Land use patterns in Rome, Belgrade, and Vienna are all showing positive patterns of change. More forest and less agriculture means a lot less phosphorous running off into the lake. These patterns need to be continued, and even improved upon.

Tax maps show several hundred approved lots within 1000 feet of the shore which are still undeveloped. Action can still be taken to preserve these lots or limit their development.

Of all the different land uses, septic systems contribute the most phosphorous. Luckily, repairing them is relatively easy. Prevention via town bylaws will be the most effective way to limit septic system’s influence on the lake in the future.

Camp roads are the other big contributor to phosphorous input. By developing maintenance schedules which would include periodic grading and culvert and ditch cleaning,  the impact on the lake from these camp roads can be mitigated.