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Good afternoon and Happy Friday!
Ice Cream Social – Join us tomorrow, 8/7/26 at the lodge from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for our annual Ice Cream Social. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a cool snack and socialize with your neighbors. You’re welcome to attend and there is no cost for this event.
Lake Conditions – As most are aware, we are currently experiencing two situations with our lake right now, extremely rapid growth of aquatic plants and a potential algae bloom.
First, the Algae Bloom. As mentioned in the eblast which was sent on Wednesday, we are monitoring an algae bloom which is displaying the characteristics of Blue-Green algae. While there are numerous types of algae, Blue-Green algae can produce a toxin which may be dangerous to humans and pets. Water samples have been collected and sent to a lab for analysis, and we anticipate receiving those results by Monday or Tuesday of next week. As soon as those results are received, we will share them in an eblast. While I can’t say with any certainty that the lake is unsafe, a common saying in situations like this one is, “when in doubt, stay out”.
Aquatic Plants (Seaweed) – Over the past several weeks, clear water, sunlight penetrating down 20 feet below the surface, temperatures and nutrients have come together to create ideal conditions for weed growth. The recent rate of growth is well above normal, and the weeds are growing faster than our weed harvester can remove them. When conditions are optimal, some of the weeds in our lake can grow up to 6” per day. Our weed harvester has a 5-foot-wide cutter head, and it travels at a speed of 1-2 miles per hour. While we’re running the machine as much as possible, we’re having a difficult time keeping up. To help us get caught up, we’ve contracted with a weed harvester operator who will be here with his harvester on Monday, Tuesday and possibly Wednesday of next week to remove as many of the weeds as possible. I understand that for the recreational lake user, seaweed is considered a nuisance, and they create an unpleasant lake experience. Aquatic plants are however a sign of a healthy lake, and the current condition is temporary.
Finance Committee meetings – Our Finance Committee will be meeting on August 15th at 8:30am at the office to begin the process of developing our budget for 2027. All members are welcomed and encouraged to attend to see how the process works and to participate in the discussion. The Finance Committee will hold a 2nd meeting Saturday, August 22 at 8:30am at the office. We’re fortunate to have the Finance Committee and our Treasurer Mark Metzler to help us navigate the task of assembling a budget that will adequately fund the many needs we have as we head into 2027. If you’re interested in knowing how your dues dollars will be used next year, please attend and participate in these meetings.
Hoping everyone has a pleasant and safe weekend.
Mike
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