The Candlewood Lake Authority has released their annual report, highlighting what has been accomplished in the past year to preserve the ecological health of Candlewood Lake and provide public safety. Evening patrol hours were increased, and the second of three custom built Marine Patrol vessels was launched. The third boat has been ordered. Loss of plant life was addressed with carp removal, and the Zebra mussel population is now being carefully monitored. The Lake Steward Program prevents new invasive species from entering the lake A new lab partnership with UConn has been established for water quality analysis.