McGregor MN - Big Sandy Lake Association

Big Sandy Water Institute Making a Splash!

Big Sandy Water Institute is a summer educational, recreational program
using primarily non-motorized watercraft, focusing on teaching the students
how to enjoy and preserve local waterways through boat and water safety,
kayaking, canoeing, fishing, snorkeling, environmental education and
swimming lessons.

It is sponsored by the McGregor Schools and a variety of area agencies
and organizations. The activities are open to all students age 7 and up,
including children and grandchildren of summer and weekend residents of
the lake.

For any additional information, please call Lisa Kruse at 768-2111 ext 233
or Jim Carlson at 426-4256.

Agencies and organizations partnering to present Big Sandy Water Institute
include: Big Sandy Lake Association, Big Sandy Lake Foundation, Big
Sandy Area Lakes Watershed Management Project, McGregor ISD #4
Community Education, Savana Portage State Park, Aitkin County
Collaborative, Long Lake Conservation Center, McGregor Lions Club, The
Army Corps of Engineers, and Willey's Marine.

Add your organization to the list by contributing volunteer hours, resources,
equipment, or funding. For more informantion call ISD #4 Community
Education.