Other concerns mentioned included storm drain and road maintenance concerns to help keep pollutants out of the water and the on-going need to remove trash from the lake.Ĭurrently, the Watershed District manages plant harvesting on the lake, monitors water quality, conducts fish assessments and restocks if necessary and manages the stewardship grant program. Several factors impacting the lake were discussed including how the drought conditions over the summer has impacted the Watershed’s ability to harvest weeds on the lake due to low water levels.

Watershed staff presented the latest findings on Casey Lake’s water quality over the last several years and the ongoing efforts to measure the lake’s health. Paige Ahlborg, Watershed Project Manager and Bill Bartodziej, Natural Resources Specialist and District Biologist, both from the Watershed, and Robb Dodd from the DNR answered resident questions and shared the latest updates on Casey Lake’s history, management and maintenance. Residents approached the City expressing concerns over the lake’s conditions. Paul met via Zoom with several residents to discuss the condition and care of Casey Lake on Wednesday, September 1. Representatives from the Ramsey-Washington Watershed District, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the City of North St. Residents Express Concerns Over Casey Lake Conditions

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