Lakes Planning Report

The Long Lake Association proposes to conduct a water quality analysis study on Long Lake. The project will consist of collecting water samples at six different times from two locations near the inlet and outlet of the lake; and collecting samples from two locations in the water column, one meter off the bottom and one meter from the surface. A watershed evaluation will be done to include delineation of the watershed boundary, determination and mapping of land uses, and an estimation of the annual Phosphorus load based on land uses using runoff coefficients. The dam will be evaluated for its current use and operation, with alternatives evaluated to provide a variable water level and associated cost estimates; potential impact on fish habitat and spawning will be evaluated. A report will be prepared which will present the results and analysis of the data collected. The existing water quality and trophic status will be described, the watershed will be evaluated and nutrient loads identified from the potential sources. The existing dam will be described and water levels on the fishery will be presented. Conclusions and recommendations based on the data collected will also be included in the report.