Pat Lake, Kismet Basin & July Avenue Pond: Water Quality and Flood Risk Workshop
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023 at 12:00 -1:00 PM
Meeting Recording: https://youtu.be/ci2ff7ro8YE
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Meeting purpose:
Learn how shallow lakes and ponds work; receive information about recent water levels and flood forecasting to make personal choices about how to respond to your level of flood risk; and find out ways you can protect your waterbody.
In this meeting:
-Shared results of the water quality and flooding assessments.
-Provided opportunity to sign up for free site visit and technical assistance.
-Shared flood elevations.
Agenda:
Welcome & Introductions
Ponds 101
ย ย ย Basics of shallow lake/pond dynamics
ย ย ย Plant and algae interactions
ย ย ย Water quality conditions and trends
Water Quality Implementation Strategies
ย ย ย What you can do to help preserve or improve good water quality?
Flood risk assessment
ย ย ย Methodology & Findings
ย ย ย What you can do to address risk
Questions/Input

