Forestville Millpond Drawdown Information

In summer of 2020 we are near the half-way point of the drawdown of the Forestville Millpond.  The drawdown is a temporary lowering of water levels by opening the sluice valve at the dam on the Ahnapee River.  The purpose is to address shallow water depth, lack of abundance and diversity of native plants, a fish community dominated by carp and poor water quality within the Millpond.  More information is available here:

• General Information about Water Level Drawdowns for Sediment and Aquatic Plant Management (PDF)
• Forestville Millpond Drawdown Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Public Health Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Information for Shoreline Owners (PDF)
• Full Year Drawdown (Extended) Considerations (PDF)
• Reports with Forestville Millpond Data