POLK COUNTY LWRD: Lotus Lake Phase 4, Historical Changes
The Polk County Land and Water Resources Department is continuing a comprehensive study of Lotus Lake. Phases 3 and 4 for Lotus Lake coordinate with similar projects for Horse Lake (LPL-1117/1118-07). These phases utilize various public education elements, including results-sharing, newsletter mailings, presentations, and report publication and will provide management recommendations.
Phase 4 project activities include: paleolimnological core collection and full-core analysis. Land use history will be compared with trophic reconstructions inferred from the sediment core to determine the impact and timing of watershed disturbances on water quality. This information will assist with determination of stable ecosystem state and development of water quality goals.
| Project Type
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LAKE_GRANT
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Large Scale Lake Planning
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| Project ID
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LPL-1114-07
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Year Started
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2006
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| Status
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COMPLETE
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Activities
- Watershed Mapping or Assessment
- Monitor Water Quality or Sediment
- Develop/Distribute Newsletter
Final Report and Products