The District is conducting a study on Mirror Lake in Edina.

Project Description

The District is undertaking a lake study to identify potential water quality improvement projects to help improve the overall health of Mirror Lake. The initial water quality study was completed in 2023. The following feasibility study of the recommendations from the water quality study was completed January 2025.

2023 Water Quality Study

Read the results of the water quality, which includes high-level management recommendations.

Summary: Mirror Lake Water Quality Summary (2023 Final)

Full Report: Mirror Lake Water Quality Report (2023)

2025 Feasibility Study

Read the results of the feasibility study.

Mirror Lake Feasibility Report (2025)

Additional Resources

Shallow Lakes Webinar

Learn more about shallow lakes and their functions and values. What does a shallow lake look like, and why are plants so important? What are the rules and regulations regarding shallow lakes? Joe Bischoff, a Senior Aquatic Ecologist and Certified Lake Manger with Barr Engineering Co, presented a webinar on April 12, 2022, to answer these questions and more. View the full recording: Shallow Lakes Webinar Recording

Shallow Lakes Brochure

Shallow Lakes: Minnesota’s Natural Heritage (PDF)