News & Views A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. CLERK'S CORNER - Greetings from the Township! As we move into the middle of the building & reconstruction season, it's important to note to all our residents that you take time to research what kind of building permit may be needed for your project! You can find guidance on this by either contacting the staff at the Administrative Office or peruse our website. VERY soggy start to the summer, but please be aware of & follow watering guidelines established for the season. If this season is anything like last year's, we may follow up all this rain with an extensive lack of precipitation be heavier; please keep it in mind. In the meantime, I hope everyone had a during which time our water usage will wonderful & safe 4th of July & enjoy the rest of the summer! WHY DO LAKES TURN GREEN? If you've ever walked by a lake in the summer & noticed it looks more like a giant bowl of pea soup than a clear body of water, you're not alone. Lakes turning green can be partially nature; however, the alarming truth is that most of it is human caused. The culprit? Algae. These organisms thrive in warm, nutrient-rich water. Several factors cause algae blooms including increased nutrient pollution such as runoff from fertilizers, sewage & lawn clippings. Not all algae is dangerous, but some can produce blooms that can harm even kill fish, pets & humans. What can you do to help prevent this? Limit fertilizers & clean WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP up any overspread. Clean up pet waste. Remove grass clippings from the street to prevent them from entering the storm water system & eventually our lakes. TOWNSHIP'S SPRINKLING ORDI- NANCE, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW - Town Ordinance 12, Sec- tion 24-1. Restricted Hours. The use of the Town Water Supply System for lawn sprinkling & irrigation, shall be limited to the following hours & days for the en- tire year: 24-1.1. Even numbered house addresses may use their Water System for the above stated uses only on even numbered calendar days from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00a.m. & 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 24-1.2. Odd numbered house addresses 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA above stated uses only on odd numbered calendar days from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. If you laid seed or new sod, you may get a 2-week exemption from the restrictions by calling the Township at 651-747-2764. MOVIES IN THE PARK! COME JOIN US FOR THE MOVIE "WICKED" Bring your lawn chair or blanket & don't forget bug spray for the next FREE, fun, & family-friendly movie night at Polar Lakes Park, beginning at dusk. Wicked, will be showing July 12. Unable to make it to this movie? Join us on August 9 for the showing of Mufasa: The Lion King. SAVE THE DATE! Township Day is Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Polar Lakes Park. There may use their Water System for the will be free admission & parking. whitebeartownship.org | 651.747.2750 |1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110 Find us on f Facebook News & Views A bi - weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest , upcoming events and other timely topics . CLERK'S CORNER - Greetings from the Township ! As we move into the middle of the building & reconstruction season , it's important to note to all our residents that you take time to research what kind of building permit may be needed for your project ! You can find guidance on this by either contacting the staff at the Administrative Office or peruse our website . VERY soggy start to the summer , but please be aware of & follow watering guidelines established for the season . If this season is anything like last year's , we may follow up all this rain with an extensive lack of precipitation be heavier ; please keep it in mind . In the meantime , I hope everyone had a during which time our water usage will wonderful & safe 4th of July & enjoy the rest of the summer ! WHY DO LAKES TURN GREEN ? If you've ever walked by a lake in the summer & noticed it looks more like a giant bowl of pea soup than a clear body of water , you're not alone . Lakes turning green can be partially nature ; however , the alarming truth is that most of it is human caused . The culprit ? Algae . These organisms thrive in warm , nutrient - rich water . Several factors cause algae blooms including increased nutrient pollution such as runoff from fertilizers , sewage & lawn clippings . Not all algae is dangerous , but some can produce blooms that can harm even kill fish , pets & humans . What can you do to help prevent this ? Limit fertilizers & clean WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP up any overspread . Clean up pet waste . Remove grass clippings from the street to prevent them from entering the storm water system & eventually our lakes . TOWNSHIP'S SPRINKLING ORDI- NANCE , EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW - Town Ordinance 12 , Sec- tion 24-1 . Restricted Hours . The use of the Town Water Supply System for lawn sprinkling & irrigation , shall be limited to the following hours & days for the en- tire year : 24-1.1 . Even numbered house addresses may use their Water System for the above stated uses only on even numbered calendar days from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m . & 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 24-1.2 . Odd numbered house addresses 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA above stated uses only on odd numbered calendar days from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. If you laid seed or new sod , you may get a 2 - week exemption from the restrictions by calling the Township at 651-747-2764 . MOVIES IN THE PARK ! COME JOIN US FOR THE MOVIE " WICKED " Bring your lawn chair or blanket & don't forget bug spray for the next FREE , fun , & family - friendly movie night at Polar Lakes Park , beginning at dusk . Wicked , will be showing July 12. Unable to make it to this movie ? Join us on August 9 for the showing of Mufasa : The Lion King . SAVE THE DATE ! Township Day is Saturday , September 20 , 2025 , from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Polar Lakes Park . There may use their Water System for the will be free admission & parking . whitebeartownship.org | 651.747.2750 | 1281 Hammond Road , White Bear Township , Minnesota 55110 Find us on f Facebook