 Known for its lake trout and sandy beaches, Big Trout Lake was in danger of losing its glamour and in need of a major cleaning. Last week, the $400,000 stormwater treatment project was completed. The project took nearly a year to complete and involved building massive concrete cylinders that collect water and separate the phosphorus that was present in the lake. Trout need very specific conditions to survive and the phosphorus was decreasing the oxygen levels for the fish. Water clarity had also been a concern in the lake since 1992. Most of the stormwater treatment project was funded through the legacy amendment. I think this is a great partnership project and a great example again of those land and legacy dollars going to good work. We would not have been able to do this project without those funding. That was really crucial to get this project done and so again we're grateful to all our partners and the Bob Becker family. Big Trout Lake is the only lake in Crowing County in the Crowing County area that can support trout. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.