I have been getting more and more concerned about the water levels in the little lake that McIntyre Creek feeds into just below the College, and by the Pump House. The water levels are at the lowest I have seen in 26 years, and this is especially worrisome considering the amount of rain we have had this year. Just two weeks ago, the Creek was roaring. I have not seen any ducks nesting in the area all summer, which made me wonder what was wrong with the water, as most years, there are several families of ducks enjoying the lake. If it was a problem that the Beavers were damming up the Creek, this should have been more eveident than just having it suddenly slow down and dry up in a short period of time.
This is the first year I have seen slime (algae) in the Creek and in the Lake, and again, I wonder what is happening. The photos below have been taken in the last couple of days, so if any of you have any ideas of what is going on here, it would be great to hear from you.
This is how the Little Lake looked in June, 2012
The photos below are what the lake looks like now - last two weeks in July, 2012.
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