DPR will gather additional data on the sediment to determine the feasibility and rough costs for possible lake dredging. The in-lake water quality sensors will be redeployed on the lake surface to collect data throughout the 2023 summer season.
The DPR lake management operations team will also perform a phosphorus mitigation treatment between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. June 5-9, 2023.
The boat will be moving slowly across the lake to distribute the product over small sections of the lake each day. The intent of the treatment is to reduce the amount of phosphorus available to algae, hopefully slowing down its growth and preventing future algae blooms. The treatment will not impact recreational use of the lake. Depending on the results of the first treatment, an additional treatment may occur over the summer.
The lake will remain open to hand-launched recreational uses during treatment, however, we strongly recommend you avoid the vicinity of the boat and spray area for safety. As a reminder, avoid contact with the surface water and keep your pets from ingesting lake water.
DDPHE will also assist with collection of water and sediment samples related to both the phosphorus mitigation treatment and ongoing long-term monitoring. DDPHE will contribute to subsequent analyses, continued assessment and other management actions as needed to support the improvement of the lake’s water quality.