Lake
Afton Watershed
Sampling
The Lake Afton Watershed was identified by KDHE as being eutrophic due to the
excessive nutrient loading that could be attributed to land management in the
upper reaches of the watershed. In 2001, a Friends of Lake Afton (FOLA) group
was organized, the watershed was mapped, water and soil sampling was initiated,
and funds were obtained for installation of soil and water conservation BMPs
(best management practices). Landowners eagerly installed the conservation
practices with the cost-share assistance and water quality in the
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