Freestone Lake Management Plan

Wilson Ranch POAMarch 2013

Purposedefine the long range management of

Freestone Lake and its immediate area.

tool for communication with all

provide an agreed upon direction for management decisions

Committee members

Ken RiceSteve ColeGreg HarrisKerry Kozuki

Jim Gregg

History/physical setting

Numerous studies and recommendations

Design of the linerWater quality

Fish recommendationsHabitat improvements

Relation to Wilson Ranch CC&R’s and Design Guidelines and PD requirements

The Vision for Freestone LakeFreestone Lake blends seamlessly into the adjacent

natural appearing landscape, residences, and lodge that adjoin it.

The lake supports an abundance of fish and lake related wildlife while providing water and shoreline related recreation for the Wilson Ranch landowners and guests.

The foreground is a blend of human structures and natural appearing vegetation. From a distance the lake appears to blend into the topography and to be a natural feature of the landscape.

Management is focused on retaining the appearance of a light touch while providing natural appearing fish and wildlife habitat and improvements.

Recreation management focuses on enhancing landowner and guest access, fishing, swimming; and summer and winter trail use around the lake.

Current situation and trends

The settingRecreation

Fish and WildlifeOther

Strategic Priorities

Maintain water qualityRetain a recreational cold water fisherySupport the aesthetic setting of the lakeProvide compatible recreation opportunities

Freestone Lake Goals

Water QualityAesthetics

Vegetation and WildlifeLake ActivitiesAquatic Habitat

Management Programs

CommunicationsAnnual budget

Seasonal OperationsActivity and timing

Lake Committee Recommendations

Create a natural park area at the south end of the lake

$ 7200

Improve private property signing $500

Pull weeds in the water ‘week’

“A” priority funding

Lake Committee Recommendations

Lake trail grading and surfacing $4000Install 6 root balls $2500Osprey nest site $800Natural snag placement $4000Naturalize the Freestone Inn Beach area

$2000

“B” & “C” priority funding