History of the Lower Long Lake Foundation
The Lower Long Lake Foundation, Inc. was formed in 1996 by a group of
property owners concerned about the environment directly related to Long Lake.
They believed that continued property development was having an adverse effect
on the water quality and the natural beauty of the surrounding land.
Aquatic life and wildlife were being threatened as more and more land was
claimed for seasonal cottages and year-round home sites. Indeed, the peace
and tranquility of life associated with the lake would disappear with complete
shoreland development. Because of these concerns our Foundation has been
soliciting donations of land and money to acquire land.
The Legacy of a Gift of Land
Land is one of the most tangible legacies an individual can leave.
For landowners who choose to leave property by donating it to our Foundation,
it is a unique way to express their appreciation for the land while
guaranteeing its protection in perpetuity.
Benefits of a Gift of Land
There are several benefits to an outright donation of land.
- It is a simple transaction.
- The Foundation will contract for and pay the costs of appraisal, survey
and land transfer.
- It releases the landowner from the responsibility of managing the land.
- It may provide substantial income tax deductions and estate tax
benefits. The Lower Long Lake Foundation, Inc. is a text exempt
organization — 501 (c) (3).
- The land will be permanently protected.
General Objectives
The property will be managed in perpetuity as a natural area for the
purpose of resource protection, lakeshore preservation, environmental
education and scientific study. A conservation easement will be
established to:
- Preserve the natural environment.
- Maintain the existing site hydrology to protect shoreland wetlands and
the ecosystem of Lower Long Lake and Herde Lake.
- Maintain site topography and preserve the unique geologic features of
the glacial landscape.
- Maintain and enhance biodiversity: protect the existing terrestrial and
aquatic plant communities.
- Control point and non-point source pollution.
Any development or use of the Property which is inconsistent with this
intent is prohibited.
Public Use
Foundation land fronts on the lake and it adjacent to other privately owned
property, most with seasonal or year round homes. To protect the privacy
of these landowners the public may access Foundation land by observing certain
terms and conditions.
Public use is limited to foot traffic only for the purpose of enjoyment or
study of the existing flora and fauna and only during daylight hours.
Camping, hunting, or the killing of any wildlife or plant life is prohibited.
Vegetative Management
Activities associated with the vegetative management will be limited to
maintaining existing site vegetation or enhancing native plant communities
through passive management techniques and natural succession.
Limited management and removal of site vegetation will be allowed to assure
public safety and to control pests, disease, and non native or exotic species.
Prohibitions
Public and private hunting and recreational snowmobiling are prohibited.
Controlled trapping and hunting may be authorized by the Lower Long Lake
Foundation, Inc. if necessary to control animal damage to vegetation, or animal
disease, or if deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and
welfare.
Rules & Responsibilities
The Lower Long Lake Foundation, Inc. shall manage the Property according to
the terms of the easement. To manage the Property, the Lower Long Lake
Foundation, Inc. shall establish and enforce restrictions which control public
access and use of the Property.
Land Gift Example
Mr. and Mrs. Doe are landowners with considerable lake frontage between their
property and that of their adjoining neighbors. This excess frontage
affords them privacy that they value and therefore they do not wish to sell the
land, but rather leave the land in its natural wooded state.
After considering the goals of the Lower Long Lake Foundation, "To preserve
and protect undeveloped lake frontage", they contacted Foundation officers about
donating their unused frontage to the Foundation.
The Foundation arranged for a land survey to establish the exact boundaries
of their property and the portion that they were willing to donate. The
Foundation then arranged for a formal appraisal of the land to be donated.
The expense of the survey and appraisal was assumed by the Foundation.
As a result, the landowner donated 100 feet of frontage, valued at $100,000.
For the year their taxable income was reduced and they no longer have to pay
taxes on land they were not using. The land remains just as it was before
the donation.
If you have frontage of this type, want to make a donation, reduce your
taxable income and your real estate taxes at no cost to you, please contact
Lower Long Lake Foundation, Inc.
Lower Long Lake
Lower Long Lake is located in Sampson Township, Chippewa County, Wisconsin
lying north and east of the city of Bloomer. This area is known as the
Chippewa Moraine and was formed by the last Wisconsin glacier. Upon
receding, the glacier deposited till to form a terminal moraine through the
north half of the county consisting of may hills, bogs, swamps, and irregular
shaped lakes. Long Lake is the largest, deepest, and most beautiful with
large tracts of undeveloped wooded shoreline.
The lake is adjacent to the National Ice Age Scientific Reserve and in
immediate proximity to thousands of acres of Chippewa County Forest.
Wildlife is abundant and sighting a black bear is not uncommon. Lower Long
Lake is noted for its high quality fishery including walleye, small mouth bass,
and musky. Besides the many types of year round bird life, fall and spring
see many species of migratory birds. The Long Lake area is an outdoor
paradise enjoyed by lake residents and the public. Our Foundation is
dedicated to its preservation.
This page was last updated
Monday, 25 June 2007 23:17.
