I was disappointed at the turnout of probably 25 but the meeting time was difficult for working people so it is understandable. Luckily we did have representatives from Poplar Grove, a farmer, someone from Boone Lake, and another watershed person along with our residents so it was a good meeting. The next meeting will be probably on a Saturday mid-June to allow those working to make it. Each warm body attending these meetings will add $16.00 per hour to the amount we are accruing to pay for part of the cost so we need attendees.
Joe Rush, Rebecca Olson, and Nathan Hill ran the meeting and explained what they are doing in their pursuit of grant money. We are currently going for the planning grant, and that leads to an implementation grant. These grants are not coming tomorrow but much of the remediation should be completed before the upcoming alum treatment wears off.
Our lake has a watershed of 2986 acres and the lake itself is about 200 acres so that is not a large area to feed our lake.
A lot of the meeting was spent discussing areas of concern we wish to have addressed in the plan. It will be possible to project not only a remediation cost for areas of concern individually but also the expected result of each area so we know what the bang will be for the buck if adopted.
I am not going to list the great many points brought forth by the audience about areas they wish studied and perceived problems. This is just the beginning and volunteers will be needed to have input on the plan going forward so hopefully many will be willing to serve. If you look at Barb's pictures in the preceding post you will have a feel for the subjects discussed.
I hope to see you at the next meeting.
Ken