About MLA

Founded September 19, 2006 – Eden Prairie’s first Lake Association

The Mitchell Lake Association (MLA) is an association of concerned citizens dedicated to improving the water quality of Mitchell Lake in Eden Prairie.  It is a nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the state of Minnesota.

The purpose of the Association is:

• To maintain, protect, and improve the water quality, aesthetic values, wildlife habitat, and recreational capacity of Mitchell Lake;
• To educate shoreline owners and the public about the condition and protection of Mitchell Lake; and
• To provide a framework for representation for work with federal, state, and local agencies for improving the quality of Mitchell Lake.

What do we do?

• Educate and inform members about lake issues such as quality, conservation, and development via newsletters, annual meetings, and association website
• Participate as citizen advisers at Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBDWD) meetings to advocate Mitchell Lake water quality improvement projects.
• Initiate and advocate projects to improve Mitchell Lake water, ie. Shoreland Restoration.
• Member volunteers test and monitor our water for clarity and purity.
• Host annual meetings and lakeshore cleanup/social. All member and guest are welcome. These events are a great way to meet neighbors on the lake and keep informed about lakes issue that affects us all.
• Keep the community informed on important lake updates via Mitchell Lake website, Annual Newsletters and Facebook.