About OTLPOA
We are the stewards of our valuable lakes and rivers
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Who We Are
Otter Tail Lakes Property Owners Association is a nonprofit organization formed in 1967 to promote the preservation, protection, and reasonable use of all areas of Otter Tail County bordering on or approximate to the shoreline of Otter Tail Lake. OTLPOA serves as an information resource and advocate for lakeshore owners around Otter Tail Lake, Blanche Lake, Deer Lake, Long Lake, Otter Tail River North, Pelican Bay, Round Lake and Walker Lake.
Our members are lakeshore owners, residents, and others who work together to care for our valuable lakes and rivers, and who understand the importance of lake stewardship. Our unique ecosystem is an important resource, and each generation passes the mantle of responsibility of its care to the next. Today we are the generation which carries this awesome responsibility.
If you’re not already a member, please become one and join with your neighbors that are working to preserve our region’s beauty and legacy.
“We listen carefully to you and use what we hear to develop programs, advocate for positive change, and serve as a resource and advocate for our lakes community.”
What We Do
Lakeshore directory
We help residents stay connected
Advocacy
We ensure you’re heard at state, regional and local organizations
Education
We inform residents on lake issues such as invasive species
Worm spraying
We help control forest tent caterpillars on lakeshores
Water testing
We provide vital lake clarity tracking data
buoy placement
We help warn boaters of rock hazards
OTLPOA Foundation
We fund special projects such as free swimming lessons
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OTLPOA Board of Directors
Eric Gerken
President
Otter Tail Lake
320-491-1277
Mark Long
Vice President
Deer Lake
701-640-1033
Pat Hunke
Treasurer
Otter Tail Lake
218-639-4910
Becky Kemling
Secretary
Otter Tail River North
218-371-9095
Debbie Ness
Director
Otter Tail Lake
218-495-2468
Julie Swanson
Director
Otter Tail Lake
218-282-0044
Duane Hanson
Director
Otter Tail Lake
701-367-4249
Beth Madson
Director
Otter Tail Lake
320-808-6492
Tom Kuder
Director, Website Manager
Otter Tail Lake
612-747-5021
Jerame Tysdal
Director
Otter Tail Lake
Ken Wentz
Director
Blanche Lake
760-885-9668
Jeff Skogen
Director
Blanche Lake
303-898-2501
Paul Oxberry
Director
Long Lake
612-703-3116
Steve Mouritsen
Director
Round Lake
612-237-6927
Mike Wendt
Director
Walker Lake
OTLPOA Foundation Board of Directors
Lana Ouren
President
Larry Krohn
Vice President
David Spies
Treasurer
Jon Anderson
Secretary
Howard Maki
Bernie Steeves
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Our Mission Statement
The object and purpose of this corporation shall be to
- Promote the community welfare and civic development of all areas of Otter Tail County bordering on or approximate to the shoreline of Otter Tail Lake and such other land areas further removed therefrom as its members shall from time to time determine
- Assist the property owners within said area in the preservation of their civic areas and those of Otter Tail Lake itself, including the planting and promulgation of fish therein and the protection and preservation of wildlife on the land areas adjacent to Otter Tail Lake as may be determined by the members
- Promote and develop the horticultural development of the areas described
- Promote the cultural and social lives of the inhabitants of said area
- Provide a vehicle by which legal or political problems common to the areas and the inhabitants thereof, including tax problems, may be resolved in any manner provided by law for the common welfare of the members of this corporation
- Acquire by purchase or other means such real or personal property as may be necessary in carrying out its stated objectives and to mortgage or sell or exchange the same
- Do any and all other acts permitted by the laws of the State of Minnesota in furtherance of its stated purposes.
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