The District has a robust annual water monitoring program with the purpose of evaluating the water quality and health of its aquatic resources. The program includes lake and stream water quality monitoring, project effectiveness monitoring, and targeted diagnostic monitoring. This data evaluates the success of completed projects and identifies water quality projects to restore impaired lakes.
Monitoring philosophy
The District employs an intensive and systematic diagnostic monitoring approach to identify sources of impairments to local waterbodies. Common causes of waterbody impairment include urban development/paved surfaces, agricultural activity, erosion, and degraded wetlands.
The latest water monitoring report is provided below. To access older reports, or to find information about a specific lake, please reference the document library at the bottom of this page or visit the Lake Information page.
Monitoring practices & use cases
Citizen Science
Diagnostic Monitoring
Nutrients and Algae
Monitoring FAQ
Water monitoring data is collected year-round through a variety of methods including hand sampling, automated sampling equipment, and volunteer sample collection. Learn how you can help collect important information about our lakes through our Citizen Science programs.
The CLFLWD has two monitoring programs open to volunteers. The Citizen Assisted Monitoring Program (CAMP) and the Citizen Assisted Tributary Monitoring Program (CAT). You can learn more about both of these programs here.
Phosphorus is a naturally occurring nutrient found in organic materials such as leaves and grass clippings. When introduced to our waterways, excess phosphorus can lower water quality and encourage the growth of algae. Learn more about how nutrients affect our waterways.
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