Mayors rise to the 'Challenge'

Walk miles to raise money for Idaho communities

Fernan Lake plan gains support

If funding of a few million is found, improvements could soon follow

Fernan Lake has experienced poor water quality for decades. It flushes well from winter to spring, but little flow occurs in the summer. That leads to an increase in nitrogen and phosphorus in the lake, which causes algae blooms comprised of toxic cyanobacteria.