We are developing a Lake Ecosystem Management Plan to guide the long-term health, use, and enjoyment of Diamond Lake. This plan will address water quality, aquatic plants, fisheries, and shoreline management, with the goal of balancing ecological health with community needs.

Your input is essential. As a resident, lake user, or community member, you bring valuable perspectives on how the lake is used, the challenges you see, and what priorities matter most. The following survey is focused on the waters of Diamond Lake. For more information about the Diamond Lake Master Plan and future plans for the district-owned properties on the shore of Diamond Lake, please visit the Diamond Lake Master Plan project page on our website. By completing this survey, you will help shape the plan to reflect both the science of lake management and the community's values.

The Lake Ecosystem Management Plan is a grant-funded project being guided by our lake management contractor ILM Environments. We have been partnering with ILM for the past two years, and together we are committed to making Diamond Lake the best it can be.

The survey should take only a few minutes to complete. Your responses will be combined with those of others to inform decisions. Together, we can ensure a healthy, resilient, and enjoyable lake for future generations.

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* 1. Do you own or rent property in one of the following? Please pick one.

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* 2. How long have you lived on, visited, or utilized Diamond Lake for recreational purposes? Please pick one.

If you answered "0 - I don't use Diamond Lake at all" in the previous question, you may skip the remaining questions.

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* 3. During the time you have lived on, visited, or utilized Diamond Lake, how would you say conditions have changed? Please pick one.

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* 4. What is most important to you about Diamond Lake? Please pick one.

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* 5. Below is a list of common issues found in lakes in our area. Please rank the following challenges in relation to Diamond Lake.

  Not present Annoying but tolerable Somewhat bad Bad Very bad
Water quality decline
Shoreline erosion
Excessive aquatic plant growth
Excessive/unsafe boat traffic
Alage blooms

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* 6. How much does water quality and water clarity impact your enjoyment of Diamond Lake? Please pick one.

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* 7. Which statement best describes how you feel during the times you spend on Diamond Lake? Please pick one.

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* 8. In your opinion, which statement best describes the amount of aquatic plant growth in Diamond Lake?

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* 9. Do you believe Diamond Lake requires aquatic plant control?

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* 10. What activities do you participate in on the waters of Diamond Lake? Check all that apply.

This question is for boaters. Skip if you are not a boater.

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* 11. If you are a boater, where do you launch your watercraft?

The next two questions are for residents living on Diamond Lake. Please skip if you don't reside on the lake.

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* 12. If you live on Diamond Lake, how do you currently manage the shoreline? Please check all that apply.

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* 13. If you live on Diamond Lake, please share your opinion about shoreline native buffer strips. Check all that apply.

Questions 14–17 relate to fishing. Please skip them if you don't fish at Diamond Lake.

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* 14. How many years have you been fishing Diamond Lake?

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* 15. In the time you have been fishing Diamond Lake, how would you say the quality of fishing has changed? Please pick one.

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* 16. What type of fish do you catch in Diamond Lake? Please check all that apply.

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* 17. What do you value most about the fishery in Diamond Lake? Please select one.

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* 18. Do you have any other comments about Diamond Lake?

 
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