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The District is conducting a water quality study on the Anderson chain of lakes which includes Southwest Anderson Lake, Southeast Anderson Lake, and Northwest Anderson Lake.

Project Description

In 2005, the watershed district completed a water quality study for the Anderson Lakes. That water quality study identified curly-leaf pondweed, an aquatic invasive species, as a threat to lake health. In response to the study, the district completed two water quality improvement projects:

• 2008 Southwest and Northwest Anderson lakes drawdown
• 2008-2013 Southeast Anderson Lake herbicide treatments

Because it’s been over 10 years since the district completed a management activity on these lakes, the district’s board of managers have approved a scope of work to assess the status of current lake health and identify protection and management actions as needed. This study will look at:

• Historical in-lake data i.e. lake nutrient levels, aquatic plant populations, fisheries, and lake levels
• An analysis of upland habitat and land-use
• Reevaluation of lake goals and management techniques

This work is projected to be complete by the end of 2025

Questions?

Contact Jordan Wein, Water Resources Project Manager, at 952-800-8307 jwein@ninemilecreek.org