Protect & Connect
Caring for your home means caring for the land and water around it. These resources help property owners protect their investment, preserve our lakes, and strengthen our community.
Property Owners Guide to Preventing Scammers
Protect Yourself from Scams
Register your property to avoid common property-related scams.
Opt-Out of Lender & Insurance Mailing Lists
You automatically receive offers of credit or insurance unless you choose not to receive offers.
Property Owners Guide to Wells
Well Care & Maintenance Guide
Understand testing, upkeep, and long-term well health.
Property Owners Guide to Septic Systems
Septic System Basics
Simple steps to keep your septic system working properly.
Quick videos covering common home and property topics.
Caring for and Protecting Your Property & Privacy
Confidence starts with good information.
Connecting with Service Providers
We are continually interviewing and qualifying service providers – landscapes, electricians, plumbers, plowing professionals, cleaners, etc. Reach out anytime, before, during or after transaction. We are always ready and willing to recommend great local providers.
Care for Land & Water
Small actions at home make a big difference.
Stewardship Guide for Property Owners
Everyday practices that support healthy shorelines and habitats.
Create your own beautiful rain garden to reduce runoff and protect lake water quality.
Learn how lakes function—and how easy and thoughtful care keeps them healthy.
Learn about the various watersheds, their health and how you can impact them
Protecting Our Lakes (AIS & Water Quality)
Simple actions that protect water quality and natural habitats
Property Owners Guide to Aquatic Invasive Species
Protect water quality and property values by managing the spread
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Guide
What to watch for and how to prevent the spread.
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Early Detection
Learn about AIS and/or join the local effort.
Lake Water Quality Map
Explore current conditions and monitoring data.
Decontamination Station Map
Find nearby places to clean boats and equipment.
Know Before You Go:
Local Rules & Regulations
Helpful rules that protect people and lakes.
Minnesota Boating Regulations
Minnesota Personal Watercraft Regulations
Get Involved: Community & Action
Small actions create lasting impact—join your neighbors, find new friends, and make big differences that last generations.
Calendar to view the Crosslake areas year-around events
Get involved with the BLA community to meet new friends, learn great information and preserve our natural resources for future generations.
Learn about protecting our waters from Aquatic Invasive Species and possibly join the local effort.
Answers to March Blog Questions:
1. Loons, on average, return to nesting lakes in April.
2. False - thicker ice prevents sun from penetrating the water and allowing plants to grow/stay alive over winter. Thinner ice leads to excess plant growth in the summer!
3. Only 9% of the Minnesota lakes are infested with at least one Aquatic Invasive Species. That is ONE of the reasons we all need to work hard to protect ALL the lakes.
4. Zebra Mussels are known to contribute to the high level of Mercury in fish such as Walleye.
5. True: The Crosslake St Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration was started by two Italian restaurants and an Irish Priest.