All posts in the topic Lake Hiawatha – Look, but don’t touch??? (Short link)
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- Latest post made by Michelle Marcott at May 08 12:22 UTC
Lake Hiawatha (at sunset on an autumn day) was recently recognized by City Pages “Best of” as the best view. http://bestof.citypages.com/2008/the-city-gritty/443786/ Ironically, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) just released its ANNUAL WATER QUALITY LAKE GRADES FOR CHAIN OF LAKES. http://www.minnehahacreek.org/wq_report_cards.php#Minneapolis Lake Hiawatha received a D+. The D rating means: "These lakes have severe algae problems. People are generally not interested in recreation on these lakes." The MCWD reminds people: “Your yard and home might be a bad influence on your neighborhood lake. Keep your grades up, prevent wastes from entering the water through the street storm drains. Storm drains are a direct, untreated route to the nearest lake or stream.” = = = = = = = = = = = = = = In case you missed them on the SENA webpage, others in our neighborhood recognized by City Pages were: •NEW NEIGHBORHOOD BAR -Buster's on 28th •BAKERY -A Baker's Wife •DOUGHNUTS -A Baker's Wife •SEASONAL ICE CREAM STAND -Dave's Popcorn/Carmelcorn •GOLF COURSE -Hiawatha Golf Club http://bestof.citypages.com/
I've heard a lot of conflicting information on the safety of Lake Hiawatha for
swimming. Who is the authoritative source and what can they tell us?
I recall hearing warnings last summer a few days after swimming in the water at
the open beach with my then 1.5 year old and wife. My son loves the little
minnows and we had a great time. How do we look-up the safety day to day this
summer? Otherwise, I doubt we will swim in the lake again.
Also, speaking of algae what is the city golf course doing to mitigate its
effect on water quality? Do they use much fertilizer?
Steven Clift
I have not signed up for communicating via e-democracy, but I wanted to let you know that both our park board representative, Carol Kummer....and our council rep, Sandy Colvin Roy, are both on top of this. In a message dated 5/6/2008 8:54:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, <email obscured> writes: I've heard a lot of conflicting information on the safety of Lake Hiawatha for swimming. Who is the authoritative source and what can they tell us? I recall hearing warnings last summer a few days after swimming in the water at the open beach with my then 1.5 year old and wife. My son loves the little minnows and we had a great time. How do we look-up the safety day to day this summer? Otherwise, I doubt we will swim in the lake again. Also, speaking of algae what is the city golf course doing to mitigate its effect on water quality? Do they use much fertilizer? Steven Clift Steven Clift Ericsson, Minneapolis Info about Steven Clift: http://forums.e-democracy.org/p/stevenclift This topic's messages may be viewed at: http://forums.e-democracy.org/r/topic/1k2A03sSCjgejrH30RRbKF
The Lake Hiawatha beach has been closed in the past due to high E. coli levels.
I no longer let my dogs go in the water there.
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