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The District is conducting a lake study on Bush Lake in Bloomington. This study aims to learn more about the habitat and ecosystem of Bush Lake as Bush Lake’s water quality data has always been at healthy levels.  A project that could result from this study will aim to preserve and protect the overall health of Bush Lake.
Project Timeline
Outreach

Project Timeline

There are three main components to the study:

  • Lake vegetation survey (scheduled June 2025)
  • Fisheries survey (scheduled June 2025)
  • Gathering community input
    • Lakeshore community meetings (completed March 2025)
    • Lake user survey (scheduled for June-August 2025)

Outreach

Past Community Meetings

The district held community meetings on March 18th and March 25th to hear concerns about lake health from lakeshore residents and Bush Lake Izaak Walton League members. During the meeting watershed district staff shared lake data and discussed past district projects on the lake. City of Bloomington staff shared about the recent cattail removal around Bush Lake. Following the presentation, attendees had the opportunity to bring up their concerns about the lake’s current condition and help brainstorm actions that the district could take to improve and protect lake health.

View the presentation: Bush Lake Community Meetings

Lake User Survey

A lake user survey will be posted at the Bush Lake Public beach and Bush Lake Boat Launch from June to August. Results from all public engagement will be shared on this site by the end of September 2025.

Questions?

Contact Lizzy Boor, Watershed Specialist, at 952-395-8207 or eboor@ninemilecreek.org