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Board approves LG Sonic buoy project for Clear Lake with environmental and safety conditions
Summary
The county approved a nearly $1 million grant-funded contract to deploy 14 LG Sonic ultrasonic buoys as a two-year trial to mitigate harmful algal blooms; the vote included conditions to complete environmental review and coordinate a navigation and public-safety plan with the sheriff and Lakeport/Clear Lake officials.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors approved a contract March 25 to buy and operate a 14-unit LG Sonic ultrasonic buoy system intended to reduce harmful algal blooms on Clear Lake. The award, funded through the Watershed Protection District with state grant support, passed 4-0 after questions about environmental review, public safety and operational logistics.
Water Resources Director Buona Podier told the board the $921,407.12 contract covers 10 MPC BuE Lite units and four MPC BuE Pro units; staff noted an additional $60,000 was budgeted to cover staff time and program support, bringing the total planned project cost to roughly $981,407.12. Podier said the 24-month…
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