What causes lake “stratification?” What is the likelihood that we will experience severe fish kills like we did back in 2002?
As the lake water becomes warm during the spring and summer months, dissolved oxygen is depleted in the lower levels of the lake, which quickly causes the water quality to deteriorate, causing algae blooms and ultimately, fish kills. The purpose of this project is to prevent oxygen depletions in deep waters, reduce the build up of phosphorus an effect of depleted oxygen, reduce algae and create a better habitat for fish. All of these result in the less likelihood of fish kills.
