The Problem
Lake Cascade exceeds its Total Maximum Daily Load of
Phosphorous Pollution; everyone who contributes thinks their little contribution is not a problem.
Plume Swirls
Toxic Algae
aka Cyanobacteria
CAUSE AND EFFECT
CauseandEffectPresentation.pdf
Substandard & Poorly Maintained Septic Systems
Pump-out every 3-5 years
Cattle grazing
not following NRCS best management practices
PREVENT EXCESS FERTILIZER FROM BECOMING RUNOFF
Valley County soils contain plenty of phosphorus naturally. Excess“P” in fertilizer will run off your property and end up in lakes and streams, fueling algae and plant growth. Use organic fertilizer or chemical fertilizer with no phosphorus. The label has a nutrient ratio N-P-K. The middle number is “P” for phosphorus. Be sure the number is 0. Apply:
• Spring (after snowpack has melted) – May • Turf needs ½ to ¾ pounds of nitrogen for every 1,000 square feet. • Apply water to soak 6 to 8 inches into the ground.Watering Tip: If you see runoff or pooling water, turn water off and allow the soil to absorb the excess water.
DEVELOPMENTS NOT FOLLOWING COUNTY STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP) GUIDELINES
SHORELINE TURBIDITY
(Ride the Core - Save the Shore)
EROSION & SEDIMENT
Wastewater ( ~25 million gallons per year insufficiently treated sewage) Outfall into NFPR
DECAYING BOTTOM DETRITUS
INTERNAL LOADING
A 12 year old Granddaughter's perspective
