* Many homeowners are not properly caring for the bank of their property- down to waters edge. Many banks which are overgrown with vegetation and debris, which is very unsightly. The whole look of the ponds could be much better if owners maintained it.
* There is a lot of trash in many of the yards and in the street. Several storm drains (on the curb) had trash piled up- just waiting to be flushed into the ponds.
** Please pick up trash in the streets and in their yards before it gets into the ponds. And, maintain properties to the water’s edge.**
Please remember: Our contract with Lake Doctors includes the following services. Trash removal is not part of the MONTHLY service. However, they do attempt to remove as much trash as possible each month. Please keep trash in bins and help by keeping trash picked up. I’ll be posting a photo of removed trash, but, it’s up to us as a community to keep trash to a minimum.
- Quarterly Trash Removal
- Underwater and Floating Vegetation Control Program
- Shoreline Grass and Brush Control Program
- Free Callback Service
- Monthly Written Service Reports
- Additional Treatments, if required
- Stocking of Triploid Grass Carp, as needed, upon FWC approval
Informational Brochure: Best Management Practices for Community, Private, and Commercial Lakes and Ponds
General Information and How Homeowners Can Help In The Quality of Our Ponds
• Fishing is allowed ONLY to the lot owner and his or her guests and may not trespass upon other properties.
• JSO’s non-emergency number should be used in the event someone is trespassing on your property to gain access to the pond. 904-630-0500
• Fishing is subject to a catch and release policy. The fish are stocked as a means to help maintain the health of our ponds.
• Fish are not edible due to the high accumulation of contaminants and the presence of bacteria associated with retention ponds. Swimming is not advised for the same reasons.
• Homeowners adjacent to a pond are to maintain the grass and other vegetation up to the embankment and water’s edge.
• Owners are prohibited from altering the embankments in any way without prior authorization from the Association.
• Do not place yard waste such as leaves, grass clippings or brush in the retention ponds or in the storm drains located in the streets. These drains feed into our retention ponds.
• Maintaining vehicles to prevent oil leaks and other contaminates will help reduce pond contaminants.
• Picking up and disposing of pet waste with your weekly garbage will help decrease the levels of contaminants in our ponds.
• Pick up trash along the ponds edge of your property.