Lake Emily, Portage County - Critical Habitat Designation
A Sensitive Area Study was conducted July12-13 and October 17, 2005 on Emily Lake, Portage County.
Emily Lake is a 105-acre seepage lake with a maximum depth of 36 feet and an average depth of 16 feet. The lake is fed by run-off, groundwater and an intermittent flow from Mud Lake.
Lake Emily is a mesotrophic lake with good water quality and clarity. Nutrients and algae have increased and water clarity has decreased during 2000-2005. Filamentous algae is common, especially in the 0-1.5ft depth zone. Chara spp. is the dominant species within the plant community, dominating all depth zones. Vallisneria americana was sub-dominant. All dominant, abundant and common species were distributed throughout the lake.
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