LAKESHORE NATURAL RESOURCES PARTNERSHIP INC.: Carstens Lake Management Plan

Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership (LNRP) is sponsoring a project to update the Carstens Lake comprehensive lake management plan.

Project final deliverables include: all data collected, agendas and minutes for planning meetings, and a lake management plan that includes methodologies, results, and management alternatives discussion with an implementation plan.

Specific project activities include: 1) Provide a detailed historical assessment of water quality problems or threats to lake water quality from nonpoint source pollution; 2) Collect watershed-specific baseline information and model nonpoint source pollution input to the lake; 3) Develop and implement data sharing procedures and collaboration between all project partners; 4) Seek public involvement throughout all phases of this project; 5) Creation of a public supported updated comprehensive lake management plan that includes an implementation strategy.

This scope summarizes the project detail provided in the application and does not negate tasks/deliverables described therein. Data, records, and reports, including GIS-based maps, and digital images, must be submitted to the Department in a format specified by the regional Lake Biologist.

If consultant is to provide final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant. DNR to receive both paper and electronic .pdf copies of the final report along with, or prior to submission of grantee's final payment request

Final Report and Products

• Carstens Lake Comprehensive Management Plan [PDF 3 MB]
• Carstens Lake Management Plan Approval [PDF]