Excessive phosphorus leads to algal blooms and poor water quality. Total phosphorus (P) input levels are a function of the concentration in the water and the volume of water flowing in.

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FOLKS major lake improvement projects focus on phosphorus reduction and public education, emphasizing ways homeowners can help reduce phosphorus input to the lake.

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FOLKS has a variety of phosphorus reduction projects including:

• leaf management

• aquatic debris pick-up

• native plantings

• and rain barrel installations
   

Click on the links above to learn more.