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GRASS LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION -APRIL 26, 2007 <br />cattail and white water lily. <br />• Whether the water is murkier in the last two years, 50% of all respondents <br />said yes; 53% of lakeshore/deeded access residents said yes; and 40% of non- <br />residents said yes. <br />• Overwhelmingly the activity impacted by water clarity is swimming and <br />sports. Non-residents also identified fishing from the dock and viewing nature <br />as being impacted with August being the worst month. <br />• With regard to fish, it is generally believed that there are smaller and fewer <br />fish in the last 10 years. <br />• 80% of all respondents support chemical treatment to control aquatic plants. <br />Mogg stated that murky water is a 50/50 result as to whether it is worse. It is not a <br />decisive result. Cliff noted that 87% are saying the water is either the same or worse. No <br />one is saying the water is clearer. The data indicate the water is getting worse. <br />Stark stated that it is clear to him that the lake is not improving. <br />Root noted that the purpose of the survey is to gain people's perceptions and is not a <br />report of the actual data. <br />DeZellar agreed that the survey tells what people care about. The majority state that <br />water clarity impacts swimming. Less than 20% say it impacts any other activities listed. <br />The majority also say that the most important criteria for water quality in the lake is <br />clarity and stable water levels. <br />The Board briefly discussed the presentation of the survey results at the Lake Association <br />immediately following the Board meeting. <br />Root moved adjournment of the meeting. Eckman seconded. <br />The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m. <br />MJM emailed to GLWMO Board members 7/13/07 <br />