| Citizens for Improving Long Lake (CILL) Port Orchard, Washington |
Lake
Mangement District FAQ |
| How long do we have to treat the lake? Lakes are a continually changing systems. This dynamic system means that it will always have to be in some form of management to keep the lake usable. Just like maintaining your home, maintaining the usability of a lake takes continual upkeep. Depending how the lake responds, some years’ treatments may be skipped and other years’ new technologies may need to be evaluated. |
What is a Lake Management District (LMD) and why should I support one here? The LMD is an independent community-based, non-profit special district. The mission of the LMD is to provide for the management and conservation of lake resources for present and future generations. Long Lake needs a program to facilitate the upkeep of the lake and to maintain it as a vital resource. |
Are there other sources of funding available? Yes, but we need to have “seed money” or “matching funds” in order to apply for grants from the EPA and Washington Dept. of Ecology. CILL plans to use the grant money to educate the members of the watershed on ways to reduce Phosphorus in and around the home. The LMD funds will be considered matching funds. There is potential for our 1.9 million to turn into 2.7 million with grants through the State and Federal Government. |
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So, how much will it cost me and my family? Base Information Number of parcels 283 Funding needed $1,945,000.00 (at 50 cents over 10 years) Total Linear feet around the Lake 31,868 ft. Total cost per Linear Ft. $61.03 Duration of LMD Bottom line…. 25 cents per linear foot, per month Example
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So
you have to ask yourself... Is a useable lake worth .25 per linear
foot per month? If you don't think it's worth what we are asking,
ask yourself do you want it to go back to this... |
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If you like
what we are planning and don't mind paying 25 cents per linear
foot, per month, for 5 years; CILL needs your signature for our
petition to the County Commissioners. |