"Neglect has taken its toll on this lake, and this park, once the heart of our community, has now become a shadow of its former self," said Candelas.
"Together, we're proving that local, federal and nonprofit sectors can come together and make big things happen," Mahan said.
The lake's downfall dates back to 1996 when a group of triathletes became ill, forcing a ban on recreational use.
A study presented to the City Council last year estimated that improving water quality could cost as much as $27 million.
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