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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Quagga Mussel Prevention Program fees
The county accepted state grant funding to help keep invasive quagga and zebra mussels out of Clear Lake and local waterways.
Lake Pillsbury / FERC relicensing
The Board was asked to join the Save Lake Pillsbury Coalition in a letter to the National Energy Dominance Council, building on its August 2026 letter to FERC.
Clear Lake Watershed Co-Management with Koi Nation
The county and the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians will jointly manage the Clear Lake watershed under a memorandum of understanding. It's a milestone in shared stewardship of the lake that the whole county depends on.
Clear Lake Watershed Co-Management Agreement
Sitting as the Watershed Protection District, the board approved two fish and wildlife management contracts totaling $1.148 million.
Clear Lake phosphorus management contract
The Watershed Protection District awarded a $3.36 million contract to EutroPHIX to manage phosphorus in Clear Lake — the nutrient behind harmful algae blooms. Cleaner water means better recreation, tourism, and health outcomes around the lake.