He's a resident of Minnesota, so it'd be nice if the lake (river, mountain, etc) in question was in Minnesota.
2006-10-22 11:48:21 · 9 answers · asked by Yenta 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Here is how to name a Lake in Minnesota:
Naming Lake After Deceased Can Be Challenging
(AP) Brandon, Minn. Sixteen years after his death, the 38-acre lake where Martin Botner spent most of his life around will be named Lake Martin. But officials say naming a lake to honor the deceased can be challenging.
Requests for commemorative names for lakes, streams, islands and other physical features are common, but there are strict standards for naming, said Glen Yakel, a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources official who has been the state's landscape naming guru for 24 years.
"There are more people than there are features to be named (and) we take a very critical look at them," he said.
A naming proposal must be heard before the county board, the honorees must have been dead for at least five years and officials will look at contributions the honorees have made that will be evident today and in the future, Yakel said.
The changes also need to be approved by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.
The Lake Martin proposal has passed the Douglas County Board. Now it needs approval of the federal board.
Botner was an old-fashioned farmer who hauled his milk to town. He was a church sexton, a township board member and played the harmonica. Botner wouldn't use chemicals on his land and didn't pasture cows adjacent to the lake where he lived.
Minnesota's most popular lake name is Mud -- there are more than 200 of them. The naming process can be controversial and involve a lot of history, Yakel said.
In 1995, the state Legislature mandated the renaming of 19 lakes and other landscape features bearing the name "squaw," which is offensive to American Indians. Lake County was unsuccessful in asking to rename one of them "Politically Correct Lake."
It is very easy to name a star after a person.
Go tohttp://www.starregistry.com
2006-10-22 12:05:09 · answer #1 · answered by Blossom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pledge your city or county courthouse or counsel. They will tell you how many signatures needed for the change which is usually about 50%. But the amount varies so just ask. Then...go out and try to obtain the required signatures. If your successful, they will change the name formally and you should be given the chance to publicly speak on why the change was sought after. if the lake or mountain is not in your area, then the pledge for change must be submitted to the features locality. Just a side note...if its a federally protected landmark....then forget it.
2006-10-23 06:24:11 · answer #2 · answered by mark M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you dig a very big hole and fill it with water. Then you have a choise. Name them anything you want.
Now for real. You would have to go to your state service that is in charge of water resources. They should be able to tell you if any lakes or mountains are un-named. State Geological Survey service may also help.
2006-10-22 19:05:07 · answer #3 · answered by Klunk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a nice big sign that says your friends name lake. ie "Yenta Lake". Eventually everybody will start calling it like that.
2006-10-22 19:08:10 · answer #4 · answered by Jose R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy the mountain or lake
2006-10-22 18:49:45 · answer #5 · answered by fuufingf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can name a star! Check the Star Registry!
2006-10-22 18:51:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to find one that has been undiscovered first.
2006-10-22 18:50:52 · answer #7 · answered by Jen G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Discover it, and define it
2006-10-22 18:49:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dunno but that is a very thoughtful thing to do!
2006-10-22 18:55:59 · answer #9 · answered by A_Dufresne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋