Environmental Impact
Monday, July 30th, 2007One very important question raised is what is the impact of low water levels on water quality and the long term health of the lake? The directors divided up a list of State agencies and biologists to ask this very question. Obviously, the short term effect is hardest on those plants, critters and habitats along the shoreline which are now out of water and drying. Mother nature is resilient and these areas can expect to rebound when water levels rise again. Read these emails for yourself.
As with the other “blog” categories about the dam, I encourage you to ask questions and make suggestions by clicking on “Comments” below or signing the lake association guest book on the home page. Then come back to this web page often to keep yourself informed.
Judy Hamilton
Note: Newest entries will be posted at the bottom.
David Firmage, Colby College Prof. Environmental Studies
Judy’s emailed request to biologists and State agencies
Scott Williams, Volunteer Lakes Monitoring Program
Roy Bouchard, DEP Lakes Assessment Unit
Alex Wong, Maine Rural Water Assn. Groundwater Prog. Manager
David Courtmanch Ph.D. DEP Director, Div. of Environmental Assessment