Through our recent door knocking activity, several residents expressed concerns about what can be done about lake algae blooms in the summer.  

Some of you may be aware of the Long Lake Targeted Water Demonstration Project being facilitated by RCWD.  Out of the $7.2M budget, $4.8M has been allocated to the Hanson Park Water Management Project.  Along with providing flood control, this project will also improve water quality with the construction of an iron-enhanced sand filter which will reduce phosphorous loading downstream to Pike Like and Long Lake by 150-250 pounds annually ~ this is estimated to 20-50 tons of algae growth eliminated!

The Hanson Park Pond collects water from Silver Lake, Mirror Lake, and stormwater runoff that ultimately runs into Pike and Long Lake on it's way to the Mississippi. 

The Iron-Enhanced Sand Filter will be completed this summer, but won't be operational until 2018.  

Please visit the RCWD link above for the latest updates and more info.