Raymond Rau

Raymond lives on Granite Lake in Wright County, has been a Shoreland Volunteer for 3 1/2 years and serves on the Shoreland Volunteer Program advisory committee. Granite Lake is developing a watershed management plan and soon will be holding a “visioning” session as a first step in the process. Meanwhile, Granite Lake’s monitoring program is gearing up for another season.

What is your favorite experience with the Shoreland Volunteer Program?

My favorite project was aquatic plant identification on Sugar Lake. My second best was the restoration project on Warner Lake.

What is the most important thing you have done with the program?

Several programs; the restoration project on Warner Lake, aquatic plant identification project on Sugar Lake, serving as a member of the advisory committee and organizing the Granite Lake Association to do a watershed management plan.

What is the best book you have ever read?

I read mostly technical and scientific magazines. This gives me the latest advances that are being made.

What is one thing you would like others to know about you?

I like doing the right thing, rather than just looking at the bottom line.

What question would you like to have asked of you?

Q: Why my deep concern about nature?

A: Living in a rural area puts one in close touch with nature. As I age, it becomes apparent that many changes are occurring that are not good and sustainable.

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