LWB-min-2026-05-12

Lakes & Waterways Board Regular Meeting · 2026-05-12 · minutes

The Lakes & Waterways Board held a regular meeting on May 12, 2026. The meeting included updates on various lake management projects, including aquatic plant management treatments for Lake Sue, Lake Virginia, and Lake Bell, and the Venetian Canal seawall cap repair project. An update was given on Lake Killarney, which is under an active Harmful Algal Bloom, and Lake Maitland, with discussions on septic tanks and nesting birds. The City plans to use data from a nanobubble unit in Lake Virginia to assess expanding the technology for nutrient loading mitigation. Studies for the Chain of Lakes are underway, and a lag in data reporting from the Orange County laboratory was noted. Updates were provided on NPDES lakes including Lake Virginia, Lake Osceola, Lake Mizell, Lake Sue, Lake Berry, Lake Killarney, and Lake Baldwin. Upcoming events included an Organic Pest Management Class, a 'Fix it! Don't Pitch it!' event, a Killarney Paddleboard Cleanup, and a Board Appreciation Event. Stormwater management updates included upcoming outfall projects on Palmer Avenue and Old England, and street sweeping schedules. A Boy Scout Troop inquired about lakes and water quality, and Ms. Eby provided information on water quality improvement approaches. Mr. Marcotte and Ms. Eby encouraged volunteer participation.