Issues

Stormwater flowing directly into the lake

Garbage around the lake including rusty playground equipment and old oil tank

Speeding boats causing erosion on shore, unsafe swimming conditions and pollution

Trains carrying hazardous chemicals along the shore

Development pressures around the lake

Sediment is contaminated from historic mining activity

Salt levels are rising

Phosphorus levels, continued fertilizer use and algae growth

High bacteria levels close beaches in summer

See what the Ramsey Lake Advisory Panel recommends to help protect Ramsey Lake.