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LLLPRD Bulletin — 11 Oct 2007This issue includes articles written in the summer and early autumn of 2007.
2007 Lower Long Lake Shoreland Restoration & Runoff
Protection Project A new section of the LLLPRD website, published on 10 Oct 2007, explains the project goals, describes four demonstration sites, provides do-it-yourself information, and lists helpful reference material. Go to the Shoreland Restoration page.
Lake Quality and Fish Stocking Report –
28 Jul 2007 The LLLPRD Lake Quality and Fish Stocking Committee has submitted a comprehensive report which includes
Center for Service-Learning (CSL) at UW Eau Claire The community partner list for UW Eau Claire Center for Service-Learning is comprised of 1,527 organizations. LLLPRD participated for the first time this year. In January 2007 the UWEC (CSL) website(www.uwec.edu/Sl/projectenvironmental.htm) included the following:
Kurtis Schroeder sent an email requesting more information about the project on April 1. More communications followed and ultimately his friend, Brian Cossette, became interested. The plan was for the two students to stay at the Schroeder family cottage during the week of July 4, 2007. They planned to monitor the boat landing for five days, working two shifts each day. They each would commit 30 hours during the week, each satisfying the full requirement. The required training program was accomplished during a two-hour session at the boat landing site several weeks before working at the site. Jo Heuschele, aquatic researcher from Beaver Creek Reserve, instructed the students. The students were also provided with print materials to become more familiar with aquatic invasive species (AIS) since the purpose of monitoring at boat landings is to prevent the spread of AIS. This monitoring is part of the Clean Boats/Clean Waters Program. The LLLPRD board approved this UWEC Service Learning project. The students met the board members on July 3, 2007. Pat Andress was the project supervisor. Board members and other interested property owners also observed the students at the boat landing during the week. Pat Andress prepared the student evaluation forms and returned them to Dr. Donald Mowry, Director of CSL at UW Eau Claire. It was reported that the students met or exceeded expectations on the evaluation factors. LLLPRD appreciated the volunteer services of Kurtis Schroeder and Brian Cossette. Appreciation was expressed in communications with Dr. Mowry and the students.
Watercraft Inspection Daily Work Diary Summary for
Volunteers Volunteers Kurt Schroeder and Brian Cossette participated in the Clean Boats/Clean Waters program during the week of July 4, monitoring the Morris-Erickson boat landing 30 hours, working together and completing their UW Eau Claire Service-Learning requirements. They satisfactorily completed the daily work forms that are also recorded with the Clean Boats/Clean Waters Program. They inspected 98 watercrafts and contacted approximately 229 people. The most common type of watercraft inspected was used for fishing. The most common horsepower was more than 101. There was vegetation on three boats leaving Long Lake waters. Names of waterbodies used during the past 5 days included a variety of lakes and rivers in the area. Those recorded more than once were: Chain Lake, Lake Wissota, Lake Chetek, and the Chippewa River. AIS have been documented in some of these bodies of water. All respondents except one indicated awareness of the law. All respondents except two indicated preventative steps had been taken. A majority of respondents indicated prior knowledge of aquatic exotics was gained from newspapers and media. Volunteers Kurt Schroeder and Brian Cossette considered their volunteer experience worthwhile, that they were emphasizing the importance of preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species. As one of the students wrote “. . . we need to know the human behaviors as well as the species behaviors to fully protect these waters.” The students recognized that this community service activity was helping them to develop civic and social responsibility.
Report on the 2007 West Central Lakes Workshop West Central Lakes Workshop LLLPRD was well represented by Harlyn and Gail Misfledt, Jim Dahl, Diane Dahl, and Pat Andress. I noted that Tony Roder from Chippewa County Zoning Department and New Auburn High School students were present. New Auburn High School Lake Leaders were 2007 Wisconsin Lake Stewardship Award winners in the youth category. Buzz Sorge, DNR Lakes Coordinator for West Central Region presented Lower Long Lake’s experience with management planning based on people’s values. Amanda Kostner presented beginning implementation examples as the LLLPRD grant project coordinator. As a member of the workshop committee I gave the welcome and opening remarks. I chose to think of the challenges being considered at the workshop, the challenges of conservation and restoration with issues like water quality, land use, and aquatic invasive species. I thought Barbara Kingsolver, a modern writer, had something to say about approaches to these challenges. I quoted in part from Kingsolver. She would have us think about our daily work, not “... a great all-or nothing” ... approach to challenges. She would ask us to figure “... out what to do “that won’t clear a path for worse problems next week.... The daily work—that goes on, it adds up. ... Good things don’t get lost. I’ve decided: the very least you can do in your life is to figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope. Not admire it from a distance but live right in it, under its roof.” Paul McGinley, the first presenter, took us for a look at the first challenge, behind the shore, the watershed or the land that drains water to the lake. He discussed how land uses in watersheds affect water quality. Dennis Frame helped us to understand agriculture’s impact on surface waters. He explored the Discovery Farms Program. Understanding people as well as the resource was the emphasis in the Red Cedar River Basin discussion. Adams County Conservationist Chris Murphy explained lake management plans and the lake classification tool. A panel discussion followed before lunch. In the afternoon concurrent sessions had more specific information about lake organizations, controlling runoff and erosion, using phosphorus free lawn fertilizer, using native plants in landscaping, and aquatic invasive species prevention. DNR Water Team Leader, Robin McLennan was helpful as lake folks try to improve their efforts to engage folks in lake issues. And I was happy to end the day with John Haack. Meeting wild lake neighbors, frogs, was a convincing reason to make the water’s edge more wildlife friendly. For more information about presenters at this workshop and workshop evaluation results, contact the Wisconsin Association of Lakes (WAL).
29th Annual Wisconsin Lakes Convention The Annual Wisconsin Lakes Convention was April 26-28, 2007, KI Convention Center, Green Bay. Mark your calendars for the 30th Annual Wisconsin Lake Convention, April 16-18, 2008. “Agents of Change” was the theme. Presenters emphasized positive solutions for lake and lakeshore problems. Field trips, a silent auction, and Casino Night with “Funny Money” and a jazz band contributed to the event festivities. It was an opportunity to be in the company of people that are willing to dedicate much to assure that the future of our waters is a positive one. Peter Annin, former Newsweek correspondent, explored the connection between the Great Lakes and inland lakes. His new book, The Great Lakes Water Wars, has been called the definitive book on the Great Lakes water diversion controversy. And his presentation was enjoyed along with many other speakers and presenters at a lakes conference that received highly rated evaluations.
9th Annual Northwest Wisconsin Lakes Conference
The Annual Northwest Wisconsin Lakes Conference (NWLC) at Telemark Resort, Cable WI was designed for all who enjoy our public waters, providing new ideas and tools to protect and preserve the fragility of our lakes. The day, Friday, June 22, began with Bob Korth’s multi-media show about Wisconsin’s lakes. UW Extension Specialist, Bob Korth helps people learn more about lakes by writing and delivering educational materials. The day continued with a variety of presenters including Dr. Phil Moy from University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute reviewing invasive species introduction into the Great Lakes. The keynote speaker was Dr. Patty Loew from WHA-TV (PBS), Madison. She gave an insightful and historical perspective of Wisconsin’s treaty rights and the important role of natural resources for tribal nations. “Lake Friendly Living” was Lynn Markham’s topic that was very pertinent for LLLPRD and the present Pilot Project. She promoted 10 simple shoreland practices also found in the publication: “Protecting Your Waterfront Investment”.
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