Page 2 - The Shores of Jupiter - February '20

Page 2, The Shores

Deadline for the March Northern Notes
Issue is Febraury 12 Fish Kills And Incredible

Mail or e-mail to:
Bill Thompson, 18583 Lake Bend Drive Flipping Lakes
ws.thompson@comcast.net By Katie Roundtree,
Finance Director, Northern
Palm Beach County
Improvement District
Disclaimer
Copy appearing herewith may not be the viewpoint of Fish kills typically occur
The Shores Board of Directors or its newsletter editor. Nor in South Florida when water
should responsibility be assigned for accuracy or validity or temperatures drop as a result
articles contributed by residents or other articles chosen by the of cold weather. For exotic
publisher or the editor. and nonnative fish initially, When the temperature drops or a sudden cooler rain
the cold itself causes the fish happens, the oxygen rich water on the top becomes much
to die; second, the protective cooler and dense and sinks to the bottom. The cooler denser,
Realtime Property Management mucus that coats each fish oxygen depleted (anerobic) layer will then mix with the rest
of South Florida LLC is weakened by the cold of the lake, causing the oxygen level to drop. This is a process
Beth White, RPA, LCAM, President/CEO and can totally disappear. This leaves the fish vulnerable to called “flipping” or “turnover.” As a result, the upper layer
bwhite@realtimepm.com bacteria and other adverse elements in its environment which now has the lower oxygen level versus the lower layer. The
140 Intracoastal Drive, Ste. 403 cause further harm. The longer the cold temperatures remain, fish living in this upper layer now have less oxygen and may
Jupiter, FL 33477 the greater the potential for mortality and secondary effects. die as a result. In addition, the bottom sediments are stirred
Another way fish are killed by cold occurs in stratified and anaerobic conditions are mixed throughout the entire
lakes that have a warm layer of water on top of a colder pond. As this happens, it brings up mass quantities of sulfur
layer. Lakes are typically stratified into a warmer, less dense, and methane gas which is released into the atmosphere. This
The Shores Of Jupiter Homeowners oxygen rich layer on top and a cooler, denser, oxygen poor can also lead to fish kills.
Association Inc. layer on the bottom. The difference in density does not Lake flipping is critical to lakes in colder regions since the
Board Of Directors, Committee allow these layers to mix. The point where you have the oxygen rich layer flips to the bottom allowing for the fish to
greatest temperature difference is called the “thermocline” live in deeper water during the winter. When the lakes are a
Board Of Directors: and it marks the transition from warm, oxygen rich water uniform temperature and density, it takes relatively little wind
David Lindley, President ................................. 743-5522 to cooler, anaerobic water (lacking oxygen). In a stratified energy to mix water deep into the lake. Wind moves highly
Emily O’Mahoney, Vice President .................. 747-9048 pond, the water close to the pond bottom and the associated oxygenated surface water to the lake bottom, forcing low
Bill Thompson, Secretary ............................... 762-1832
Mike Stevens, Treasurer .................................. 575-0393 sediment layer is devoid of oxygen and can only support oxygen water from the lake bottom up to the surface where
Steve Jackson, Director ................................... 743-1608 anaerobic bacteria. These bacteria are inefficient at breaking it becomes saturated with oxygen. This is critical for aquatic
Art Cummings, Director ................................. 743-0047 down the organic material that settles on the pond bottom organisms, as once the lakes freeze over for the winter, no
Andrea Peralta, Director ................................. 748-3463 (leaves, grass, algae, aquatic vegetation, etc.). As a result, a new oxygen gets mixed into the lake from the atmosphere,
thick layer of decaying “muck” accumulates here over time. and what is in the lake must last until ice melts in the spring.
Architectural Control And Documents Committee: High levels of methane and sulfur gases concentrate in this NPDES tip: Please do not put any excess oils, paints or
Art Cummings, Chair ...................................... 743-0047 layer. Due to this water quality, fish are not able to utilize solvents into lakes, canals, or storm drains! They go directly
Emily O’Mahoney, Vice Chair ........................ 747-9048 that portion of the pond below the thermocline. into the groundwater supply.
Lakes And Parks Committee:
Dave Lindley, Chair ........................................ 743-5522
Landscaping And Irrigation Committee: Town Of Jupiter News
Emily O’Mahoney, Chair ................................ 747-9048
Crime And Safety Committee:
Bill Thompson, Chair ...................................... 762-1832 Strategic Initiatives • Development of a paid family leave program for
Welcoming Committee: Town employees
Andrea Peralta ................................................. 748-3463 By Ilan Kaufer, Town Of • Public discussion by council of use of open space
Infrastructure Jupiter Councilman funds approved by 2019 referendum
Steve Jackson, Chair ....................................... 748-1608 T hi s we e k I • Exploration of improvements to aquatic recreation
Communications Newsletter Editor: proposed several new facilities and swim safety programming including
Bill Thompson, Chair ...................................... 762-1832 initiatives focused on discussion with the county about the North County
Realtime Property Management of South Florida environmental issues, Aquatic Center
LLC: vet eran servic es, Additionally, my 2019 initiatives aimed at reducing
Beth White ...................................................... 763-0086 community recreation, DUIs and improvement of bike lanes on our roads
bwhite@realtimepm.com public safety and paid will continue into 2020. As always please share your
family leave for Town thoughts on these new initiatives. It’s always great to
e m p l o y e e s. So m e get your feedback.
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• Formation of strategic partnership with the Councilorkaufer or on Twitter @Councilorkaufer.
Loxahatchee River District and Palm Beach County
to enhance water quality and oyster bed/sea grass and
other habitat rehabilitation projects
• Development of a home improvement grant
program for veterans
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