Borough of Mountain Lakes

Lakes Management Advisory Committee Issues

July 2005

● Allied Biological displayed Bladderwort (Utricularia species) found in Mountain Lake and discussed implications for nutrient and pH level since Bladderwort prefers low pH levels and low nutrients. The Borough is trying to stay within parameters of treatment that control algae and non-native plants without radically altering natural water chemistry. See the following site for basic information on one species of Bladderwort. http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/StratfordLandingES/Ecology/mpages/greater_bladderwort.htm

● Committee discussed lower levels of oxygen in Birchwood's deeper water, with stratification.

● Committee discussed coliform bacteria levels and limited change from 2004. There is substantial improvement over 2003.