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Center Lakes Association advocates for clean and healthy lakes. The association promotes water protection programs, educates the public, works to control aquatic invasive species, and encourages lakeshore owners to create native shoreline buffers.

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Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) pose the highest risk to the water quality and enjoyment of our lakes. We need your donations to help sustain invasive weed management and support other lake association initiatives for the betterment of our lakes

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Annual Spring Meeting

Uncommon Loon

Thursday, June 4

5:00 PM Meal 6:00 PM Meeting

Doors open at 4:30 for the showing of two newly released wake surfing education videos. The meal starts at 5:00 with free pulled pork sandwiches, chips, and dessert! The bar will be open for purchasing drinks. The meeting will begin promptly at 6:00 PM. CLA business and elections to be followed by speakers. Everyone is welcome, need not be a member to attend.

Music on the Water

The south end of South Center Lake, by KiChiSaga Park

Saturday, June 27

5 - 7 PM

Free music from our friends at Country Financial, the Santis. Float your way down South Center for a relaxing evening on the water. Join your friends to hear local performer Ben Leonne for a wide variety of musical hits.

Lakes Appreciation Night at Harmony in the Park

Wednesday July 8

Lion's Park, Lindstrom

Free crafts for kids at Center lakes Association booth. Information booths open at 5PM, music starts at 6:30. For more details, visit https://www.cityoflindstrom.us/parks-department/pages/harmony-park

Raffle Run

North and South Center lakes

Saturday August 22

12 PM Start

Join us for our largest fundraiser of the summer! Spend the day with friends while boating around the lakes. Or, join us for the after-party. More details to be released, including registration and fee.

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Healthy Shores = Healthy Lakes: Building a Stronger Future for Our Center Lakes

A Workshop Series for Center Lakes Shoreline Owners Our lakes are one of the greatest assets of the Center Lakes community — supporting recreation, wildlife, and water quality we all depend on. One of the most effective ways to protect this shared resource starts right at the shoreline. Healthy Shores = Healthy Lakes is a three‑part workshop series designed to help lakeshore owners create shorelines that are both functional and beautiful , while improving long‑term lake heal

Apr 13

🌊 Save the Date: Aquatic Invasive Species Workshop – April 16

Aquatic invasive species continue to impact lakes across Minnesota, and staying informed is one of the most effective ways we can protect our waters. Please save the date and plan to attend an upcoming Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Workshop this spring! 📅 Event Details Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: Free Who Can Attend: Anyone—lake association members, volunteers, property owners, and community members are all welcome. Attend In Pers

Mar 21

To Surf or Not to Surf?

The wakesurfing debate continues to ripple through communities. Last year, the results of the second part in a three-part study were released by the University of Minnesota. For some, the findings were expected, confirming their belief about the impact a wake surfing boat can have on both the lake and the shoreline. For others, the findings added fuel to an already controversial topic. In short, the study released from the University of Minnesota, St. Anthony's Falls Laborat

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