LWTF INSTALLS NEW IN-LAKE STAFF GAUGE:

Lake Levels in an Instant

The Task Force has installed a new piece of in-lake hardware near the Washington Dam! The staff gauge was installed to provide an accurate, instant measurement of Lake elevation. The goal of this new staff gauge is to allow the Task Force and the lake community to monitor Lake elevation instantly and create a historical record. Additionally, the Task Force is measuring the flow of the East Aspetuck River below the dam every two weeks. Sustaining high lake elevation benefits lake water quality; however, the health of the East Aspetuck River must also be considered. The Task Force collecting the flow of the East Aspetuck combined with the lake elevation on the staff gauge, will allow the Town of Washington to make informed decisions about how much water to allow through the dam.