Secchi Day Marks a Milestone for One Beaver Lake Resident
This year’s annual Secchi Day at Beaver Lake holds a special significance for one local resident, Robert Lewis. As he celebrates his 90th birthday, Lewis prepares to participate in the cherished event he has attended since its inception 19 years ago.
For Lewis, Secchi Day is more than just an environmental monitoring event. He believes it is crucial for the water department, which is beneficial for the entire community. His commitment to the event stems from a strong sense of duty to contribute to the community’s well-being.
The success of Secchi Day relies heavily on volunteers. These volunteers will be positioned across 35 locations, with each site evaluated twice, resulting in a total of 140 bottles collected for analysis. The data collected helps assess the lake’s water quality, algal growth, and nutrient levels, which in turn ensures a safe drinking supply and supports a thriving fish population.
Secchi Day not only serves as an essential tool for water quality assessment but also as an educational project that unites the community. This year’s event will be particularly memorable for Lewis as he marks his milestone birthday while continuing his commitment to the community’s environmental efforts.
- Secchi Day is an annual event that takes place on the third Saturday of August.
- The event measures water quality parameters such as turbidity, chlorophyll-a, total phosphorus, and total nitrogen.
- Volunteers collect and analyze water samples across the lake to support the Beaver Water District’s monitoring efforts.
