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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

CL Park District Invites Public to Annual Lake Planning, Management Meeting

8th Annual meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Crystal Lake Park District administrative office.

  Want to learn more about the current state of Crystal Lake? The Crystal Lake Park District is hosting the 8th Annual Lake Planning and Management Meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Oct. 4, where data collected from the lake will be shared and explained. Residents are invited to attend the gathering at the Crystal lake Park District Administrative Office, 1 E. Crystal Lake Ave. "The purpose of the meeting is to share information, answer questions and concerns regarding Crystal Lake, offer an explanation of the Lake Management process, and provide an overview of what is planned for the future," said Jenny Leech, public information officer for the CLPD. Hey and Associates, based in Volo, monitors many aspects of the lake - including …

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Lake Water Dropping as Drought Continues

2012 has been the year of sun, excessive temperatures, invasive weeds and dropping water levels for the waters of Crystal Lake.

  The summer-long drought has taken its toll on the water levels of Crystal Lake. Now, at season's end, sand bars are emerging in several areas near Lake Park at Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Dr., Crystal Lake. The measuring stick Crystal Lake Park District officials use to check water levels by the lake's outlet at Lake Avenue and Riverside Drive stands atop a soggy sand bar, as well. Another stick has been placed further out in the water to compensate. Down at West Beach bay, 2330 Lake Ave., Lakewood, weeds spurred on by lack of ice and abundant sun last winter, spring and and summer are creating a nuissance for boaters. The water level itself, having just dropped another six inches in the past 20 days, measured Tuesday at 2 feet, 3.75 …

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