People of Lake County – have you had enough of the condition of our beautiful Clear Lake?

My family has been a part of the county since 1953 and it is time the powers that be do the right thing by the lake.

We rimlanders have been paying into Lakebed Management since 1978. Homeowners as well as businesses who own property on the lake pay based on how much space (docks, ramps etc.) they own. Our understanding was, that these taxes were to be used for the “management” of the lake.

About 15 years ago we started having annual problems of weeds. Nothing was done by the county. Actually we were warned not to remove them from the lake. When the dreaded hydrilla arrived a few eyes opened, but only those infected areas were treated.

The big problem is the lake is filling in from the streams feeding into the lake with all their chemicals, etc.

We need to do a more positive solution and dredge the lake. Yes, this a proven solution for lakes like ours.

Luckily, we have had a group here in Lake County who have done extensive research and are ready to provide leadership in this area. It would cost the county zero money.

Have the supervisors listened to them? No.

It is time to speak out for our county. The one thing that always brought tourist here was the lake. We need them back to keep our county financially sound. Tourists also bring money to all the businesses in our beautiful county. How many more businesses will close before we act?

The organization is called “Friends of the Lake.” It is nonprofit and all monies would be used to benefit the lake.

If you care call Jim Swatts at 707-998-9253 or Pete Hock at 707-279-8464.

Eva Johnson lives in Kelseyville, Calif.