HELP PRESERVE THE BEAUTY
GLIA’s Mission:
Gleason Lake Improvement Association (GLIA) is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization that seeks to improve and preserve the beauty and quality of Gleason Lake and its watershed for the present and future, to promote education in best management practices, and to work together with other organizations and governmental agencies with similar objectives. We promote proper boating etiquette and encourage protection of our natural waters through collaboration to respect this rich ecosystem.
*Seasonal Advisory Notice November 11, 2024*
IT’S TIME TO REMOVE YOUR DOCK
Gleason Lake experienced a large amount of ice movement in the Spring of 2024, and we expect this may occur again in 2025 as we observe high water levels. We recommend dock owners remove their docks at this time to avoid possible damage.
Use Caution! No Wake
Zone Near The Bridge
- Gleason Lake boaters are asked to respect a NO WAKE ZONE between the Luce Line bridge and the south point of the DNR peninsula!
- 2024 high water levels increase the impact of wave energy on erosion.
- The consistent hammering of boat wakes will lead to erosion by wearing away sediment on unprotected shorelines.
- Living shorelines can help protect resident properties and wildlife habitats from erosion.
- GLIA encourages residents to enjoy the lake and use slower speeds near all shorelines so that residents and boaters may safely enjoy the lake this summer. Thank you!
PARTNER WITH US!
- BECOME A MEMBER
- ATTEND OUR VIRTUAL MEETING (FEBRUARY)
- ATTEND OUR FALL SOCIAL EVENT (SEPTEMBER)
- SEND US YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
Membership Levels
GLIA is a non-profit organization under 501(c)(3). Discuss tax deductibility with your CPA. Please ask your employer about matching donations!
Watershed
Donation Level
$25-$99
Creek
Donation Level
$100-299
River*
Donation Level
$300-499
Lake*
Donation Level
$500 and over
YOUR DONATIONS MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE LAKE AND WATERSHED QUALITY. ALL GLEASON LAKE RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO GIVE ANNUALLY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
*RIVER AND LAKE LEVEL DONATIONS EARN SPECIAL DOCK WEED PERMIT PRIVILEGES ($40 VALUE).
HOW WE USE YOUR DONATION
All donations collected go directly to improve and preserve the lake and its watershed. GLIA is a non-profit organization under 501(c)(3). Discuss tax deductibility with your CPA.
TREAT (AIS)
GLIA Completes ongoing surveys of the lake to identify Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). Active lake weed treatments include purple loosestrife and curly-leafed pondweed. Lake weed inspections and treatments represent around 72% of our budget.
AERATION
OPEN WATER! We permit and manage a lake aeration system to maintain an open water area during winter months to keep our lake habitat healthy. This is typically turned on in early January. Operation and maintenance of this system is around 15% of our budget.
OPERATIONS
Additional expenses: website hosting, permitting, mail, printing, postage, association operations, education, community events, new resident outreach, and watershed support. Our board members are all volunteers.
Boaters
Please Note: At this time, we do not have public ramp access.
Boating Guidelines
If you are Gleason Lake resident and need to get your boat on the lake, please visit the Boaters page for Boating Guidelines and expectations.
Weed Control By Docks
Each year GLIA coordinates with the DNR to permit weed spraying around the docks on the lake, if desired by the owner. Forms are due to Midwest Aqua Care in mid-February. More information on weed spraying and the 2024 weed form can be found on Lake Health & Permits Page. This is also discussed at our February Virtual Event.
No Wake Zone
Visit our Boaters page to see a map of the lake including our no wake zone near the Luce Line Bridge. This is a low shoreline area.
TIPS TO PROTECT THE WATERSHED & LAKE
CLEAN UP/INSPECT
Clean sweep debris in streets and driveways. Clean up after pets. Adopt a storm drain and keep it clear of debris and litter. Boats should be dry and clear of zebra mussel before launch.
WATER NEAR HOME
Install rain gardens to filter water into the soil. Direct downspouts away from hard surfaces so they filter into the soil.
POLLUTANTS
Keep pollutants such as road/driveway salt and fertilizer out of storm drains. Use Zero PH Fertilizer, and maintain a buffer on the lake shore.
Ken Campbell & Lee Wallace
In 1980 Gleason Lake Improvement Association formed with 22 families. Lee Wallace and Ken Campbell were original members and are still active members today with over 150 contributing families in the association and a mailing list of nearly 300.
~ Founding Board Members
Did you know you can adopt a drain?
Join the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District efforts to adopt a drain in your neighborhood to help keep the watershed clean. It’s easy, sign up at the following link, confirm your address and drain to adopt, and then enter how much debris you remove. Then tell your friends! People all over the Twin Cities can be part of this effort.