1. Preliminary discussions continue with soil scientists on how best to establish and implement a soil analysis testing program of the dried sediment from the lake dredging project in order to generate specific data regarding its composition (% silt, peat, clay, sand, gravel, etc.) and nutrient values. It is anticipated that having this data readily available for potential soils vendors or other sediment marketing approaches will be beneficial.
1. Preliminary discussions continue with soil scientists regarding how to best market the dried sediment from the lake dredging project.
2. A request for proposal to conduct our annual state required inspections of the dam and Sediment Drying Facility this fall has been sent out.
Read about recent events, Merchant Creek bridge, Meadows of West Bay boat launch and upcoming events: Catfish Derby August 12/13th, and WLCC Golf Outing on 9/22nd.
1. The MPOA helps fund a stream gage on Nippersink Creek upstream of Wonder Lake that is operated by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Hello June, JUNE’S JOKE JAMBOREE! Q: What do you get when you combine elephants with fish? Q: Do fish go on vacation? Q: What kind of fish is the most valuable? To see joke answers, please download the Newsletter (pdf)
1. The MPOA continues to explore options for marketing the dried sediment resulting from the dredging project. The MPOA is currently in contact with soil scientists to determine how best to gather and analyze samples of the sediment for potential use in future marketing efforts.
2. The Wonder Lake Fire Department led a controlled burn of the SDF to control vegetative growth on the sediment.
NEW FLAG POLE FOR YACHT CLUB ISLAND!
Mr. Tom Cooper has procured a 50-foot tall, aluminum flag pole. Now the necessary hardware, halyard, pulleys, rope, weights and lighting need to be obtained and installed onto the pole. Wonder Lake Fire Chief, Mike Weber has assured us that he will have the necessary volunteers to help transport the pole to Yacht Club Island and assist in removing the old flag pole and install the new. The goal is to have the pole in place in time for this year’s Independence Day events... To Read more, please download the Newsletter (pdf)
1. For the past few years, the MPOA has worked with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, U.S Department of Agriculture, and US Fish & Wildlife Service to conduct “legal” harassment of Cormorant’s, as well as to allow an annual “lethal harvest” of up to ten (10) Cormorants, particularly at those island locations where they congregate to roost. The establishment of roosts result in large amounts of “droppings”, that can over time kill off desirable species of trees and vegetation, such as the Oak trees on Strom Island, where native plant restoration work has been impacted.
EXCITING NEWS!
Starting April 1st, we introduced a new, eco-friendly way to keep our lake clean! We released a school of robotic fish programmed to clean the lake on a regular basis. These robotic fish will have special sensors that will detect and remove any waste or pollutants in the lake, ensuring that our lake is always clean and healthy for swimming, fishing, and watersports. These robotic fish will be powered by solar energy, making them completely environmentally friendly. To Read more, please download the Newsletter (pdf)