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Volunteer cleanup removes roughly 1.5 tons of debris from Lake Geneva ahead of restoration work, organizers say
Summary
Save Our Lakes volunteers and county staff collected roughly 1.5 tons of material from Lake Geneva’s boat ramp and lakebed ahead of an announced restoration project, the group’s president told the county commission during public comment May 27.
Volunteer organizers and commissioners praised a community cleanup at Lake Geneva during public comment at the May 27 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
What happened: Vivian Katz James, president of the nonprofit Save Our Lakes (Keystone Heights), told commissioners that about 40 volunteers removed roughly 1.5 tons of material from the Fifth Street boat ramp and lakebed ahead of a restoration project tied to the Black Creek watershed restoration. County staff and a donated commercial dumpster supported the effort, James said.
Why it matters: The cleanup preceded the Lake Geneva Restoration Project, which petitioners and staff said is connected to larger Black Creek watershed restoration work. Public comment emphasized community “sweat equity” in preparing the site and thanked county staff and commissioners for coordination with volunteers.
Ending: Commissioners acknowledged the volunteer effort. The restoration project and related permits and funding appeared on the county’s consent agenda under item 15; staff and volunteers said cleanup and restoration work are moving forward.
