Jose Lake Improvement Board - Weed Control
Back in September of 2012, the members of the Jose Lake Improvement Association voted to have Act 451 implemented to cover the cost of weed control on and in the lake. Act 451 established an assessment district in which each property owner in the district was assessed a share of the cost of the treatment of the lake. Rather than just a few people donating to the fund, all property owners are required to pay an equal share.
PA 451 Lake Improvement Board is set up at the county level to support lake management efforts allowing the lake to be managed as one entity. The board is comprised of the County Drain Commissioner, County Commissioner, Township Reps, and a Lakefront Rep.
Since the establishment of the board in 2012, PLM Lake and Land Management Corp has been studying and treating the lake for invasive species such as Eurasian Milfoil. Management includes:
Jose Lake Management Plan Presentation
PA 451 Lake Improvement Board is set up at the county level to support lake management efforts allowing the lake to be managed as one entity. The board is comprised of the County Drain Commissioner, County Commissioner, Township Reps, and a Lakefront Rep.
Since the establishment of the board in 2012, PLM Lake and Land Management Corp has been studying and treating the lake for invasive species such as Eurasian Milfoil. Management includes:
- Routine pre/post surveys of the lake
- Annual AVAS survey
- Water quality monitoring
- All management efforts are evaluated and considered in both a short and long term strategy for managing the lake.
Jose Lake Management Plan Presentation