The Brief
- Lake Mirror is one of three city lakes with excessive nutrient levels that will be cleaned up.
- A second $995,000 DEP grant covers the cost of testing new technology at Lake Morton.
LAKELAND, Fla. – The lakes are the main focal points of the city of Lakeland. Major events take place there, such as the 4th of July fireworks show at Lake Mirror, so keeping these bodies of water beautiful is very important.
Betty Johns recently moved downtown, and she enjoys her walks around Lake Mirror.
“I get to enjoy the fragrant roses and the kids playing by the water park,” said Johns. “The statues, museum, businesses—just everything. It’s beautiful.”
Lake Mirror is one of three city lakes with excessive nutrient levels that will be cleaned up thanks to a $368,000 grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).…