The overall purpose of the plan is to “prevent” and “reduce” losses to people and their property that may result from a hazardous event in the county such as natural disasters, Public Works Director Joe Schroeder wrote in his memo.
Heat, drought causing spike in algal blooms at Lake Mitchell
“Historically, the dry, hotter summers have led to increased toxin and microcystin levels. And that’s what is happening with the drought and higher temperatures,” said Parks and Recreation Director Nathan Powell. Written By: Sam Fosness | ×
Algae on the banks of Lake Mitchell at Sandy Beach. (Matt Gade / Mitchell Republic)
The heat waves and drought conditions that Mitchell has experienced this year is taking its toll on Lake Mitchell.
Parks and Recreation Director Nathan Powell said this summer has seen the most “warning” and “watch” advisory levels at Lake Mitchell since 2017, which is when the city began testing on a weekly basis. The first watch advisory was issued in late May, while the first warning came shortly after on July 8 and lasted until July 26, equating to a total of five weeks worth of advisories this summer.
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Mitchell leaders approve hiring dredging design firm for Lake Mitchell
The Mitchell City Council s unanimous approval of the preliminary dredging design for Lake Mitchell will provide the city with drawings, a true cost estimate and several other key outcomes to move dredging forward. Written By: Sam Fosness | ×
An aerial photo of Lake Mitchell from 2009. (Republic file photo)
The Lake Mitchell dredging project is inching closer to becoming a reality following the Mitchell City Council’s approval on Monday to have a preliminary dredging design completed.
The council tabbed Minnesota-based Barr Engineering to complete the preliminary design at a cost of $339,000. According to Mitchell Mayor Bob Everson, the preliminary dredge design which he emphasized is not a study will provide key information, including determining the actual cost of the project, which has yet to be determined.