Lake Sediment Control Sub-Committee minutes – August 14, 2013

Attendees:  Barry O’Connell, Carolyn Tharp, Louise Lowrey, Rick Gainar, Rachel Morris, John Martin, Dell Rogers

Meeting started at 7:00pm at the RRA office.

Item 1. Introductions and back grounds of attendee’s experiences.

Item 2. All attendees expressed concern regarding level of nutrients and sediment coming into the lake.

1. A discussion of the different studies and, their sources with the group strongly recommending that every source of information be evidence based and authoritative.

Item 3. The need to define a methodology that will lead us to a solution that best fits our lake sediment and nutrient loading issues was discussed.

1. Suggested process / methodology for going forward.

• Create a data base of past and present relevant research related to sediment and nutrient loading of the lake.
• Identify appropriate local, state, and federal resources including Universities, nonprofit organizations, extension offices related to clean water.
• Identify sediment source
• Map  and characterize sediment by analyzing
  • Chemical
  • Physical
  • Biological/Biochemical elements contributing to unacceptable lake conditions.

Thanks to:

1.  Rachel Morris for her input and helping in defining the steps for our suggested process.
2.  Barry Oconnell for input and insight to pass studies and flow rates.

Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday September 11, 2013 at 7:00pm RRA Office

Meeting ended at 8:30pm