Assessment Comments
Assessment based on (1) post-restoration studies by IDNR Fisheries Bureau 1997-98, (2) results of IDNR beach monitoring program 2000-01, (3) ISU lake survey in 2000-01, & (4) ISU report on lake plankton communities.
Basis for Assessment
SUMMARY: The Class A (primary contact recreation uses) were "not assessed." The Class B(LW) aquatic life uses were assessed as "fully supported." Class C (drinking water) and fish consumption uses were "not assessed." EXPLANATION: The level of support of the Class A (primary contact recreation) uses was "not assessed" due to the lack of information on levels of indicator bacteria at this lake. The assessment of support of the Class B(LW) uses ("fully supported") was based a recommendation of the DNR Fisheries Bureau in 2000 and on results of water quality monitoring that followed the lake restoration project. This monitoring showed significant improvements in water quality and fish populations (see Bonneau 1999). This post-project monitoring is to continue through 2002. Fish consumption uses remain "not assessed" due to the lack of fish contaminant monitoring at this lake.
