LAKE SINGLETARY WATERSHED ASSOCIATION

In the short term, LSWA has been addressing the symptoms of eutrophication with in-lake management techniques. In order to achieve long-term results, however, the underlying problems need to be addressed at the watershed level. Since 1985, in-lake management has focused on controlling Eurasian water milfoil growth by the annual application of herbicides and a drawdown program. The lake has experienced periodic significant algae blooms and has been treated with algaecide. In 2005 another exotic weed, fanwort, was discovered in Lake Singletary. Fanwort is resistant to herbicides, but there is evidence that it can be successfully controlled with drawdown techniques. LSWA has always relied on its strong membership commitment to fund our in-lake management program and to perform studies for long-term water quality improvements. To achieve our goals LSWA has also successfully applied for and obtained grants to help with funding. For nearly a decade were fortunate though to take advantage of..

Also known as: Lake Singletary, The Lake Singletary Watershed Association