The BALA Environmental Committee is charged with maintaining the Lake’s pristine water quality. Working hand and hand with the Sturbridge Conservation Committee and the Sturbridge Lakes Advisory Committee, the Environmental Committee partakes in the annual lake water testing program.
Water Clarity, water temperature, pH, Nitrogen, Phosphor and several other samplings are taken at two locations on the lake. These samples are recorded and are analyzed by an independent lab. The current year results are then compared against historical data as part of our effort to monitor the effects of growth and use on the Lake.
The Committee also oversees the contractual responsibilities of the chosen lake management company providing our weed mitigation program.
The Environmental Committee also monitors other sources of lake contamination such as, ground water run off from surrounding properties, and the importation of invasive weed species from visiting boats using our Public Landing.
All said, the Environmental Committee is at the heart of the BALA mission.
Check out how our dues benefit Big Alum – Solitude Lake Management 2018 lake quality report: Big Alum 2018 Post Treatment Report
The Sturbridge Lake Advisory Committee 2018 report: Sturbridge Great Ponds 2018 Report Card
Report – Winter Fish Kill: Division of Fisheries and Wildlife March 2019 Report
REPORT: Green up your lawn & not the lake Green Up Your Lawn-Not the Lake
NOTIFICATION: July 16, 2024 weed treatment: 7-16-24 Big Alum Sign
Road drainage presentation – Tom Clark Big Alum Lake Watershed presentation 2019