The Devils Lake Water Improvement District held its July board meeting in the District offices on Thursday, August 4th, 2011. Four interested parties attended the meeting.
Public Comment: There was one comment asking the District to review its position related to the City Managers recent comments that the lake is polluted.
Vegetation Management: The District continues to work toward obtaining a permit to re-introduce grass carp into Devils Lake. As part of its work plan the District has made contact with the appropriate ODFW staff. Representatives of the Board and the DLWID manager meet with ODFW staff prior to this board meeting and they reported that ODFW suggested the District seek a rule change specific to Devils Lake. The primary sticking point relates to rules restricting grass carp placement on bodies of water which have public access. The goal is to establish an avenue to permit continued vegetation contol through the use of grass carp. The District is seeking the assistance of an expert to assist with the process of appealing their grass carp application. There was a discussion of the providers available to the District for this work and the District will draft a RFP for the project.
Devils Lake Revival: The Devils Lake Revival has been scheduled by DLWID to be held at Regatta Park on August 27th from 10am to 2pm. Details of this fun event will include booths manned by DLWID staff, food, music provided by Schooner Creek String Band, a regatta, boat trips on the lake, and safety presentations and other yet to be announced activities. Plan to attend this unique event. Continue reading
