BUSH LAKE

President - John Crampton
952/884-6704

Vice President - Pat O'Leary

Secretary - Judith Anderson

Treasurer - Jill Crafton

Membership Director - Mary Crampton (2010)

State Director - Gregg Thompson

State Director - John Crampton

Dues:  $110 Individual, $125 Family, Canoe rack rental $50

Chapter Email: 

Meeting Place:
Bush Lake Club House
7515 Izaak Walton Rd. W
Bloomington, MN 55438
952/944-3066

Meeting Date:  Six or seven times annually or set by Executive Board

ACTIVITIES:

• Scholarships for college students in conservation majors
• Scholarships to school group program at Richardson Nature Center
• Sponsor youth fishing access in metropolitan area and youth fishing event at our chapter
• Advocate for/educate about reduction and filtration of urban stormwater runoff, invasive species control, and improved resource management in general and in local communities
• Offer free workshops on Water Smart Landscaping, Lawn Care, Rainbarrels, Raingardens, Low Water Use Landscapes, Bird & Butterfly Gardens, Permeable Pavement Types, Composting Leaves
• Water quality monitoring training at area lakes and Minnesota River
• Bio monitoring of water quality for Nine Mile Creek Watershed District using IWLA Save of Streams SOS
• Participate in Weltands Summit, District 196 Envrionmental School Open House, Living Green Expo, MOA Clean Boats event, bike/hike/bus alternative transportation events
• Display and staffing of tables at Living Green Expo, Midwest Fly Fishing Convention, and Bill McKibben's 350 presentation at Edina High School
• Solar power potluck event to promote renewable energy use for solar PV, solar thermal, and electric powered transportation in conjunction with the MN Renewable Energy Society
• Lead on local efforts toward a sustainable community including participation in West Metro Sustainability Forum sponsored by the Alliance for Sustainability
• Lead chapter in hosting the 2009 Wetlands Summit at Normandale Community College, Feb. 2009
• Lead chapter in organizing 2010 Wetlands Summit "Agriculture and Water Quality"

Chapter Established: 06/1923
Date of last review or update: 10/29/2009