Our Earth
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15 beautiful new trees at Dodds Lakefront Park to improve storm water infiltration. Just another way to improve
the health of Springfield Lake!!
Thank you, Bartlett Tree Experts, for choosing and planting our native trees.
Thank you, Division of Forestry and Ohio Department of Natural Resources, for funding this project!
Thank you, Sarah Barrow and Summit Soil, for finding the funding and submitting an awesome application!!
the health of Springfield Lake!!
Thank you, Bartlett Tree Experts, for choosing and planting our native trees.
Thank you, Division of Forestry and Ohio Department of Natural Resources, for funding this project!
Thank you, Sarah Barrow and Summit Soil, for finding the funding and submitting an awesome application!!
Springfield Lake conditions this year for boating:
While there has been significant improvement in the algae toxin levels due to the mitigation that was implemented by Lakemore and Springfield mid-summer last year, the levels as of this spring’s testing of cyanotoxin in the water have not dropped below the threshold for recreational waters set by the State of Ohio EPA. Therefore, the red advisory signs remain posted around the lake to alert of the potential hazard of contact with harmful algae toxins.
The signs will remain in place until those levels fall and stay below the advisory threshold. Boating, fishing and other recreation on the lake will continue as it always has as “use at your own risk,” one should just be aware that the algae toxin levels are still above the state’s threshold level.
THE VILLAGE OF LAKEMORE IS SAMPLING SPRINGFIELD LAKE. ATTACHED ARE THE RECENT RESULTS
THE OHIO EPA PROVIDES THE IMAGERY RESULTS FOR POTENTIAL ALGAE BLOOMS. THE LATEST RESULTS CAN BE FOUND HEREohio_lakes_satellite_imagery__2024_report3_5_514_2024.xlsx
While there has been significant improvement in the algae toxin levels due to the mitigation that was implemented by Lakemore and Springfield mid-summer last year, the levels as of this spring’s testing of cyanotoxin in the water have not dropped below the threshold for recreational waters set by the State of Ohio EPA. Therefore, the red advisory signs remain posted around the lake to alert of the potential hazard of contact with harmful algae toxins.
The signs will remain in place until those levels fall and stay below the advisory threshold. Boating, fishing and other recreation on the lake will continue as it always has as “use at your own risk,” one should just be aware that the algae toxin levels are still above the state’s threshold level.
THE VILLAGE OF LAKEMORE IS SAMPLING SPRINGFIELD LAKE. ATTACHED ARE THE RECENT RESULTS
THE OHIO EPA PROVIDES THE IMAGERY RESULTS FOR POTENTIAL ALGAE BLOOMS. THE LATEST RESULTS CAN BE FOUND HEREohio_lakes_satellite_imagery__2024_report3_5_514_2024.xlsx
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will manage the registration and monitor any fishing tournaments launching from Dodds Lakefront park in Lakemore. The website is here: https://fishtournaments.ohiodnr.gov/
We are providing this information so any public angler or boater or Village resident or official can see when a tournament will be at the ramp and how large it is. Anyone interested in holding a fishing tournament on Springfield Lake will start with the website.
We are providing this information so any public angler or boater or Village resident or official can see when a tournament will be at the ramp and how large it is. Anyone interested in holding a fishing tournament on Springfield Lake will start with the website.
April 2022 is officially Native Plant Month in the Village of Lakemore. You can contact us for more information or just search for Native Plants for Ohio. Check out our Resolution
You can learn more about Native Plants from Summit Metro Parks and Summit Soil
You can learn more about Native Plants from Summit Metro Parks and Summit Soil
The Summit County Health Department handles spraying for mosquitos. Please contact them (330) 926-5667
MOSQUITO-CONTROL@SCHD.ORG
Summit County Public Health
1867 W. Market Street
Akron, Ohio 44313
MOSQUITO-CONTROL@SCHD.ORG
Summit County Public Health
1867 W. Market Street
Akron, Ohio 44313
NOW IS THE SEASON OF FALLING LEAVES AND YARD CLEAN UP BEFORE WE SEE SNOW. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE PROPER OPERATION OF OUR STORM AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS AS WELL AS THE HEALTH OF SPRINGFIELD LAKE THAT NO LEAVES ARE BLOWN INTO ROADWAYS, CREEKS, OR STORM PIPES. THESE LEAVES AND YARD DEBRIS CLOG THE STORM PIPES, BREAK DOWN IN THE STORM PIPES, AND FORCE TO SPRINGFIELD LAKE. LEAVES AND YARD DEBRIS BREAKS DOWN AND FEEDS THE ALGAE AND CYANOTOXINS THAT ARE CURRENTLY DETERIORATING SPRINGFIELD LAKE.
LEAVES CAN BE BAGGED AND LEFT AT THE CURB FOR PICK UP.
LEAVES CAN BE BAGGED AND LEFT AT THE CURB FOR PICK UP.
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"THE ROAD TO CLEAN WATER” …….
Keep It Free of Litter and Plastic Trash! 
Why should we mark the stormdrains? Because pollutants carried in our stormwater are harming the water quality in our lakes and streams. Each year people pour hazardous chemicals such as pesticides, paints, detergents, antifreeze, and used motor oil down the stormdrains. Street litter, such as cigarette butts, animal feces, leaves, grass clippings, and other wastes, are also dumped or washed into the drains. When it rains, these pollutants flow directly into the nearest pond or stream, and then to our very own water supply!
The monarchs will be leaving soon. Milkweed is essential. please read the attached article on how to help the MONARCHS |
*Recycle your paper and cardboard boxes!!! One recycling area is at the corner of Sanitarium and Flickinger Roads across from Lakemore United Methodist Church. The proceeds fund the local food pantry * ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY PRACTICES FOR LAWN CARE PAMPHLET * WET BASEMENT? HELPFUL INFORMATION HERE * Have lots of leaves on your lawn? Don't bag them for the trash company, instead you can compost them back on your yard for a healthy winter barrier. CLEAN STORM WATER MEANS CLEAN DRINKING WATER; SO PLEASE CHECK OUT THIS INFORMATION TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP * Here is a pamphlet for the removal of lead based products from your home thru a HUD based grant. * Do you have wetlands on or near your property? Click here to see what you can do to protect them! * Organic Lawn Care & Cover Crops workshop coming up in New Franklin on August 27th. Each household in attendance receives a free cover crop packet and a free soil test kit. The speakers will be Ann Brandt of Walnut Creek Seeds, and Alec McClellan of Good Nature Organic Lawn Care. * Want to see the benefits of native plants for soil and water health? Check out this website * Please read the following release on a septic sewer system maintenance workshop. * Clean up after your pet. That is your "Doodie." Help keep our parks and water sources clean! * Milkweed is the sole host plant for Monarch butterflies. Please join us in our effort to replenish this essential plant in Ohio by collecting common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) pods in your area. Milkweed Pod Collection * Here is some information on Rain Barrels and an order form to order your rain barrel to help save that water and use on your garden and plants. Have an article you would like us to add? Please click here to email the article. |
Autumn leaves are falling!!!! Save your yard and the environment. Please read the attached article on the BENEFITS OF LEAVES