Carrie Framsted


Latest Articles:

Cook County Coalition of Lake Associations

CCCoLA is an independent organization that represents area Lake and Road Associations within the county. Our work provides an effective, focused means of advocating for water quality and resolving lake-related issues. Our first meeting of the season is in person on Friday, June 2, 10:00 a.m. to Noon, at The Schaap Community Center on the Gunflint Trail. This year we... READ MORE >

Cook County Coalition of Lake Associations—CCCoLA

Our state has over 500 lake associations. Cook County Coalition of Lake Associations includes 17 Lake and Road associations representing over 1000 lakeshore, road, and landowners focusing on issues of common interest such as promoting and implementing sound and responsible management practices for lakes, waterways, wetlands, and shorelands. The Coalition serves as an umbrella group bringing these associations together to... READ MORE >

Cook County Community of Lake Associations

CCCoLA was developed in 1994 by representatives from the local lake associations at that time. CCCoLA was created to provide an effective, focused means of advocating for lakeshore property owners. The intent is to ensure that CCCoLA member opinions are considered in local and state agencies. This collective voice represents over 1000 lakeshore owners. There are over 500 lake associations... READ MORE >

Community Land & Water Workshop

Over the past few years, residents Cook County have noticed an increase in tourism, as well as new residents, moving to the area and we all know why people come here. It is beautiful, it is wild, and it is precious. But this increase in “loving this area” has been presenting many challenges in preserving and protecting these invaluable natural... READ MORE >

“Choosing a Peaceful Death”

Discussing one’s death is not a typical conversation for most of us, however, it is relevant for all of us. When we invite this conversation, it opens doors to learn and explore, address concerns and options, and simply provides us that human connection when it is needed most. Being able to share with friends and family your wishes ensures you... READ MORE >