Lime Lake, Portage County - Critical Habitat Designation
A Critical Habitat Area Study was conducted June 16, 2008 on Lime Lake, Portage County. The designations were based on aquatic plant data collected during August 2007.
Lime Lake is a mesotrophic lake with very good water clarity and good water quality. Filamentous algae occurred in Lime Lake in 2007, but was common only in the 0-1.5ft depth zone.
The aquatic plant community in Lime Lake is characterized by above average quality, good species diversity, a tolerance to disturbance and a condition closer to an undisturbed condition than the average lake in the state or region.
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