Author: Mary Ann Stoll
2021 Lake Debris Removal Sponsored by the Improvement District
Are you finding the wind-swept waters of Hayden Lake afloat with fallen trees and untethered dock parts? The Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District is sponsoring the Spring ’21 Lake Debris Removal Program to rid the lake waters of hazards to navigation.
Potential Ordinance Change Will Affect Narrow Waterways, Not Hayden Lake
Kootenai’s Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is considering an amendment to the No-Excessive-Wake Ordinance, passed in June 2020: remove the 150-foot limit to the no-excessive-wake zone on the Spokane River, Fernan Lake, and Upper and Lower Twin Lakes. The 300-foot limit on all other county waterways, including Hayden Lake, will remain in effect.
Thank you, Pat Lund. Welcome new Board Member, Kristine Bartz
Since the re-establishment of the Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District in 2015, Pat Lund has
New Navigation Buoy Installation – Completed
The permitted buoys are in! The buoys earmarked for removal are out! Thank you to all who extended hands, resources, opinions, influence, time, support, patience, money, expertise, and cooperation. Click here to jump to the latest update.
Herbicide and Diver Treatments set for Aug 20-25
Idaho State Department of Agriculture will treat designated areas of Hayden Lake for Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) during the week of August 20-25, depending upon weather conditions.
Main Lake Weed Update
It seems unfair, giving all the attention to the North Arm of the lake. The Main Body of the lake is not without its weed concerns too.
North Arm Weed Update
Residents have raised concerns about increased weed growth on the north end of the lake. This leads us to wonder, what’s going on up there?
“How Do We Get a Buoy in Front of Our Property?”
How do we get a buoy in front of our property where boats routinely break the distance regulation? They come extremely close to our dock, and it’s not safe! Please help.
Navigational Buoys Update – A Message from the HLWID Board Chairman
The following is a message from Steve Meyer, the Chairman of the Hayden Lake Watershed