Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #762FY0001 Rough Fish Harvest for Phosphorus Removal in Major Basin Lakes
Requester:		Gene Molnar			Organization:		Lake County Water Authroity
Project Title:		Rough Fish Harvest for Phosphorus Removal in Major Basin Lakes			Date Submitted:		02/06/2001 5:12:48 PM
Sponsors:		Randy Johnson
Statewide Interest:		Water Quality and Natural sytems improvement to a large, regional chain of lakes
Recipient:		St. John's River Water Management District			Contact:		Carol Senne
		PO BOx 1429			Contact Phone:		(904) 329-4447
		Palatka 32178-1429
Counties:		Lake
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
This project supports the removal of rough fish, primarily gizzard shad, from basin lakes, including Lake Apopka. The removal of gizzard shat is a cost effective method of removing phosphorus. Furthermore, removal of rough fish helps reduce algae and helps establish desirable vegetation. This technique can be applied to other highly eutrophic lakes in the Harris Chain of Lakes with similar results. Concurrent zooplnakton measurements should be done to document the recuced zooplankton grazing.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Reduced phosphorus levels; increased zooplankton populations; reduced algal levels; increased acres of desirable vegetation.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$200,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			1591G
Specific Appropriation Title:			Grants and Aids to Local Governments and Nonprofit Organizations - Fixed Capital Outlay: Statewide Restoration Projects
Amount to be reduced:			$200,000
Fund Source:			Trust Fund
Total cost of the project:			$2,400,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$100,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$600,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Lake Apopka Surface Water Improvement and Management Plan
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Lake County Water Authority
	Meeting Date:		12/20/2000