Agents of Change: Public Involvement
Working Effectively with County
Government
Saturday
10:10-11:00am
In this
session we will discuss "who's who in county government" as
it relates to lake protection and rehabilitation.
After a quick look at what some counties have done to
benefit lakes, we will discuss citizen
involvement in county deliberations and how citizens can
benefit lake protection by their participation in county
decision processes.
Presenter: Earl Cook, Wisconsin Association of Lakes
The Nature of Things: The Wild Side of Lakes
Lurking by the Lake: Carnivorous
Plants!
Saturday
10:10-11:00am
Many people are surprised to discover
that Wisconsin is home to more than a dozen species of
carnivorous plants. These botanical curiosities trap
animals, then digest and absorb nitrogen compounds to
satisfy their nutrient requirements. Learn about their
captivating adaptations, habitats and specific trap
mechanisms. From pitfalls to suction traps, come witness
video footage of these amazing flesh-eaters in action!
Presenter: Tom Eddy, Green Lake School
District
Dollars and Sense: Understanding Lake Economics and Water
Law
The Ever-Changing Neighbor: Boom and
Bane of Short-Term Lake Rentals
Saturday
10:10-11:00am
Short term lake rentals are becoming
increasingly common. Web-based brokerages are flourishing,
and property owners are viewing short-term rentals as a
means to raise funds needed to pay an ever growing property
tax bill. What should a homeowner do if the neighbor’s home
begins to be occupied by a different party every other
weekend? How can short-term renters be informed of the norms
and regulations for the lake they are visiting? In this
session we will bring together the legal, social, political,
and practical perspectives on the issue of short-term
rentals. more
information
Presenter:
Eric Olson, UW-Extension/UW-Stevens Point Center for Land Use
Education
The Ups and Downs of Lake Management: Understanding Lake
Levels
Lake Levels Got You Down? Find the
Positives and Reap the Benefits
Saturday
10:10-11:00am
Some lakes have
seen very low levels recently, raising questions about how
healthy changing water levels are for lakes. In natural
lakes, water levels can fluctuate from a few inches to
several feet. Many plants and animals have evolved around
this phenomenon and actually depend on these fluctuations,
especially periods of low water. We’ll explore how low lake
levels are not always bad for lakes. In fact, managers
sometimes simulate drought conditions on impoundments to
reap the benefits of low levels. Hear real life examples
from Wisconsin of how some lake levels have been managed and
learn the outcomes.
Presenters:
Scott Provost and Mark Sesing,
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Lake
Organizations: Improving their Effectiveness
Catalysts for
Conservation: Lake Groups and the Connection to Land
Conservation
Saturday
10:10-11:00am
Experienced, capable land trust organizations cover most, if not
all, of the state’s lake-rich areas – over fifty of them now
exist statewide. Some lake organizations and lakefront property
owners have successfully partnered with land trusts to
accomplish shared land and lake protection goals, but the
potential is far greater. Learn about land trusts and how they
can help lake organizations and lakefront property owners
protect land and thereby protect water quality and lake
ecosystems too. The presentation will wrap up with a brief
explanation of the multi-partner Wild Lakes Program and
information on how you and your lake organization can help
achieve the goal of protecting the wild lakes that still remain
in Wisconsin.
Presenters:
Chris Goebel, Glacial Lakes Conservancy
and John Gozdzialski, Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources
Framing the Story:
Aquatic Invasive Species
Utilizing Hydro Acoustics to Evaluate
the Effect of Herbicide Applications for Control of Eurasian
Watermilfoil
Saturday
10:10-11:00am
Advanced methodologies are needed to
rapidly and efficiently evaluate aquatic plant communities.
Coupled with targeted physical sampling, the use of hydro
acoustics has been proven effective as an assessment tool to
accurately monitor post-treatment effects of herbicide
applications on submersed aquatic plants (specifically
Eurasian Watermilfoil). Learn how hydro acoustic methods
have been used to evaluate pre- and post-treated
southeastern Wisconsin lakes infested with Eurasian
Watermilfoil.
Presenter: Bruce Sabol, Army Corps of
Engineers
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