Ross Lake Ecosystem Project

Oct 27, 2025 | City Projects

Ross Lake
Ecosystem Project

Lake cleanup, including dredging of excess sediment and aquatic weed control

Community Event Series

Ongoing series of community update events about the Ross Lake, Tonkin Street, and Brown Street improvement projects. Join us to learn more about the exciting projects coming to our city!

 

Event #3: TBD

Event #2: September 10th, 2025 in the Beaverton Activity Center
Event #1: May 28th, 2025 in the Beaverton Activity Center

Goals

  • Remove excess sediment to restore lake storage capacity and reduce flood risk

  • Improve water quality by addressing nutrient-rich runoff

  • Restore aquatic habitat and enhance recreational use

Project Status

rev. 9/10/25

  • Grant Approved

  • Environmental Review in Progress

  • Field Data Collection

    • Wetland delineation
    • Sediment Samples from Ross Lake
    • Ross Lake mapping

Project Updates & Documents

Final Notice & Public Review

October 27th, 2025

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Early Notice & Public Review

September 16th, 2025

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Community Event Series #2

September 10th, 2025

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Additional Field Work

August 25th, 2025

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Additional field work- lake mapping and sediment depth analysis on Ross Lake. Say hi to our team on the ECT boat as they work to collect data around these important metrics.

Field Crews Are Back

August 19th, 2025

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ECTs field crews will be back out on Ross Lake and around the city collecting additional data for the proposed projects. Please watch for the ECT team in their boat, kayaks and on land as they complete additional environmental study work.

Ecosystem Work

June 25-27, 2025

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The ECT field team and City staff conducted wetland delineation and sediment sampling work. They observed vegetation and took sediment samples to determine the location of existing wetlands.

Schedule & Tentative Timeline

Project Component

Phase 1 ESA Report

SHPO 106 Consultation

NEPA Environmental Assessment (EA) Submittal

NEPA EA Review

Anticipated Completion Date

September 12, 2025

September 19, 2025

October 31, 2025

January 31, 2026

Resources

Ross Lake Milfoil Map

Gladwin County Lake Board Procedures

Ross Lake Cross-sectional Sketch