2025 Ice Out

The ice was officially out on Bad Medicine Lake on April 22, 2025. For the past fifty years, April 22 is also the average ice out date. Thank you to Lynn and Steve Lindow for continuing the tradition of recording this data, started by Lynn’s parents, Bonnie and Ed Strohmeier, in 1974. Click here to see the complete records for ice and snow dates.

2025 Spring Amnesty Day – May 24

Spring Amnesty Day is Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The dump gate will be locked with an different padlock Friday from 12-5pm and Saturday after 5pm until after the Amnesty Dumpsters are removed. See Forest Township website for additional information.

RMB Environmental Laboratories 2024 Water Testing Results

Below are the results of the water testing that was done during the summer of 2024. Mercury testing was offered for the first time. Results showed mercury was below the measurable amount for Bad Medicine Lake.

Board of Directors Meetings

The BMLAA board of directors meet monthly during the months of April through September. Prior to each meeting, an email is sent to all BMLAA members with the opportunity to request a Google Meets link to the meeting.

Trash Issues at the Dump

Some people are leaving trash outside dumpsters and/or not closing the dumpster lids. This allows bears to spread the trash and makes a big mess, which others, mostly our township officials, have to clean up. Be responsible and put your bagged trash in the dumpsters AND securely close the lid. Thanks to Rolf Christiansen for creating new lighter wood lids with secure fasteners. Additional information can be found on Bearwise and MN DNR.