An informal group of property owners concerned about low water levels. Not affiliated with CGWLA.
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Low water levels on lakes are more than a nuisance for boaters and shoreline owners. They can disrupt entire aquatic ecosystems and place real stress on wildlife, including one of Minnesota’s most iconic birds—the common loon. Loons nest at the water’s edge because they are powerful swimmers but awkward on land. Their nests are typically … Read more
Today we took photos of the Boy River in Hackensack and Longville. As many know, Boy River is the only tributary the both flows into and out of the Woman Lake chain of lakes. In Hackensack, we witnessed a completely dry stream bed just east of Birch Lake. In Longville, however, the Boy River continues … Read more
The following information is republished from a Grok inquiry. Minnesota state law allows a city (as a political subdivision or local government unit) to report concerns or file a complaint with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) about a dam within city limits that affects boat navigation or shoreline in public waters. The DNR … Read more
These photographs where all take within a 30-day window in October and November 2025. Pre-Construction Photos These photos were taken in October 2025 immediately prior to the construction of the new dam. You will notice there is no water flowing below the old dam. Post-Construction Photos These photos were taken in November 2025 after the … Read more
Here are photos taken immediately after the dam construction in November 2025. Link to Pre-Construction Photos
Here are photos taken of the old dam just prior to its replacement in November 2025. There is no water flowing into Boy River. Link to Post-Construction Photos
Why the Woman Lake Chain’s Ordinary High-Water Level (OHWL) Must be Maintained After the RAR: A Citizen‑Research Summary for Lake Residents A group of concerned lake residents are researching reasons why the Woman Lake Chain is approaching historic lows. We are concerned the DNR and Cass SWCD are dismissing the need to maintain the Chain’s … Read more
Introduction The Child, Girl Woman Lake Association (CGWLA) annual meeting was held at Salem Lutheran Church in Longville on August 1, 2026. This is a summary from the Q&A portion of the meeting. Questions were addressed by Neil Sharmer, President of CGWLA and Scott Wold from Cass County Soil and Water District. Main Issue … Read more
A group of concerned lake residents are researching reasons why the Woman Lake Chain is approaching historic lows. The impact is widespread on the chain of lakes and residents are looking for an explanation and more importantly a fix. The Minnesota DNR and Cass SWCD say two things: we are in a severe drought, and … Read more