Lakes Grant
Large Scale Lake Planning
LPL-1148-07
2007
Complete
Lake Ripleys accessibility and popularity have long contributed to watershed-development and lake-use pressures that affect its overall condition. Ongoing concerns include overdevelopment, soil erosion, polluted stormwater runoff, nuisance algal blooms, problem weed growth, the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species, loss of habitat and natural scenic beauty, and seasonal overcrowding that leads to a less than desirable recreational climate.
This plan is intended to address these and other concerns, namely by promoting well-informed decisions that can best protect and enhance this valuable community resource. It is a challenge made more difficult in light of two realities. One is the sheer scale, complexity and evolving nature of the main problems that threaten Lake Ripleys long-term health. The second is the changing and sometimes conflicting value judgments, perceptions and expectations found among the lakes property owners and visitors.
Grant Awarded
The Lake Ripley Management District will use this grant to conduct a post-implementation watershed assessment for re-inventory and re-modeling of the watershed. This process will include field surveys, gathering and analysis of existing data, GIS mapping. The updated information collected will be used to update key management plans.
Water Quality Modeling
17895418
Watershed Mapping or Assessment
17895418
Watershed Mapping or Assessment
17895418
Grant Awarded
The Lake Ripley Management District will use this grant to conduct a post-implementation watershed assessment for re-inventory and re-modeling of the watershed. This process will include field surveys, gathering and analysis of existing data, GIS mapping. The updated information collected will be used to update key management plans.