Clear Lake restoration town hall planned for March 25

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Community members are invited to a town hall to learn about the next step in restoring Clear Lake.

The public town hall will take place beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at the Soper Reese Theater, 275 S. Main St. in Lakeport.

Lake County is sponsoring a spring 2026 demonstration project led by EutroPHIX and approved by the Clear Lake Blue Ribbon Committee. 

The project includes a lake-wide sediment assessment and a treatment demonstration in the Upper Arm of Clear Lake.

Clear Lake continues to experience severe harmful algal blooms, and research has shown that phosphorus released from lake sediments is an important driver. 

This demonstration project is intended to help build the scientific foundation, shared understanding, and community momentum needed to guide future restoration and long-term stewardship of Clear Lake.

At the town hall, representatives from EutroPHIX will present an overview of the project, explain the purpose of the upcoming work, and discuss how the effort fits into broader restoration planning for Clear Lake. 

The presentation will be followed by a public question-and-answer session.

The evening schedule will be as follows:

• 6 p.m.: Presentation.
• 6:15 p.m.: Open Q&A session.
• 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Visit interactive booths to learn more about the project and ask questions of experts.

Lake County encourages residents, stakeholders, and other interested community members to attend and learn more about this important restoration effort.

For more information, please contact Lake County Water Resources at 707-263-2344 or water.resources@lakecountyca.gov.