I want to thank The Spokesman- Review and writer Betsy Russell and photographer Kathy Plonka for the featured article on the Jan. 27 front page, “Water worth its wait.” We in the Cocolalla Lake Association have been working very hard to help to preserve one of the finest small lakes in North Idaho, and both Betsy and Kathy were very pleasant to work with.

With the continuing help and support of the Idaho State Legislature, along with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and the Idaho State Department of Fish and Game, we have been very successful in controlling a serious infestation of Eurasian milfoil, which if not controlled could have very nearly destroyed our lake in its beauty and recreational pleasure.

The support of the community and users of the lake has also been very high. We realize that this will be an ongoing process in the future and the Lake Association is continuing its efforts to preserve Cocolalla Lake for future generations.

Chuck Gladish

President, Cocolalla Lake Association

Cocolalla, Idaho