First Fulda Lake removed from Minnesota impaired water list

On October 11th, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued a news release announcing the 2018 draft list of impaired waters.

As a result of restoration activities, First Fulda Lake has regained sufficient water quality standards for the area. The lake was approved by the federal EPA to be removed from the Minnesota state impaired waters listing.

During water quality assessments in 2016, it was determined that First Fulda Lake was now meeting standards and should be removed from the state’s Impaired Waters List. Significant alternation and restoration in the lake shed resulted in water quality improved.

First Fulda Lake covers 179 acres with a deepest point of seven feet. The basin was originally listed in 2008. Recent data show significantly reduced algae and improved transparency.

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