Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance

Foundation holds second weInvest 365 event

May 13, 2026

The Greater Lake City Community Foundation (GLCCF) hosted its second annual weInvest 365 event on Tuesday, May 5, at the Lake City City Hall ballroom. The evening highlighted the important work of local nonprofit organizations and their impact on the community. During the event, weInvest 365...

Ravines drive sediment into Lake Pepin

Apr 22, 2026

A new report from Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance (LPLA) points to a hidden but significant source of the sediment filling Lake Pepin, which is accumulating at roughly ten times its historic rate: ravines, according to a news release. In its new report, “Targeted Erosion Control in the Minnesota River...

Study aims to keep sediment out of Lake Pepin

Oct 22, 2025

Slowing the Flow: New Study Aims to Keep Sediment Out of Lake Pepin As Lake Pepin continues to shrink from excess sediment, Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance (LPLA) is leading new efforts with local partners to understand and reduce the problem. With support from the Red Wing Area Fund, LPLA has launched...

Guided paddle group gets first-hand look at sedimentation issues facing Wells Creek

Aug 27, 2025

A group of Lake City–area residents joined Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance on Tuesday, Aug. 19, for a guided paddle to the Wells Creek delta. The outing, supported by the Greater Lake City Community Foundation, highlighted both the science and beauty of a tributary that is steadily reshaping the...

Tour de Pepin helps support Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance

Jul 30, 2025

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a $1,500 donation to the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance (LPLA), made possible through this year’s Tour de Pepin cycling event. As part of the ride, participants were invited to contribute directly to LPLA or become a member for $25. Many riders...

Sportsman’s Club gives $2,500 for Lake Pepin preservation efforts

Jun 18, 2025

The Lake City Sportsman’s Club (LCSC) recently provided $2,500 to support Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance (LPLA) in their work to protect and restore Lake Pepin. LPLA Board President Peter Coyle attended a recent member meeting at the club to inform members of LPLA’s mission and current projects and...

Lake Pepin town hall is April 28

Apr 23, 2025

Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance is holding a town hall meeting at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club on Monday, April 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. “Join LPLA and local partners from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for an informative evening to learn about the latest updates and...

A Lake Pepin health checkup

Mar 26, 2025

Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance (LPLA) hosted the first of four Town Halls at the Frontenac Sportsmen’s Club in Frontenac, Minnesota. The Lake Pepin Town Hall health “checkups” are sponsored by LPLA and the Goodhue County Soil & Water Conservation District, with funding provided by the Minnesota...

Local donations helped Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance reach fundraising gogal

Feb 7, 2024

As Executive Director of the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance (LPLA), I want to extend our sincere Thank You to the residents in Old Frontenac and Lake City who made donations during November and December of 2023! Your donations helped the LPLA take total advantage of the $50,000 in matching funds very...