The water quality of the lakes, which to most people is a matter of how clear the water is, directly relates to the quality of water coming into the lakes from their surrounding watersheds. Increasing development pressure and poor management practices around lakes has raised concerns about water quality and impacts on our lakes.

Often property owners find that they do not have all the resources to properly manage their lake. Seminole County Lake Management Program (SCLMP) offers options that are understandable and responsive to undesirable lake conditions affecting water quality and biological habitats for insects, fish, birds, etc.

The term "Environmental Stewardship" is taking active participation to care for natural resources ensuring that they are sustainably managed for current and future generations. By becoming a lake steward, citizens actively care for the needs of the lake. SCLMP promotes remediation of undesirable lake conditions by facilitating stewardships (lake associations) and partnerships among various stakeholders including fellow neighbors, landowners, community groups, and local and state government professionals working together protecting/improving/managing your lake. SCLMP provides the following resources for unincorporated County lakes:

• Conducts detailed lake assessment and restoration studies
• Prepares reports analyzing the condition of County lakes
• Provides public education, volunteer monitoring and technical assistance to lake groups and lakeside residents
• Provides actions to control invasive aquatic plants
• Provides technical assistance with aquatic plant management
• Provides funding resource options

Key Personnel