Lakes Project:

The Lakes Restoration Project

There are two manmade lakes in the Loch Alpine neighborhood, the Upper Lake (Bridgeway) and the Lower Lake (Greenook). Over the years, the functional and aesthetic quality of these lakes deteriorated from a complex series of processes that included silt accumulation and algal overgrowth. Several years ago, the LAIA embarked on a project to restore the Lakes and the surrounding areas to their original state. This project is ongoing and steady progress is being made. In fact, the Upper Lake Phase is nearly completed and we are all very impressed with the results. See the Updates Page for the most recent activity report. More pictures below.

Lake Rehabilitation Goals and Objectives

• Improve appearance of lake water by reducing aquatic weed and algae growth Improve appearance of stream channel next to Upper Island 

• Improve stream bank edge within Rock Park 

• Maintain high quality fishery 

• Maintain or enhance wildlife value of lakes 

• Manage lake edge in a manner that is sensitive to private property 

Recreation Enhancement Goals and Objectives

• Improve lake viewing opportunities for community 

• Selectively remove invasive large shrubs along banks Improve access for boats, anglers and pedestrians 

• Provide swimming beach area that meets local safety standards 

• Enhance winter recreation activities 

• Provide improved access to Upper Island 

• Reduce nuisance problems with geese (http://www.geesepeace.org/)

Submit questions about the Project via the Feedback Form or contact a member of the Lakes Project Team:

Other Information:

• Updates

• Update from the Dams Committee

• Boat Storage Locations

• Lakes Assessment Vote Results

• Budget Report as of March, 2003

• Wildlife and the Lakes Restoration Project: comments from Bruce Carlson

• JJR Report: Lakes Rehabilitation Feasibility Analysis

• Article from the Dexter Leader

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the assessment

• Slide Show 1: Upper Lake Project (early photos)

• Slide Show 2: More photographs

• Slide Show 3: More photographs

• Slide Show 4: Latest photographs of the Upper Lake Project (Summer 2002)

• Slide Show 5: Lower Lake Project, (early photographs, Winter 2002)

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