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Mason Lake Property Owner Survey: IAVMP Update & Water Quality Priorities

Dear Mason Lake Property Owner,


This survey is designed to gather demographic information and property owner feedback to update our 2003 Integrated Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan (IAVMP). Your insights are vital to help us understand the current state of the lake and ensure that the updated 2027 plan reflects the issues, protections, and future investments that you feel are most important to our community.

Please be assured that all data collected through this survey is controlled strictly by the Mason Lake Management District (LMD) and will not be shared or sold to other organizations or entities. To maintain transparency, all data analysis and summarized findings will be presented to the public for review in the updated draft of the IAVMP prior to its final publication. Personal information will not be revealed.

This survey will be closed on August 30th at 11:59 PM. Each household that submits a completed survey will be entered into a drawing to win a single $100 gift card to the Alderbrook Resort, and the individual winner will be notified at the email or phone number provided in their submission. Please limit responses to one per household, and visit masonlake.us for additional information on the LMD's work as well as photo examples of the aquatic plat species it manages. Thank you for your time and dedication to keeping Mason Lake thriving!
Questions with an asterisk (*) are mandatory. Questions without an asterisk are optional.

Address and Contact Information

Address

Name

Do you currently reside at Mason Lake full-time, or is this a part-time/seasonal residence?

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B

Number of years owned

Email address (optional)

Phone number (optional)

Property Profile & Lake Usage

What type of property do you own within the Mason Lake LMD?

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What is the primary use of your Mason Lake property?

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If you rent your property, do you tend to rent it on a full- or part-time basis, or both?

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C

What are the primary ways you and your guests use Mason Lake?

Since 2003, have you or the previous owners of the property replaced a smaller cabin with a larger year-round home, or significantly increased the number of bedrooms on your property?

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C

Aquatic Vegetation Management (Lake Management District Priorities)

Have you observed any significant patches of Eurasian Watermilfoil or Grass-Leaved Arrowhead (Sagittaria) near your shoreline in the past two years? See masonlake.us

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Have you noticed any aquatic plants that appear unfamiliar or "new" to the lake that were not present in previous years?

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If yes, please describe:

Over the past 2–3 years, have you noticed a change in the density of aquatic weeds near your property or favorite lake areas?

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Are you able to identify any examples of the rare Water lobelia (Lobelia dortmanna) on your shoreline?

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If you have identified Water lobelia on your shoreline, have you taken any steps to conserve it during any manual cleaning? Describe:

How much do aquatic plants negatively impact your recreational enjoyment of Mason Lake?

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Which area of the lake do you believe requires the most immediate plant control attention?

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If you have a boat or watercraft, how frequently do you inspect and clean your boat and trailer before launching into Mason Lake?

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Water Quality & Early Algae Detection

Have you observed blue-green algae scums, unusual green water discoloration, or surface film on your shoreline in recent years?

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If yes, during which seasons have you noticed it?

How would you rate the overall water clarity near your property during the peak summer months?

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Beyond algae, what water quality concerns do you have for Mason Lake?

Please share any other water quality comments or concerns you may have:

Shoreline Management & Watershed Health

Are you familiar with the Mason County Shoreline Master Program (SMP) guidelines regarding native vegetation buffers of the water's edge?

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Would you be interested in receiving educational materials or attending workshops on planting native shoreline vegetation to prevent nutrient runoff into the lake?

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Do you use lawn fertilizers or weed control chemicals on the lakeside portion of your property?

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LMD Administration, Funding, & Communication

The LMD board is all-volunteer, and the work it performs for the benefit of Mason Lake property owners is funded through your property tax assessments (for example, $34 for a $500,000 property value). How satisfied are you with the value received from your LMD assessment fees?

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If water quality tracking and advanced early algae detection require additional resources, would you support expanding the LMD's responsibility to include it?

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How do you prefer to receive updates regarding LMD operations, invasive weed treatment schedules, and water testing results?

Would you like to volunteer for participation in the LMD?

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Please use this space to provide any additional comments, concerns, or specific feedback regarding the update to the Integrated Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan or Mason Lake water quality:

Would you like to be contacted directly by the LMD? If so, please be sure to provide contact information in the optional fields at the beginning of this form.

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