[ Lost Nation/New Landing River Conservancy District of Illinois ]
TELEPHONE
815-652-2006
OFFICE HOURS (404 Lake Court):
Mondays and Fridays, 9am — 5pm
MONTHLY MEETINGS:
6PM - 2nd Thursday of each month.
watershed and lake management. conservation. recreation.
Beaches and Campground are Closed for the Season
(As of 9/19/2022)
The Next RCD Board Meeting will be held on
Thursday, April 13th
at 6:00PM.
Lost Lake RCD Calendar
Want to know the upcoming dates of RCD meetings and events, Lake Court Center rentals, and key community activities?
Current News
Lost Lake RCD & LLUD Celebrate Former Employees
On the Sunday afternoon of February 26, 2023, the Community came together to celebrate two ladies who devoted years of service to Lost Lake. The Lake Court Center was full of hugs, handshakes, congratulations, smiles and laughter, and of course cupcakes as the Community wished the best to Becky Miller and Susan Steffens.
Becky Miller served as Office Manager for Lost Lake River Conservancy District for 21 years, and Susan Steffens served as Office Manager for Lost Lake Utility District for 16 years.
Each Board of Directors presented Becky and Susan a beautiful award noting their service to the community. We are thankful for their long-term commitment to Lost Lake, and we wish them the very best on their future endeavors.
Two Lost Lake Entities Combine Offices:
Lost Lake Utility District has relocated their office to the Lake Court Center. The LLUD office has combined with the Lost Lake RCD office. One space to do business for both entities. The new LLUD address is 406 Lake Court, Dixon, IL 61021.
RCD Newsletter Article:
See the latest RCD Newsletter Article HERE.
Recycling Opportunities:
Save your Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House.
Save your Plastic Lids for A Bench for Caps projects.
Please bring these recycled items to the RCD office.
QUICK LINKS
Hydraulic Dredging and Silt Basin Construction
Over the years, silt and sediment has built up on the lakebed which reduces the depth of the waterways making boating more difficult, spurs algae growth and aquatic weed infestations, and leads to poor conditions for fish. Without thoughtful action now, our beloved Lost Lake will eventually become silted in. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.
Lake Dredging Update
The Illinois EPA has approved our second round of silt testing, which means that we can move ahead with our hydraulic dredge project. Scott Brown from Wendler Engineering and Joe Rush, our aquatic management consultant are currently working on a bid spec that should be completed in January. Once a contractor is secured, we will have a more definitive timeline for completion. We will continue to provide updates as this highly anticipated project progresses.
Controlled Burn
The Nachusa Grasslands' Orland Track, located north of the creek near the dam and north of the RCD property, is planning a controlled burn in February of 2023. A notice will be sent out to the community prior to the burn.
Fish Stocking
The RCD stocked the following fish recently:
Walleye: 6”— 8”/300
Smallmouth Bass: 5”— 8”/400
Muskie: 10”— 12”/30