Senator Faber’s Weekly Newsletter May 31, 2011

June 1, 2011

Preparations Underway for Alum Treatment at Grand Lake St. Marys A contract to apply aluminum sulfate at Grand Lake St. Marys was awarded to HAB Aquatic Solutions, LLC of Nebraska. The company is mobilizing equipment now and anticipates initiating the application process on June 2 and ending June 22. The alum application is one step [...]


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Senator Faber’s Weekly Newsletter May 23, 2011

May 24, 2011

Visitors to Park Beaches at Grand Lake St. Marys Urged to Exercise Caution ODNR–Recreational users of the three public beaches at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park are advised against swimming and wading, water should not be swallowed, and surface scum should be avoided, according to the Ohio departments of Environmental Protection, Natural Resources, and [...]


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Senator Faber’s Weekly Newsletter May 16, 2011

May 16, 2011

State Moving Forward with Modified Grand Lake St. Marys Alum Treatment Plan The State of Ohio is moving forward with plans to treat Grand Lake St. Marys this spring with aluminum sulfate and a buffering solution of sodium aluminate in an effort to prevent harmful algae blooms and to improve water quality within the lake. [...]


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