Category Archives: Water Quality
Through the Looking Glass … Again.
A persistent misconception about aquatic plants is that they are “weeds”. With names like pondweed, pickerelweed and duckweed, it’s not hard to understand why this view persists. Yet, native aquatic plants are important for healthy lakes. Seventeen years ago a … Continue reading
Posted in Education and Outreach, Lake News, Lakes Partnership, Other, Water Quality
Tagged Aquatic Invasive Species, aquatic plants, Field guide to Aquatic Plants, Lakes, Phragmites, plant identification, Purple Loosestrife, Through the Looking Glass, UW extension lakes, Water Quality, Wisconsin Lakes Partnership
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Lake of the Month: Cedar Lake of Manitowoc County
Cedar Lake lies in the shadows of Lake Winnebago in the quiet town of Schleswig, Wisconsin. Although dwarfed by Lake Winnebago, at only 136 acres, it is the largest inland lake in Manitowoc County. Known for its clear waters and … Continue reading
A Powerful Ally for Those Who Enjoy Lakes.
Some of the most popular lakes in Wisconsin result from the impoundment of large rivers by hydroelectric dams and produce artificial lakes or flowages that can be hundreds to thousands of acres in extent. The management plans for these water … Continue reading
Posted in Citizen Lake Monitoring, Contain and Control Invasive Species, Invasive Species, Lake News, Monitoring, Other, Water Quality
Tagged AIS, Aquatic Invasive Species, Aquatic Invasive Species coordinator, artificial lake, Citizen Lake Monitoring, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, FERC, flowage, hydroelectric dam, impoundment, Lakes, Monitoring, Water Quality
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Half Moon Lake: A History
Half Moon Lake is an idyllic landmark in Polk County, Wisconsin. Situated just outside of Milltown, this 550-acre lake has been a home away from home for many Midwest vacationers since the early 1900s. Known for the lake’s clear waters … Continue reading
