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	Chapman Lakes Strategic Lake Management Plan--Partial Summary The plan, still in final draft form, is a "guide" for the future. As a living document, it will be revised and updated annually to meet current conditions and circumstances.

Executive Summary

This strategic lake management plan (SLMP) was developed for the approximate 4500-acre watershed draining to the natural lakes known as Big Chapman Lake and Little Chapman Lake. These lakes are located in the watershed designated by the14-digit Hydrologic Unit Code 07120005120106 within Kosciusko County, Indiana. The watershed is primarily agricultural and rural residential. Big Chapman Lake is considered to have above average water quality relative to other northern Indiana lakes, while Little Chapman Lake is considered to have average water quality compared with other northern Indiana lakes. Both lakes are heavily used for recreational pursuits. A task force was formed in 2005 to address concerns with declining water quality and the enjoyment of the lakes. Over 12 meetings were held by task force members and two public meetings were conducted to seek input on these concerns and issues and to develop potential solutions. As a result of the meetings, seven goals with measurable objectives and action items were developed. When implemented, these actions are intended to result in cleaner water and more enjoyment of the lakes for future generations. Click Here for full Executive Summary


	November, 2006 DRAFT - Chapman Lakes Strategic Lake Management Plan. Table of Contents Executive Summary 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Vision and mission 2.0 Historical context 2.1 Watershed description 2.2 Organizational interests, institutional capacity, and social resources 3.0 Analysis: process of developing the plan 3.1 Public participation 3.2 Community concerns 4.0 Inventory of current water quality 4.1 State and regional benchmarks for water quality 4.2 Water Quality 5.0 Inventory of current practices, water quality impacts and potential actions 5.1 Watershed management and erosion control 5.2 Water quality and clarity 5.3 Law enforcement and compliance 5.4 Boats and personal watercraft 5.5 Nuisance wildlife and invasive species 5.6 Public access 6.0 Issues of Concern offered by Stakeholders 6.1 Prioritization of water quality issues and corresponding goals 6.2 Resources to address concerns and monitor impacts 6.3 County offices, contacts and responsibilities 7.0 Goals, Objectives, and Action Plan for land and water conservations 8.0 Action Plan for education, outreach and marketing 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Target audiences 8.3 Methodology 8.4 Resources for implementation 9.0 Measuring Success 9.1 Estimated improvement in water quality 9.2 Sources of Support 10.0 Plan evaluation and update 10.1 Responsibility for evaluation 10.2 Timeline for evaluation and adaptation 10.3 Contact information 10.4 Distribution list 11.0 Literature cited 12.0 Glossary and Acronyms


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A computer CD of the complete report is available from CLCA for $10. Proceeds over cost of the CD go to the Lake Enhancement Fund. For your copy, write:

CLCA
P.O. Box 776
Warsaw, IN 46581-0776

Enclose your $10 check made to "CLCA"

The "Table of Contents" at right provides an indication of the depth the Strategic Lake Management Plan includes. Complete, specific information has been provided from time to time in local news articles, within the CLCA newsletter, Making Waves, and at meetings held during the past many months.

Click Here to review Section 7, Goals, Objectives, and Action Plan for land and water conservation.


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