Welcome to the home of the Cedar Lake Conservancy
Located in Aitkin and Crow Wing Counties, Cedar Lake is near and dear to our hearts as a place where we gather with family and friends enjoying everything lake life has to offer. As such, we come together to help ensure that joy continues for future generations. We hope you will join us.
Mission Statement
The Cedar Lake Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving and enhancing the quality of the environment in and around Cedar Lake.
Latest News
Blue Water Science Zebra Mussel Report
2021 Annual Meeting Reminder
The CLC will be hosting its annual meeting on Saturday, September 18 at the Moose Lodge, 22 Fourth Street in Aitkin. Social starts at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting promptly at 9 a.m.
The CLC will host a food drive to benefit the Aitkin Food Shelf. Items appreciated this year are soup, stew, chili, chow mein, macaroni and cheese, cereal, tuna, baked beans, Rice A Roni, vegetables, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, cookies, cake mixes, candy and peanut butter. Please – no outdated items!
Zebra Mussels
On Tuesday, September 7, a team of volunteers from Cedar Lake partnered with Blue Water Science to conduct a visual inspection of the lake to search for additional zebra mussels.
This search was conducted across 14 tracts of the shoreline in approximately 1’-3’ deep water with Blue Water Science doing some areas using scuba gear in slightly deeper water. The search yielded the discovery of 12 zebra mussels with varying age ranges indicating that they have been present and reproducing for at least two years. During the inspection, read more…
Fishing Challenge
The Fishing Challenge ends September 6. Get those entries into Lanae Paaverud at lpaaverud@gmail.com
2021 Children Submission for the fall edition of The Cedar Log
Calling all kids under the age of 13! Share your reasons why you love the lake or your favorite lake experience this summer. Have someone email them to Debbie Campbell at jackpine@aol.com All submissions will be published in The Cedar Log’s fall edition. Deadline for inclusion is September 25.
Latest News
CLC Annual Meeting
Saturday, June 11, 2022
American Legion, 20 First Avenue N.E., Aitkin
Social – 8:30 a.m.
Meeting – 9:00 a.m.
What Does the Word “Cabin” mean to you?
The use of the word “cabin” does not refer to a specific physical description or object. Our first cabin would have fit inside one-third of one floor of our second cabin, which we’ve been in since 2004. Our first cabin was seasonal with a wood stove and a water well that hibernated for seven months of the year. They are both cabins (and both in the Aitkin area).
A cabin is a state of mind, read more…
Winter Chatter from Jon Campbell, CLC President
I just came back from a brisk winter walk. It was perfect with fresh snow, bright sunshine and no winter winds. While enjoying nature I determined it was an ideal time to pen a quick update to keep you informed on CLC’s accomplishments last year and our plans for 2022, as spring is just around the corner. read more…
Mailing Address
Cedar Lake Conservancy
P.O. Box 152
Aitkin, MN 56431
cedarlakeaitkin@gmail.com