Attached is a powerpoint presentation developed by Deja Anton, manager of the Todd County Soil & Water District (SWCD), to explain the Big Swan Lake alum treatment project to board of supervisors and other key audiences. Alum Treatment Slideshow for Policy Committee Alum Treatment Slideshow for Policy Committee
Lee Daly, who spearheads the Big Swan Lake Improvement District’s (LID) alum treatment project, took Secchi disk readings in both north and south basins to measure water clarity before, during and after applications. The results were notable. In the south basin where Lake Restoration, Inc. applied the alum, or aluminum sulfate, water clarity depth on […]
Lake Restoration finished applying 87,000 gallons of alum (aluminum sulfate) to Big Swan Lake on Tuesday. This photo was taken Monday as the final push began. The process took about two weeks while contending with several overly windy days that delayed applications. The GPS-guided treatments will be repeated early next spring or late fall. The […]
This week Lake Restoration, Inc. began treating Big Swan with alum, which could last 10-14 days depending on weather. Its barge carries 1,700 gallons per trip, requiring 52 loads to dispatch the 87,000 gallons that will be injected into the lake this October. The GPS-guided applications will be repeated in the main basin of the […]
See the attached public notice about the alum treatment that starts Monday on Big Swan Lake. Notice to all lakeshore owners
Attached are minutes of the annual meeting of the Big Swan Lakes Improvement District (LID) held Saturday, Aug. 23. Among the agenda items were updates on the alum treatment project and cleanup of Schwanke Creek where it enters the lake’s west side. LIDAnnualMeeting8.23
See the attached agenda for the Big Swan Lake Improvement District (LID) annual meeting that will be held Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Hub Supper Club. Among topics will be important updates about old and new business involving lake water quality projects. A strong turnout will add to grant hours that will reduce our […]
Todd County Soil and Water offers site assessments of lakeshore properties. Chuck and Tammy Macy had their Big Swan Lake property assessed by county staff members. The attached document describes the process for other property owners to determine if they are interested. SHORELAND ASSESSMENT LETTER
Attached are the 2025 spring annual meeting minutes of the Big Swan Lake Improvement Association of Todd County. The meeting was held Saturday, May 17. 2025 lake association minutes
Attached is the agenda for the Big Swan Lake Association of Todd County meeting set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 at the Hub Supper Club. Also attached is a letter concerning a grant the association has received to reduce phosphorus levels and improve water quality. The grant will be the major topic of […]