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While Labor day weekend marks the waning of the summer recreation season there is much to be thankful for and to reflect on. In 2018 the LLCD contracted with Shrewsberry environmental firm to develop conceptual designs for the Lake Lemon Sediment Mitigation project. It has been a long road since that date with ongoing studies, consultant reviews, permit applications and arduous project management. But as this years dredging project wraps up, we will have reclaimed nearly 80 acres of lake lemon to safe boating depths, removed over 250,000 cubic yards of material, and will soon be awarding a contract for the creation of a 17 acre constructed wetland. You read that right, over a quarter million yards of sediment removed. A feat unimaginable in the years of mechanical dredging when 10,000 yards was considered a good year. To everyone that has had a hand in this accomplishment, and the freeholders who have entrusted us to manage this beautiful resource, Thank You! LLCD Staff and myself are greatly looking forward to a well deserved winter time breather. However, our work does not stop in the off season. Our focus will now shift to planning and laying the ground work for future maintenance projects, government reporting, budgeting, and setting ourselves up for success in the 2025 season.
On a personal note, I am greatly looking forward to the changing of the leaves, fall pontoon cruises in hoodies, and the transition from lake/dredging operations to office work. I hope everyone has a great fall!
As always, it is a pleasure to serve!
Adam Casey
LLCD District Manager
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