LLPOA Lake Management Committee Update: May 12, 2026

LLPOA LAKE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE UPDATE

May 12, 2026

inform & educate residents; develop sustainable lake management solutions

1. Biodredge – For those unfamiliar with the biodredge product, it is a natural enzyme based product that attacks and eats at the soft silt layer on the bottom of our lake thereby reducing the soft silt layer. Last year our results were reductions of 1 to 4 inches in the five locations monitored in North Bay, 2 to 6 inches in reductions in the 3 locations monitored in Half Moon Bay and no reduction in the Firth channel. We are currently taking orders from residents who would like to purchase a pail or a block of biodredge material for their shoreline or donate to offset the cost for LLPOA. The cost is $95 for a pail and $90 for a block. If you are interested in purchasing and haven’t already sent me your order, please let me know by Wednesday May 20.
2. Geese – 2 or 3 geese families have been spotted on our lake. Their nesting locations still remain a mystery. There is a pair of geese still taking care of the nest that we addled the eggs in North Bay. The eggs have not hatched. We will continue to monitor this nest over the next few weeks before removing the eggs. Removing the eggs too early will cause the female to lay additional eggs. Now that we have goslings, we will continue to look into deterrents for the South Beach swim area for the summer.
3. Water circulators – The electric needed at both North and South Beaches to support water circulators will be completed soon. The additional water circulator for South Beach has already been ordered and will be installed soon after the electric work is completed. The water circulator for North Beach is planned to be ordered and installed later this summer.
4. The South Beach cleanup is Saturday May 16 9:00 AM. Part of the South Beach Team walked the beach area and developed a task list to be completed before the summer season. We will need volunteers for the various tasks and task coordinators. No experience necessary. Just a willingness to help keep our beaches maintained and ready for the summer.
5. The floating islands are being relocated to allow for easier access for oversight and maintenance. We will be adding additional plants to the islands as we learn which plant varieties the muskrats won’t eat. The islands add needed plant coverage to our lake as well as plant diversity. This helps to reduce the amount of nutrients available for algae thereby reducing the potential for harmful algal blooms.
6. Silt traps – Paul is continuing to research silt trap options for some of our inlets and will be meeting with the village to see how we can partner in these efforts.
7. Loch Lomond road replacement – The village is currently planning on replacing Dunbar, Killarney Pass and Killarney Pass Circle this summer. Paul will be meeting with the project engineer from the village to gather more information on how this project may affect our lake and the residents who live on these 3 streets.