, an aquatic invasive species in Washburn Lake in 2026.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has granted the LWA a waiver of the requirement that the association obtain the signatures of approval of owners of lakeshore property. Instead, LWA will notify property owners of the treatment through alternate forms. This notice is one form that LWA is using to notify property owners. Other forms include but are not limited to notification on the LWA member email list and/ or webpage.

Regarding the treatment for this year, 2026:

1. The proposed date for treatment: June 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026

2. The target species for the treatment: Eurasian Water Milfoil

3. The method of control or product being used: EPA and MDA registered aquatic herbicides, such as but not limited to Florpyrauxifen-benzyl, Diquat

4. Washburn Lake landowners in the proposed treatment area may request that control not occur adjacent to the landowner's property. If you desire that the treatment of Eurasian Water Milfoil not occur adjacent to your property, please notify the LWA immediately at the following email address and mailing address below:

Lake Washburn Association

c/o AIS Treatment

P.O. Box 26

Outing, MN 56662

lakewashburn.mn@gmail.com