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Message from the President!
It’s truly amazing how quickly the water can recede in our lake, isn’t it?
The official DNR depth gauge was installed at our house on May 15. Since then, we’ve seen the lake level drop 11.76 inches as of today. At our location, that translates to approximately 40 feet of beach being exposed. Of course, the amount varies around the lake depending on the contour and shoreline at each location.
The good news is that White Sand Lake will be getting some water!
Although we haven’t had much rainfall lately, millions of gallons of water from the dewatering project taking place on Clearwater Road began flowing into the swamp that feeds our lake today. According to City Hall, this will continue for several weeks, with the project not expected to be completed until late September at the earliest.
While we may not see a significant increase in the lake level, hopefully this additional water will at least be enough to slow or stop the downward trend we’ve been experiencing.
I’ll continue monitoring the DNR gauge over the next several weeks and will keep you updated if I observe any significant changes.
The White Sand Lake Association has always had the best interests of the lakes water quality and health; this video reveals the impacts of recreational boating, specifically wakesurfing in shallow water circumstances.
This study was conducted by the University of Minnesota on Lake Minnetonka. It show the boats' turbulence stirring up sediments from the lakebed. This action releases nutrients like phosphorus, which can lead to excessive algae growth.
Researchers recommend that wakesurfing boats operate in water that is 20 feet deep or more to mitigate these effects. Efforts to pass a statewide law restricting wakesurfing have failed, leading to local municipalities considering their own ordinances.
Other research done over the past few years have yielded similar results at depths up to 35’.
Please enjoy our lake, just be aware of the possible impact to our lakes health and aquatic life. White Sand Lake is not a deep lake, the majority of the lake is considered shallow with only a few smaller areas of depth approximately 27 feet when the water is high according to the DNR website.
The Association is devoted to the restoration and continued preservation of the highest water quality and environmental standards achievable, promotion of the responsible use of land and water resources and recreational safety
for everyone using White Sand Lake.