Project Detail

LITTLE GREEN LAKE PROTECTION & REHAB. DIST.: Little Green Lake Water Quality & Sediment Monitoring

Purpose

The Little Green Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District proposes to contract with the US Geological Survey to monitor the water quality and lake-bed sediment chemistry of Little Green Lake. The following parameters will be included in the study: 1)Water chemistry 2) Phosphorus 3) Dissolved oxygen, tempurature & PH 4) Clarity (secchi disk readings) 5) Chorophyll 6) Lake levels. An annual report will include lake stage flucations, lake depth profiles, chemical constituents and water quality conditions. A final report will summarize all the years of study. The Department of Natural Resources will be provided with both a papercopy and an electronic copy of the final report. The project results will be disseminated to the general public bynewsletter mailing, public meeting,summary report mailing, local newspaper articles, TV/radio spots and a poster display. Copies of the reports will also be available at Markesan City Hall and Markesan Library.

Project Type

Lakes Grant

Project Sub Type

Large Scale Lake Planning

Project ID

LPL-446

Year Started

1997

Status

Complete

Reports and Documents

Little Green Lake Management Plan