Research shows that the health of a lake or stream is usually a direct reflection of the use and management of the land within its watershed. Research also shows that interventions are often necessary to maintain or improve the conditions of these resources. Located within U.S. Public Land Survey Section 24 and 25, Township 4 North, Range 16 East, in the Town of LaGrange and Troy, Walworth County (see Map 1), Pleasant Lake, together with its watershed, is a high-quality natural resource (see “Pleasant Lake Characteristics and Assets” section below). The purpose of this plan is to provide a framework to protect and improve the land and water resources of Pleasant Lake and its watershed with a focus on protecting this existing high-quality resource from human impacts and preventing future degradation from occurring. The recommendations provided in this report are appropriate and feasible lake management measures for enhancing and preserving the native plant community and water quality of Pleasant Lake, while still providing the public with opportunities for safe and enjoyable recreation within the Lake’s watershed.

The Pleasant Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District will hire a contractor to install two lake level gauges and study alternatives for replacing the outlet pipe. The final report will contain the following elements: 1) results of a topographic survey for a parcel of land located due east of the Pleasant Lake outlet; 2) results of a wetland delineation if needed for a permit application; 3) a list of alternatives for replacement of the outlet pipe; 4) engineering calculations to size the outlet structure and pipe; 5) bid ready construction plans; 6) Federal, state and county permit applications and 7) map showing the locations of the lake level gauges and surveyed elevations.

The final report will contain the following elements: 1) results of a topographic survey for a parcel of land located due east of the Pleasant Lake outlet; 2) results of a wetland delineation if needed for a permit application; 3) a list of alternatives for replacement of the outlet pipe; 4) engineering calculations to size the outlet structure and pipe; 5) bid ready construction plans; 6) Federal, state and county permit applications and 7) map showing the locations of the lake level gauges and surveyed elevations.