Borough of Mountain Lakes

Lakes Management Advisory Committee

Issues October 2005

l Shadow Lake dam requires repairs, which can be done by Borough staff.

l The Committee discussed the coming study of flows/exposure/inundation.

l Still have filamentous algae this late in the season. All through Mountain Lakes chain. This condition is also present in Lake Arrowhead and into Boonton. Appears to be less acute in Mountain Lakes, perhaps because of early treatment.

l The Committee discussed recommendations about dissolved oxygen in Birchwood. It reviewed Allied Biological’s recommendation of an aerator system. The Committee approved inclusion of aerator in budget proposal.

l The Committee discussed alum treatments, native plants as a nutrient sink, and storm drain cleaning. The new Borough drain cleaning equipment means that all drains in town can be cleaned annually if necessary and key drains can be cleared of sediment twice a year.

l The Committee discussed the annual walk to review key areas for future action. Target date: November 5.