WEATHER CONDITIONS & YOUR LAKE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Scheduled monthly visits are made to each of the lakes in various communities by Allstate Resource Management, Inc. The purpose of this service is to control algae and undesirable aquatic weed growth, test the lake for oxygen, pH, clarity and temperature and monitor beneficial aquatic plants. Fish and wildlife observations are made and recorded during each visit.

A lack of rain causes low lake levels, and with less water volume, nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus become concentrated. This induces growth of algae and submersed aquatic plants, which may appear at the surface of the water.

Most algae and aquatic plant problems that occur in South Florida are prompted by high nutrient levels in the water along with warm water temperatures. Springtime fertilization of lawns and seasonal summer rains induce algae growth. This situation is normal and should be anticipated between treatments.

Lake management programs are not designed to eliminate all aquatic vegetation. Algae forms the broad base upon which the food pyramid in ponds and lakes are built. In manufacturing food, algae and plants in the water release oxygen, increasing the amount dissolved in the water. This helps to sustain fish and to reduce undesirable bacteria that may thrive in warm water lakes. Therefore, some algae is necessary in a "healthy" aquatic environment.

Water level fluctuations that occur throughout the year may expose some beneficial aquatics that are normally submersed. This should not cause alarm during low-water periods.

Lakeside homeowners can help to maintain their shoreline areas by following certain guidelines. Fertilizer should not be placed within 10' of the water’s edge. Never discard grass clippings or landscape cuttings into the lake. Leave beneficial emergent plants such as rush, arrowhead and pickerelweed, which provide a filtering mechanism for runoff.

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