The consensus seems to be the lake is managed for a (very small) amount of power generation and not for the benefit/enjoyment of property owners (tax payers). Winni is a complicated eco system with many stakeholders. If the health of the lake was paramount, seems to me, everyone would benefit.
We are fortunate that our community has rallied around the health of our lake, understanding this benefits all stakeholders. We have programs/grants for septic, run-off, and other initiatives all focused on improving/maintaining water quality.
Maintaining the water level year round just makes sense and certainly makes for a more enjoyable summer.
I don’t’ know the details of the Winni lake management, but if I lived there, i would be getting involved. If you are a property owner, and your quality of lake life declines…you are at risk on many levels. It is difficult to understand why something so basic as maintaining the water level of Winni throughout the summer, has been so controversial. But then again, i am not on winni…
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