Monitoring and Data

The District has a robust annual water monitoring program with the purpose of evaluating the water quality and health of its aquatic resources. The program includes lake and stream water quality monitoring, project effectiveness monitoring, and targeted diagnostic monitoring. This data evaluates the success of completed projects and identifies water quality projects to restore impaired lakes.

Monitoring philosophy

The District employs an intensive and systematic diagnostic monitoring approach to identify sources of impairments to local waterbodies. Common causes of waterbody impairment include urban development/paved surfaces, agricultural activity, erosion, and degraded wetlands.

The latest water monitoring report is provided below. To access older reports, or to find information about a specific lake, please reference the document library at the bottom of this page or visit the Lake Information page.

2021 Monitoring Report

Lake Information

Land Management Specialist, Aidan Read, collecting information on the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water.

Monitoring practices & use cases

Citizen Science

Citizen science provides residents with the opportunity to get involved in the protection and management…

Diagnostic Monitoring

Water monitoring is a crucial aspect of the District’s adaptive management approach. Diagnostic monitoring is…

Nutrients and Algae

Excess nutrients and algae blooms are major threats to the health of our lakes and…

Monitoring FAQ

How is water monitoring data collected?

Water monitoring data is collected year-round through a variety of methods including hand sampling, automated sampling equipment, and volunteer sample collection. Learn how you can help collect important information about our lakes through our Citizen Science programs.

How can residents get involved in water monitoring?

The CLFLWD has two monitoring programs open to volunteers. The Citizen Assisted Monitoring Program (CAMP) and the Citizen Assisted Tributary Monitoring Program (CAT). You can learn more about both of these programs here.

What is phosphorus?

Phosphorus is a naturally occurring nutrient found in organic materials such as leaves and grass clippings. When introduced to our waterways, excess phosphorus can lower water quality and encourage the growth of algae. Learn more about how nutrients affect our waterways.

Monitoring and Data

Monitoring philosophy

Monitoring practices & use cases

Citizen Science

Diagnostic Monitoring

Nutrients and Algae

Monitoring FAQ

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