by David Ernes – Lake Management Committee

This is the first in a series or articles to provide some background information surrounding Algal Blooms. This is not meant to be a comprehensive overview, but is intended to give the reader some basic information on this important lake management subject.

Algae are a very broad series of organisms, which use light for most of their food, like any other plant. One class, green algae, is a significant food source for Read more

  By Tim Langer – Lake Management Committee

As the lake is now lowered, the Rome Rock Association (RRA) Lake Management Committee would like to remind our residents that it’s a great time to inspect our properties. Detecting areas at high risk for erosion and taking action protects our lake and our community. Please look for overflow points or holes in erosion control structures and seek remedies to reinforce them. This could be your sea wall, “rip-rap” (rock), and/or Read more

  by David Ernes – Lake Sediment/Nutrient Control Subcommittee

Recently, a number of interesting political announcements have appeared in the news about blooms and grants awarded to fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative totaling over 8.4 million dollars to three states, including Ohio. These grants are to be used to study ways to reduce the nutrients going into the lakes, increase monitoring of blooms, and create a database for research and information to find corrective actions to eliminate the Read more

  by Tim Langer – Lake Sediment/Nutrient Control Subcommittee Chairman

You may have noticed the new “Love the Lake” logo that marks the articles and programs being developed by residents volunteering for the Sediment and Nutrient Control Subcommittee of the Lake Management Committee. You can see it included in this article. Our mission is to connect our community by 1) raising awareness about important issues, 2) offering good science based information, and 3) offering some easy ways to improve Read more

  By Tim Langer – Lake Sediment/Nutrient Control Subcommittee Chairman

It is that time of year when we are all trying to get our boats cleaned and ready for winter. It seems like a rite of passage for winter to arrive, but a time to get our boats ready for storage. Did you know, soaps and detergents might add nutrients that promote algae blooms? They also destroy the external mucus layers that protect the fish from bacteria and parasites; Read more

Residential Stewardship By: Pam Hoover, Lake Management Sediment and Nutrient Control Subcommittee

Congratulations on owning property in one of the loveliest communities in North East Ohio! Whether you are a full time or seasonal resident, living by the water provides a special opportunity to participate in water-related recreation, such as boating, swimming or fishing; to observe wildlife in its natural habitat; or simply enjoy the beauty of watching a sunset over the lake and experience the serenity and sense Read more

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 Read more