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Welcome to the official website of the
Big Swan Lake Improvement Association of Todd County, MN!
The Big Swan Lake Improvement Association of Todd
County, MN is a non-profit organization focused on the overall improvement of our lake. Our purpose is
to protect and improve the water quality, fishery and recreational value of Big Swan Lake, Todd County, and its watershed
Join Us For Our Next Meeting!
Our next member meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 19th at Bruno's Hub Supper Club!
Note: The Spring Board meeting date and time has changed to
Sunday May 6, 2012 at 2:00p at Bruno's Hub Supper Club!
Burnhamville Clean Up Day
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Lions Park in Burtrum from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m.
Residents of Burnhamville Township may bring their old household items from this township in to dispose of them in a convenient manner.
Click here for more details!
2nd Annual River & Lake Day
Todd County Soil and Water Conservation District (TCSWCD) is hosting the "2nd Annual River & Lake Day" on Friday, August 31
from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hub Supper Club.
Click here
for more information. Also, be sure to RSVP by August 17th to
Amy Piekarski if you plan to be there!
Northern Pike (NOP) Regulation Results
2011 Update from the DNR
The DNR has posted results from years of northern pike regulations on area lakes. Check out the
newly added Fisheries Information page for more information.
Bog Stakes Available
Bog stakes and stake drivers are available from
Jim Macy, 320-285-2638 or George Brezinka, 320-285-2120. Be sure to review the information in the
Permit To Destroy Aquatic Vegetation
before performing any work.
Swan River Watershed
BWSR Clean Water Fund Competitive Grants For 2011-2012
Todd County Soil and Water Conservation District (TCSWCD) has officially accepted a $203,158.00 grant from Minnesota Board of Water and Soil
Resources (BWSR) specifically for the Swan River Watershed which includes Big Swan Lake. A kick-off meeting was held on March 18, 2011 and anyone interested in installing best management practices on their
lakeshore property should check out the TCSWCD website,
contact Amy Piekarski
or call the TCSWCD office at 320.732.2644. If you have a neighbor on the lake that might be interested, please pass this information on to them as well.
You can also check out the latest publications from the TCSWCD here, including their latest newsletter, minutes and reports.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
FEMA Has Redrawn Floodplain Maps
FEMA has redrawn Floodplain Maps for the entire US. The effective date for the new maps for Todd County was
February 4, 2011. The effective date of the new maps also imposed a deadline by which Todd County must update their ordinance
to insure that residence qualify for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The Todd County Land Information
webpage has a link to the New Boundaries Effective Feb. 4, 2011.
Big Swan Lake is in the po470.pdf, po490.pdf, po585.pdf and po625.pdf files.
All homes in a flood plain are required to have flood insurance if financed by any bank, mortgage company or federal agency.
The redrawn floodplain maps may change which properties and/or structures are in a floodplain. Check this website for updates
and for more information regarding floodplain management,, mapping and the NFIP here are some links:
FEMA: The National Flood Insurance Program
DNR: Floodplain Management and Flooding
Todd County: Floodplain Ordinance Revision with link to Revised Document
NFIP: Official Site (FloodSmart.gov)
DNR: Map Modernization Status in Minnesota
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