Lakes Grant
Large Scale Lake Planning
LPL-1149-07
2007
Complete
A sediment core was collected from the deepest area [of Lake Ripley] on 13 August 2007. The core was dated by the 210Pb method and the CRS model used to estimate dates and sedimentation rate. The diatom community was analyzed to assess changes in nutrient levels and changes in the macrophyte community and geochemical elements were examined to determine the causes of changes in the water quality.
Grant Awarded
The Lake Ripley Management District will use this grant to conduct research through partnerships and focus groups to assess current and preferred behavior of the lake's watershed residents and property owners. The goal is to develop a community-based social marketing plan to affect meaningful behavior changes and increase landowner participation rates. A sediment-core analysis will also be conducted to assess how the lake has changed over the last number of years.
Educate and engage residents
17895417
Grant Awarded
The Lake Ripley Management District will use this grant to conduct research through partnerships and focus groups to assess current and preferred behavior of the lake's watershed residents and property owners. The goal is to develop a community-based social marketing plan to affect meaningful behavior changes and increase landowner participation rates. A sediment-core analysis will also be conducted to assess how the lake has changed over the last number of years.