Save the Lake Days

The "Save The Lake" project in Grandwood Park originated about 10 years ago when several people were finishing up on Summerfest clean-up. We were all feeling pretty satisfied with the situation and began to discuss what other great things we could accomplish. Legend has it that Al Oller gazed out upon the green scuz that was our lake and opined....."Let's save the lake". A great community project was thus born.

In each and every one of the years since, the Grandwood Park community has turned out in force to provide the necessary labor to address shoreline erosion and to restore the lake to as close to a natural state as possible. During this process, and with the invaluable assistance of the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission, as well as the Lakes Management Division of the Lake County Health Department, we were able to secure a small grant to cover a portion of the cost. More recently, with the help of the Grandwood Park Park District, a contract was signed with Integrated Lakes Management to professionally supervise our efforts, as well as treat the lake with herbicides to better control the algae and other undesireable invasive plant growth.

This is an ongoing project, with events planned at least two times per year. Our long term goal is to secure support from grants and other sources to continue and improve upon our efforts. Without the dedication and enthusiasm of the Grandwood Park community, none of this would possible.

Keep checking the calendar under PROGRAMS/EVENTS/ACTIVITES to see when the next Save the Lake Day is scheduled and volunteer to help!