Is it safe? Is it healthy? And, will it stay that way?
The quality of Hayden Lake’s water remains high through decades of the conscious efforts of citizens and government agencies. The Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District (HLWID) tracks water quality through its lake monitoring programs and supports citizen science to extend their monitoring work. Their aim is first to contribute objective data to planning processes for lake protection. Second, they work to understand the complex mechanisms that govern the changes to the lake over time. Additionally, the HLWID observes what’s happening around the lake to ensure that visitors and residents adhere to best practices. These help the water that we all enjoy remain clean and clear now and in the future.
The Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District is gearing up for the summer season with a month of meetings. These meetings are open to the public per Idaho Code 74-201 through 74-208 Open Meeting Law.
Great news! Travelers along Hayden Creek Road now see a renewed face on the borrow pit near the intersection with Ohio Match Road. At the heart of the facelift is a repaired berm that helps to protect Hayden Creek and, ultimately, Hayden Lake from lead contamination.
The water quality of Hayden Lake has been the focus of many studies over the
At the Hayden Lake Watershed Association’s Annual Meeting in August, the Association’s President, Geoff Harvey,
On June 9, the Association hosted an open meeting to update all on the status of the North Arm.
It’s hard, as individual property owners, to embrace the impact that a single decision – like proceeding with a project before permit approval – has on our surroundings. The effect isn’t immediate, and it isn’t a direct reaction to our choices. It takes time for the chain reaction to play out. Ask the 5, 10, 15, and 20-year residents whether Hayden Lake’s water is as clear, or the bottom as sandy, or the shoreline as raw and unfettered as it used to be.
Eurasian watermilfoil is an invasive weed, first observed in Hayden Lake at Yellow Banks Creek
In 1977, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Eutrophication Survey’s Report on Hayden Lake indicated
Idaho’s Water Quality Standards which are relevant to Hayden Lake’s impairment are deceptively simple: the
Hayden Lake has long been renowned for the beauty of its clear, cool water, sandy