The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) recently spread 300 tons of agricultural lime into Shadow Lake at Roosevelt State Park. The effort aims to improve water quality and support aquatic life.
Lime helps balance the lake’s water chemistry and enhances the effectiveness of nutrients. This encourages the growth of phytoplankton, small algae that form the base of the lake’s food web.
These algae provide vital food for young fish during their early life stages, leading to stronger fish recruitment and healthier populations. The result is better growth, more fish, and improved fishing opportunities over time, MDWFP said.
For more information about fishing at Shadow Lake, visit the department’s website.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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