One of the new additions to the Lake Management Plan for 2025 is to try to control the algal blooms that were more intense in the area of Spanish Cove. AquaDoc will be applying a product known as EutroSORB G to this cove during the week of April 14. This product is a fine clay suspension that is modified to trap phosphorus which can drive the algal blooms. The exact day of the application will depend on the weather. Read more

By D.Ernes – Lake Management Committee

We are entering the season to get back outside. As we know, nutrients, especially phosphorus, are the fuel for algal blooms. But that is not the only threat to our lake. This article paraphrases some Best Practices that each of us can do.

Eliminate Aquatic Hitchhikers – Many if us enjoy boating and fishing in other lakes in our area. Each lake has its own benefits, as well as problems. One of the Read more

By D.Ernes – Lake Management Committee

As we come to the end of 2024, we look back on the recreational season that we just completed. This past year we continued with the programs that have shown success and evaluated new ideas to help as we move forwards with our short and long-term lake management plans. This document gives a brief overview of the past year.

We have continued with the program involving application of algaecides during the season to Read more

Dave Ernes – Lake Management Committee

Why the concern of leaves in the lake? As leaves fall into the water, they begin a natural decomposition process. This decomposition consumes oxygen in the water, particularly in shallow areas, creating a condition known as hypoxia. Low oxygen levels can severely impact aquatic life, stressing fish and other organisms. We saw this last fall.

We are currently enjoying the brilliant colors on display around the lake this time of year. The problem Read more

By D.Ernes – Lake Management Committee

Our lake is scheduled to be lowered this year on or about November 1st. Drawing down the lake level has both positive and negative impacts. However, periodic drawdowns are necessary to perform maintenance on individual seawalls and dock areas.

Timing of the drawdown is an important variable. The dredging operation, currently working in the southern end of the lake, cannot continue when the water level is lowered. In addition, the drawdown must be Read more

Lake Treatment Aug 21

By D.Ernes – Lake Management Committee

Since the last algae treatment, we have experienced a massive storm system that dropped significant rain, caused gale force winds and knocked out power, internet and in some cases cell service to a portion of our community. We have some recent data that shows that this event also had a significant impact on the water quality and conditions of the lake, especially in the northern end. This may be Read more

By D.Ernes – Lake Management Committee

This past Thursday, we completed the treatment of about half of the lake, from the south to around Beach 1. This treatment was needed as a result of an increase in the severity and intensity of blue-green algae in the southern end of the lake. The treatment area was adjusted from the original announcement due to the concern of further spread of the affected area due to around an inch of rain over Read more

Update: The treatment was applied as planned on 8/1. Please no boating or swimming on the lake until Saturday morning. Thank you for your cooperation in helping our treatments be effective!

The southern area of the lake has seen an increased frequency of algal blooms over the past week. After discussions with our experts, we are scheduling a partial lake treatment for this week, as outlined below. The problem area does not include the entire southern half, so we Read more

Update: Treatment went ahead as planned on 6/19. Please no boat traffic, water fountains, or lake swimming until Friday. Your cooperation helps the treatments be more effective. Thank you!

Lake Treatment Scheduled for

Wednesday, June 19th

This year, we implemented two new programs – enhanced monitoring of the lake using a handheld probe, and evaluation of ultrasonic buoys. The former measures key parameters including algal densities. The latter is a non-chemical means to limit algal growth and was implemented Read more

By D.Ernes – Lake Management Committee

As we move into the recreational season, we have begun to implement several of the programs for this year. If all goes well, the ultrasonic buoys should be in place at five locations on the lake. These buoys are being evaluated as a non-chemical means of controlling the algae blooms. It will take some time for them to begin to control the algae, but we have high hopes that they will be effective. Read more