Jayden Jech graduated from Red Wing High School in 2019 and is currently pursuing a degree in Biology and Environmental Studies at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. Over the last two years, he completed a high school and college internship with the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance. Learn what Jayden discovered about Lake Pepin this past summer, how it connects to what he observes along the coast of Florida, and what it all means for his future aspirations!
Read MoreLow Water Uncovers Sediment Problems
In a year defined by lows, Lake Pepin water level is no exception. This year’s drop in water level is somewhat dramatic because it comes on the heels of last year’s record high water, which together, illuminates the sedimentation problem in Lake Pepin. High water pushes sediment to the lake and low water uncovers it, along with a slew of transportation issues. The Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance (LPLA) responded to recent boat groundings by visiting affected areas and discussing channel maintenance with the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE).
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