Forest Lake Watershed Survey

Forest Lake Association trustees and a host of volunteers completed a Forest Lake Watershed Survey in 2017.  The results are published in a report that identifies potential polluted run-offs from a variety of sources.  The completed survey serves as a guide for conservation projects, a basis for grant requests, and to direct homeowner efforts to mitigate problem areas.

2017 Forest Lake Watershed Survey Report

The primary goals of the 2017 Forest Lake Watershed Survey are to:

• Identify and prioritize existing sources of polluted runoff, particularly soil erosion sites, in the Forest Lake Watershed.
• Raise public awareness about the connection between land use and water quality, and the impact of soil erosion on Forest Lake.
• Inspire people to become active watershed stewards.
• Provide the basis to obtain additional funds to assist in fixing identified erosion sites.
• Make general recommendations to landowners for fixing erosion problems on their properties.
• Use the information gathered as one component of a long term lake protection strategy.