Useful Information
Aitkin County Government
For information such as Aitkin County building codes
Aitkin County Sheriff
Sheriff department (218) 927-7435 Or 911
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MN DNR
For MN Dept of Natural Resources (DNR) lake info etc. (651) 296-6157
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DNR Invasive Species Specialist Tim Plude (218) 203-4354
Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District
https://aitkincountyswcd.wordpress.com/
DNR map & fishing regulations for Farm Island: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=01015900
Minnesota Waters home page
http://www.minnesotawaters.org/
Aitkin Chamber of Commerce for area travel and events
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Aitkin County Health & Human Services (218) 927-7200
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MN DNR Boating Guide MN DNR Fishing Guide
MN DNR depth map
http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/data/lakemaps/b0002011.pdf
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Aitkin Area DNR Fisheries Newsletters
The Focus on Aitkin Area Fisheries Issue 3 - Spring 2017 has an article about Farm Island Lake.
Click here to view all of the DNR area fisheries newsletters. At bottom of the web page go to the Area Highlights section.
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DNR List of Permitted Lake Service Providers
Lake service providers who install and remove docks and lifts for hire are required by the DNR to be trained and have a permit. Use the link below and select Aitkin and Crow Wing or another county for a list of permitted lake service providers. The list appears at the bottom of the web page.
https://webapps11.dnr.state.mn.us/aquatic_invasive_species_training/lake_service_provider_permits/public_website_list.
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The list of permitted lake service providers is made available for the convenience of the public only. Farm Island Lake Improvement Association, The State of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources neither endorse the services listed nor accept any liability arising from the use of the services listed.
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Aitkin County SWCD Water Quality Evaluation - 2008
http://www.aitkincountyswcd.org/PDF-Docs/WaterPlan6-24-09LargeLakes_Section1.pdf
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