Whitmore Lake Improvement Project

This project will provide lake improvement to Whitmore Lake by providing control of invasive and nuisance aquatic weeds through chemical application and subsequent spot applications for a five year period. (2007-2011)  The special assessment district for the Whitmore Lake Improvement Project is situated within Northfield Township, Washtenaw County, and Green Oak Township, Livingston County.  There are 868 parcels located in the district.

Publications & Reports

• 2010 Fishery Habitat Assessment Report:  Washtenaw County Division of Public Works as part of the Whitmore Lake improvement Project contracted with Aquest Corporation and Superior Environmental & Aquatic Services LLC (SEAS) to conduct assessments of aquatic vegetation and fishery habitat.
• Revenue and Expenditures 2007 to 2009
• 2008 Whitmore Lake Management Plan Annual Report
• 2007 Whitmore Lake Management Plan Annual Report
• 2006 Whitmore Lake Management Plan Annual Report
• 2006 Fishery Habitat Assessment Report: The information included in this report pertains to fishery habitat assessment conducted by SEAS on 27 June 2006.
• March 15, 2006 - The Northfield Courant Newspaper: "Project Update": The Whitmore Lake Water Quality Advisory Board met to discuss the results of the 2005 lake management activities as well as the plans for 2006 and the renewal of the Whitmore Lake Improvement Project. The 2006 outlook for boating, swimming and fishing this summer is outstanding due to the efforts of the past and the continuing efforts to combat the spread of invasive hybrids and other nuisance species.
• June 25, 2005 - The Northfield Courant Newspaper: "Whitmore Lake Quality Shows Marked Improvement": The Whitmore Lake Improvement Project is a three year lake management project coordinated by the Washtenaw County Board of Public Works on behalf of Northfield and Green Oak Townships.  The project involves yearly fishery, vegetation and water quality studies.  The data obtained from the studies is utilized to determine the types of control measures applied to stop the proliferation invasive species and improve the overall health of the lake.
• 2005 Lake Management Report

• 2004 Lake Management Report: This is a complete copy of the report. A summary of findings is listed below:

Special Assessment District Information

• 1st Public Hearing Notice and Project Description (pdf): Includes map of the Special Assessment District, Frequently Asked Questions, Project Costs and time and location of the first Public Hearing.
• 2nd Public Hearing Notice: Official notice of March 5, 2007 hearing. 
• Property Listing (pdf): View the complete Special Assessment District by property tax identification number. Listing includes the total Amount Assessed against property over five years.

Contact Information

Jeff Krcmarik
Environmental Supervisor
Phone: (734) 222-6865
Fax: (734) 222-3930