Clearlake Keys Property Owners Association

The Azolla outbreak this year is the worst I can remember in the 20+ years I have lived here. No doubt people are wondering why not more has been done to clean it up. The Harvester is in need of hull repairs and as a result is unavailable. The work is planned and will begin when the lake level reaches a point where we can safely remove the Harvester. The goal is to have it back in the water ready to go by April 1.

While waiting for that we have also inquired about having someone come in and remove the Azolla for us. Aquatic Environments Inc was contacted and provided a written proposal. The cost was in excess of $42,000 for less than one months work. That is not a realistic possibility so we are looking at other possible solutions. One is the idea of a skimmer to clean the surface of the water. A prototype will be constructed and tested and we will see where that takes us.

The Board is certainly open to any other ideas. Please submit them via email to POA_Admiral@mediacombb.net

The POA needs a communications manager. We want to do a better job of communicating with our members this year, and we need a person who is willing to spend a few hours per week to manage that effort. The person should have good computer and communications skills plus a very basic knowledge of web site issues. A willingness and ability to learn is important. Please contact the POA Treasurer, Dennis Krentz, at 707-998-8280 or dennis@bigvalleywine.com