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Land to Lake Perspectives
A Watershed Management Plan for Saratoga Lake
Executive summary includes:
- The Purpose and Development of the Plan
- Watershed Characteristics
- Statement of Need, Goals and Recommendations for:
- Stormwater Management and Erosion Control
- Natural Resources Protection
- Saratoga Lake Management
- Invasive Species Management
- Water Quality Monitoring
- Recreation and Access
Highlights of Plan Recommendations
- Need greater control of non-point sources.
- Provide Model Stream Corridor Protection Ordinance.
- Establish stormwater ordinances in communities where
ordinances are weaker and poorly structured.
- Consider set of BMP’s and Guidelines for Marinas Development
or Pre-Development.
Immediate Next Steps
- SLPID to step up water quality monitoring to establish
clear trends within 5-10 years.
- Schedule monitoring of aquatic plant species.
- SLPID to aggressively begin water chestnut control.
- Form a Plan Implementation Committee with representatives
from each watershed community.
- Work with Saratoga County to establish a Saratoga County
Water Quality Manager.
Availability
- Executive Summary – Distribution to each planning board
member, Appendices to follow (model ordinances, BMPs)
- Entire Plan with Appendices – [April] distributed to
each Town Supervisor and Planning Board Chair, each local library, County
Planning Department, and available soon online at:
www.sara-lake.org
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