Friends of Lake Algonquin
Love Your Lake
Events
5
september
2023
Board Meeting
Wells Senior
Meal Site
june-aug
2023
Lake Debris Cleanup
Contact us to Volunteer
10-14
july
2023
Eurasian Milfoil Hand Harvesting
30
july
2023
Pork BBQ
Wells Town Pavilion
13
may
2023
Riverbank Planting
2
september
2021
Aquatic Plant Survey
TBD
2023
Riverbank Hydroseeding
Elbow Creek
Natural Channel Design
In July 2023, Caitlin Stewart from the Hamilton County Conservation District gave an informative presentation on natural channel restoration in Elbow Creek, a waterway that flows into Lake Algonquin. The stream bank restoration helps to restore natural flow paths and prevent erosion. To learn more about this project, you can view a video of the restoration by clicking the link below and download the presentation here.
July 2023 Hand-harvesting of Eurasian Milfoil
Almost 4.5 tons removed!!
2022 Income and Expenses
"These charts are to help illustrate the sources of income and expenses. Thanks go out to the volunteers who donate many hours of their time in supporting our mission. No board members or volunteers receive any financial compensation from Friendsof Lake Algonquin." - John Hoekstra, President
2022 Final Report on Milfoil Removal
Through the support of our members, nearly 900 lbs of Eurasisan Milfoil were removed this summer! Click the link to view the summary report from AE Diving.
Listen up!
Please enjoy this presentation on how Lake Minerva is conquering their Eurasian Milfoil problem, which is also affecting Lake Algonquin.