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The Kings County Lake Monitoring Program is an important component of the Municipalitys
efforts to preserve and protect its fresh water lakes on the South Mountain Plateau.
Volunteers and Municipal staff have collected lake water samples since 1997, and
have compiled an extensive database on lake water quality.
The information collected is analyzed in order to compare lakes, observe trends
and see if the land use controls are working. Together, the Municipality and volunteers
link water quality science with land use planning to ensure that clean and sustainable
lakes can be enjoyed for generations to come.
From May to October dedicated volunteers set out once a month to collect water samples,
record water temperatures and take water transparency readings using a Secchi Disk.
A total of 11 lakes are monitored. Please explore this site to find out more about
the lake monitoring program, water quality results, and the land use planning policies
and regulations controlling development around Kings County lakes.
The Municipality of the County of Kings would like to thank all past and present
volunteers for their enthusiastic participation. Their efforts contribute to our
understanding of lake ecosystems and help educate lake residents about the importance
of local environmental stewardship.
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2011 Sampling Dates:
May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18 and October 16
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If you are interested in participating in the program as a volunteer, or would like
more information, please contact the following:
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