Recommendations for the Future

We are in favor of protecting and improving water quality on Lake Madison and Brant Lake. We just think creating a new taxing entity for that purpose is unnecesssary. There are a number of things we can do right now to pursue water quality goals without creating an entirely new level of local government:

1. Continue with the Interlakes Water Quality Committee and attempt to expand the committee with more involvement from various sources and individuals.
2. Continue the water quality monitoring that is currently taking place. Establish a 5-year baseline, which can target problem areas and influence decision-making.
3. Continue the relationship with DSU for these testing programs and share the information with East Dakota Water Development District.
4. Work with the Lake Associations, the GF&P, and commercial fishermen to establish a current and long-range plan for carp management.
5. Work to target “problem areas” and pass this information to existing agencies for action.
6. Continue funding through voluntary donations from the various associations, governmental agencies, and private individuals.
7. Continue with the Zero Phosphorus campaign and other educational programs that can be publicized in the “Lakes News.”