Rice Lake Algae Blooms in 2006

When did Algae Bloom first become visible?

June 8th (observed by various residents around the lake; not significant enough at this time.)

June 20th RLAA Board meeting decided Algae Bloom is not bad enough to warrant treatment.

July 8th - Bloom getting heavy again.

What action was taken?

June 13 - Got bid from Lake Restoration for $6,877 for whole lake treatment.

July 8 - Notified City Administration of the heavy algae bloom.

July 11 - Gave verbal OK to Lake Restoration to plan on doing treatment as soon as we get enough signatures (pre-authorized for about 48% of the lakeshore residents was already secured at our Annual Board Meeting this year).

July 13 - Completed signature update and submitted to Lake Restoration to begin the application process.

July 19 - DNR approved permit for Lake Restoration application.

July 26 - Application #1 of 2 (50% dose) conducted today.

August 4 - Application #2 of 2 (50% dose) conducted today. However, did not apply north of County Road 30 yet. Will do that soon.

August 18 - Additional application north of County Road 30 applied.

What was the cost for the action taken?

Manual efforts by board members to collect signatures and votes.

$6,877 for whole lake treatment with Copper Sulfate.

Map for treatment area

DNR Permit for Algae Treatment