Page 4 - The Friday Flyer • September 15, 2017

PHOTO BY MIKE CLARY PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE
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A-4 THE FRIDAY FLYER SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 Lake scheduled to receive seventh alum treatment
The seventh alum application will be applied to the lake in the East Bay, main body and the area north of the causeway between September 25 through 29.
Stormwater runoff carries with it high levels of nutrients including nitrogen and phosphorus that hurt water qual- ity and threaten marine life. In order to comply with water quality regulations enforced by the State through the local Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Con- trol Board, the Lake Elsinore and Can- yon Lake Nutrient Total Maximum Dai- ly Load (TMDL) Task Force has been using a state-funded grant to continue alum water treatments in Canyon Lake.
What is alum? Aluminum sulfate is an EPA-approved pesticide commonly used throughout the United States, in- cluding California, to prevent the growth of nuisance algae. There have been no reported incidents of fish kills or other evidence of aquatic toxicity as a result of these lake restoration activities, accord- ing to Lake Elsinore and San Jacinto Watershed Authority (LESJWA).
When applied in lakes, alum rapidly binds with phosphorus to form a non- toxic mineral particle called aluminum phosphate. This reaction is usually com- plete within a few hours and the result- ing particles slowly settle to the bottom after just a day or two.
Initially, the aluminum phosphate particles form a thin layer only 1 to 2 mm thick. Eventually, the particles are incorporated back into the soil.
Water officials note that in 2004, 700,000 gallons of liquid alum was ap- plied to 1,550 acres of Big Bear Lake without any adverse effect to fish, aquatic organisms, birds or other wild- life. Afterward, Big Bear observed a 90 percent improvement in water clarity in
the month following the alum ap- plication.
According to LESJWA spokes- person Mark Norton, alum has a proven track record of success and is safe to both humans and marine life. Drinking water qual- ity will not be affected by any of the treatment options. The lake will remain open during the entire treatment process. Recreational users will experience little disrup- tion during treatment application and implementation.
The TMDL Task Force evalu- ated several options during the CEQA process and determined that alum application provides the best option as a step to effectively treat the entire lake in a timely manner with minimal impact to residents.
The alum schedule is as fol- lows:
Sunday, Sept. 24, mobilize equipment, boat inspection.
Monday, Sept. 25, Holiday Harbor from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 26, Holiday Harbor from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 27, Holiday Harbor from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 28, east ramp, from 7 a.m to 2 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 28, north causeway, late afternoon.
For daily operation updates, visit canyonlakealum.wordpress. com.
For additional information, contact Mark Norton at 951-354- 4221 or MNorton@sawpa.org.
The alum treatment is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of Sept. 25. Residents can follow the alum application progress at www.canyonlakealum.wordpress.com.
Mike Clary captured this photo of alum being sprayed in the lake during previous alum application.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Session Agenda Tuesday, September 19, 2017 – 6 p.m. POA Conference Room
Call to Order – President Queen Veri cation of Quorum – Harmony Owen
Old Business
None
New Business
1. Approval of Minutes – 6 p.m.
2. Member Discipline (Civil Code 4935(a))
3. 3rd Party Contract / Agreement Discussion
(Civil Code 4935(a))
4. Legal Matters (Civil Code 4935(a))
5. Personnel Matters (Civil Code 4935(a)) 6. Adjournment – 8 p.m.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Work Session Meeting Agenda Tuesday, September 19, 2017 – 8 p.m. POA Conference Room
New Business
1. Work Session
a. Review: Committee Applications
(continued) – 8 p.m.
b. Review: Rules & Regulations – 8:15 p.m.
c. Adjournment – 8:30 p.m.
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