Friends of the Lake

Friends of the Lake, Inc.
P.O. Box 403
Bridgewater, CT 06752

Tel: (860) 210-8064
Fax: (860) 210-9894

www.friendsofthelake.org
info@friendsofthelake.org

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Pollution Updates

The FOTL is concerned about the elevated levels of Nitrogen and Phosphorus impacting Lake Lillinonah. These nutrients enter the Lake upstream of Lover's Leap in New Milford and are a major influence causing the severe algae blooms that occur during summer months. The algae is not only unsightly and smelly but also depletes oxygen. The algae growth and decomposition negatively affect fishing and can cause rashes on swimmers and water skiers. The goal of FOTL is to significantly reduce the known and correctable causes of the algae blooms in order to make our lake as clean and safe as possible for all people to enjoy.

Recent Updates

Letter to Governor Rell from FOTL to encourage support of funding for the Clean Water Fund

May 19, 2006

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Posted by Administrator at 04:13 PM

EPA and DEP to Update Residents on Rest of River

February 09, 2006

Area residents will have a chance to meet experts from the Environmental Protection Agency to hear about ongoing efforts to clean PCB’s from the Housatonic River in Connecticut. The Citizens Coordinating Council for the GE-EPA cleanup of the Housatonic River is sponsoring the Wednesday, February 15 meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Kent Town Hall, where attendees will also be able to have their questions answered.

Posted by Administrator at 07:23 PM

Fund shortage stalls Lake Lillinonah cleanup

November 22, 2005

From: THE NEWS-TIMES There are two constants in dealing with the environment. One is that people pollute things. The other is that it takes time, effort and money to get that pollution under control. And it's money that's now missing,...

Posted by Administrator at 11:18 AM

Danbury may boycott Lake Lillinonah forum

November 14, 2005

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Posted by Administrator at 12:41 PM

Lake Lillinonah Health Report Forum

November 01, 2005

A discussion and presentation on the effects of pollution on the Lake.

Thursday, November 17 from 7pm to 9pm

Whisconier Middle School, 17 West Whisconier Rd, Brookfield, CT 06804

Posted by Administrator at 12:16 PM

Still River Study

September 12, 2005

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Posted by Administrator at 10:37 PM

Search on for sources of harmful chemicals in Lake Lillinonah

September 06, 2005

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Posted by Administrator at 03:18 PM

Blue-Green Algae

August 28, 2005

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Posted by Administrator at 05:19 PM

Water Quality Progress Report

July 20, 2005

The FOTL has funded an ongoing water quality study of the Still River influence by Hydro Tehnologies, Inc.of New Milford. To date, results stongly indicate that the Danbury sewage treatment plant is a significant and major source of nutrient loading...

Posted by Administrator at 04:35 PM