Are you a resident of the Lake Munson Basin? Concerned about pollution, harmful blue-green algae blooms, and the well-being of our Southside gem and Wakulla Springs?
To address these concerns, the Friends of Lake Munson, Inc., is organizing a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 29th, at Crossway Baptist Church, 405 Crossway Road. This initiative follows a long history of community efforts over the last 75 years, including legal actions and continuous advocacy by groups like the Springhill Road Citizens Group and Munson Area Preservation Inc., along with individuals such as Margaret Fogg and Jesse Brown.
Significant progress was made with the 1994 Lake Munson Action Plan, involving Leon County, citizen stakeholders, and state agencies, which has been partially implemented. The final step: removing a century’s worth of nutrient-rich sediment and muck from the bottom of the lake, some of which is contaminated with PCBs, heavy metals, and petroleum byproducts, remains.Restoration of Lake Munson focuses on key goals important to residents and the community: reducing toxic harmful algal blooms to ensure a safer environment, enhancing the lake’s recreational usability, improving property values, and boosting the health of those living nearby. These objectives aim to revitalize Lake Munson, making it healthier, and an economic driver able to be enjoyed by the community.