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Lake Management

Lakewood’s rainfall-fed waters are not just part of our namesake, but an integral amenity of the Lakewood community and lifestyle.

Whether you’re a hobby fisherman or enjoy swimming the waters, we aim to provide a well-balanced, healthy lake ecosystem that supports its usage.

Resident Stewardship

While we rely on staff and our management company to carry the bulk of the work of maintaining our waters, residents also play an integral part in that as well.

THIS IS PRIMARILY THROUGH INDIVIDUAL STEWARDSHIP!

• Containing and disposing of litter from your pontoon boats, on pleasure docks, lawns, etc.
• Limiting fertilizer runoff from lawn maintenance
• Not disturbing shoreline vegetation (Shorelines are considered COMMON GROUND and therefore residents should not remove or plant any vegetation)

SOLitude Lake Management

SCOPE OF INVOLVEMENT

SOLitude Lake Management works with LPOA to provide bathymetric sediment mapping, vegetation and depth surveys, water quality testing, sediment and nutrient load testing, copper sediment testing and aquatic vegetation treatment in Lakewood.

ONGOING CONCERNS/AREAS OF TREATMENT

Our lake management goals are not to primarily appeal to one group who might utilize the waters, but strike a balance that maintains healthy ecosystems and appeal to residents through the following:

Vegetation Management

  • Maintain areas of clear water for resident boating  and swimming
  • Maintain ample habitats for supporting aquatic life
  • Manage nuisance vegetation while preserving healthy stands
  • Keep healthy shoreline including preserving or planting of water filtering vegetation

Sediment Removal Planning

  • Continue to gather and keep record of recommendations from sediment surveys & SOLitude reports
  • Keep conceptual costs/budget ranges year to year
  • Invest in long-term plan for managing sedimentation

Fisheries Management

  • Track current fish populations
  • Develop strategies for improved fishing
  • Add artificial or natural structure
  • Provide updated guidelines for anglers

Community Education

  • Share relevant updates & information with residents
  • Host educational sessions
  • Improve shoreline stewardship
  • Maintain a dedicated lake information page
What part does LPOA Maintenance play in managing our waters?

Lakewood’s Maintenance team are tasked with the following:

    • Main lake & containment pond trash collection
    • Common area & shoreline trash collection
    • Marina dock maintenance & repair
    • Marina & pleasure dock goose waste removal
    • Shoreline riprap repair & replacement
    • Invasive bush & tree control on common area & shoreline
    • Seasonal beach sand installation
    • Lake buoy repair & replacement
    • Containment pond aeration installation & maintenance
    • Docks storm damage repair

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