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Lakes: Reflections of the Landscape A lake reflects the land around it— its watershed. The health of our waters and the way we care for our lakes is also a reflection of our values. This event will provide you with tools you can use to affect positive change in your lake community! Join lake people, local officials, and others who care about our waters for this workshop Friday August 10 at the Chippewa Valley Technical College (Clairemont Campus in Eau Claire).
Workshop Sponsors
8:30 – 9:00 AM Registration. View lake-related educational displays, network with other lakes folks, and enjoy morning refreshments. 9:00 – 9:10 Welcome and Opening Remarks. 9:10 – 9:45 Looking Behind the Shore: Watersheds and Lakes A lake reflects the land around it. The watershed-- or land that drains water to the lake -- is important both for water and for water quality. Paul will examine different watersheds and discuss how land uses in watersheds affect water quality. We’ll also learn about watershed management strategies and tools used to meet water quality goals. 9:50 – 10:25 Understanding Agriculture’s Impact Through
the Discovery Farms Program This program conducts research on working Wisconsin farms to determine what practices are producing both positive and/or negative impacts on our state’s surface waters, and then works with producers to implement effective land conservation practices that are compatible with profitable agriculture. Their real-world applications include sociological and economic perspectives. Learn about what works, what doesn’t. 10:25 – 10:45 Refreshment break. 10:45 – 11:10 Water Quality Improvement Project in the Red Cedar
River Basin: Understanding People, as well as the Resource Lakes Tainter and Menomin are at the receiving end of the 2,000 square mile Red Cedar River Basin. Due to large phosphorus and sediment loads from the basin's watershed, impoundments such as Tainter Lake and Lake Menomin experience severe algae blooms and poor water clarity in the summer. Learn more about an innovative water quality improvement project that applies both watershed science and social change principles to encourage watershed residents to make positive changes that will improve water resource health. 11:10 – 11:45 Adams County Lakes Planning Program Adams County has collected lake data to create lake management plans and set water quality goals for all the county’s lakes. Plans address lake concerns such as watersheds and water quality, aquatic species, shoreland management, and recreational activities. A combination of lakes grants (classification, planning and protection) are used to create lake management plans and fund implementation activities. This innovative approach uses the lake classification tool to link lake-specific plans and lake and watershed management projects for all of Adams County’s lakes. 11:45 – 12:00 Panel discussion. 12:00 – 1:00 Luncheon 1:00 – 1:45 Choose 1 of 3 concurrent sessions 1 A. Reflecting People’s Values in Lake
Plan Goals: an example from Lower Long Lake in Chippewa County Creating a common vision that meets the needs of lake residents, the surrounding community, and lake visitors while still protecting the lake can be a challenge for any lake organization. Learn how Lower Long Lake’s plan incorporated people’s values in their lake management goals. Efforts to understand Long Lake’s community and their values led to lake management goals that matched their vision to protect water quality, healthy fish and wildlife populations, natural scenic beauty, and diverse recreational opportunities. 1 B. Healthy Lawns, Healthy Lakes: Initiatives
to Phase Out Unnecessary Phosphorus in Lawn Fertilizer Using phosphorus free lawn fertilizer is a simple way everyone can contribute to better water quality. Phasing out phosphorus in lawn fertilizer is one step to help address Wisconsin’s number one water quality problem, polluted runoff. Many counties and local groups have been working to pass resolutions in support of a statewide phosphorus lawn fertilizer ban. Wisconsin Association of Lakes and partners are working on a legislative proposal to phase out unnecessary phosphorus lawn fertilizer. This session will provide an update on the status of statewide and local phosphorus fertilizer phase out initiatives. We’ll also discuss simple steps you can take to maintain a healthy lawn and yard, while still protecting water quality. 1 C. Reflections on Effective Lake Management
The Lewis family has owned a home on Lake Nancy in Washburn County for 100 years. Sam will relate some stories about his family history and involvement with the Lake Nancy Association. The Nancy Association has doubled in size and number of members in the last few years. The group has fought Eurasian water milfoil, possibly detrimental zoning actions and started an aquatic invasive species management program. This session will also focus on tips for running an effective association and the role that deep personal involvement with and love for your lake plays in the success of the association. There will be time for your stories and tips too! 1:55 – 2:40 Choose 1 of 2 concurrent sessions 2 A. Tips for Controlling Runoff and Erosion on
Your Waterfront Property This session will offer tips on how to improve infiltration of runoff water and control erosion on your waterfront property. Successful examples of practical— and beautiful projects will help you install rain gardens, restore shoreland buffers, and more. Cheryl will offer advice on site planning, design, choosing appropriate native plants, installation, and maintenance. 2 B. Framing the Message: Engaging People in Lake
Management Lake management is a scientific endeavor. Yet, the people who live on the shorelines and those who use lakes for recreation usually aren’t scientists, nor are the local government officials who control the budgets used to fund many local management activities. This communication conundrum often inhibits a meaningful dialogue. This presentation will explore how to communicate in a way that reflects community and individual values to frame the issues and concepts of lake management in a manner that engages the public in vital lake management decisions. 2:40 – 2:55 Refreshment Break 3:00 - 3:45 Choose 1 of 2 concurrent sessions 3 A. Regional Coordination for Aquatic Invasive
Species Prevention A new coordinator position in the Chippewa Valley region brings resources, support, and strategic direction for aquatic invasive species prevention and control work in this lake-rich area. Learn more about the benefits of regional coordination and the role you can play to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. 3 B Sharing Shallows and Near-Shore Areas with
Wildlife We are all drawn to the water’s edge. These areas are also vital places for wildlife. As many as 90% of all the living things found in our lakes and streams spend all or part of their life cycles along the shallow margins and shores. Explore the many things we can do to improve fish and wildlife habitat on waterfront properties. Plus, meet some of your wild lake neighbors— frogs! John will have on hand some of the frog species that are common to Wisconsin’s shorelands. Join us Friday, August 10, 2007, 8:30 am - 3:45 pm at the Chippewa Valley Technical College, Clairemont Campus in Eau Claire! Educational exhibits will open at 8:30 AM and the program concludes at 3:45 PM. The registration fee is $30, which includes refreshments, luncheon, and workshop materials. Chippewa Valley Technical College, Clairemont Campus Parking Please park in Lot P-3 (see parking map). There is a pedestrian bridge to safely cross W. Clairemont Ave. from this parking area. Handicapped accessible parking areas are available in Lots P-1 and P-11. Parking map for Clairemont Campus Business Education Center: Parking
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