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Lake Wausau Association Originally formed May 24, 1988 Active in eradicating purple loosestrife Met objectives and went dormant a decade ago Reorganized February 2011 because of citizen concerns of the water quality Our


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Lake Wausau Association

  • Originally formed May 24, 1988

– Active in eradicating purple loosestrife – Met objectives and went dormant a decade ago

  • Reorganized February 2011 because of citizen

concerns of the water quality

  • Our main purpose includes protecting,

maintaining, and enhancing recreational and economic values of Lake Wausau and its surroundings

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Lake Wausau Association

  • Governed by a Nine (9) Member Board of

Directors

– Bill Goetz, President – Nathan Birchler, Vice President – Kathy Beatty, Secretary – Theresa Graveen, Treasurer – Russ Graveen, Director – Rick Parkin, Director – Holly Kohl, Director – Dave Dalum, Director – Jim Nauta, Director

  • Membership - 96 Households from the four (4)

surrounding municipal communities

  • 501(c)(3) Organization
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Lake Wausau Problems

  • Aesthetic Appeal

– Weed & algae infested bays (bad odor) – Visually unappealing

  • McCleary Bridge – 14,600 vehicles cross daily (2010)
  • Public Health Issues / Concerns

– Bacteria

  • Blue green algae reported
  • Property values

– Current condition creates less appealing properties

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Lake Wausau

  • Area including

islands = 2011 acres

  • Area excluding

islands = 1787 acres

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Radtke Point - 2010

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Radtke Point - 2010

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Initial Step to Solving the Problems

  • Complete a comprehensive lake

evaluation:

– Lake Map – Aquatic Plant Management – Hydraulics – Water Quality / Fisheries Habitat

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LAKE MAP

  • Available Community Resource

– Business Bureaus – Access Points (boat launches, etc.) – Navigation

  • Digitally Created

– Layer sampling for future studies – Tool for tracking and monitoring

  • DNR Estimated Cost = $12,000
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AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT

  • Identification of Plant and Algae Species
  • Baseline Data
  • DNR Estimated Costs = $20,000
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HYDRAULICS

  • Dye Study to Determine Water Flows

– Water movement – How long is it stagnant

  • DNR Estimated Costs = $50,000
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WATER- QUALITY \ FISHERIES HABITAT

  • Phosphorus Study
  • Spawning Areas & Habitat
  • DNR Estimated Costs = $18,000
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Long-Term Community Benefits

  • Improved aesthetics
  • Increased boat launch fees
  • Increased tourism opportunities
  • Increased spending to local businesses
  • Increased property values
  • Improved recreation
  • Improved fish habitat
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What We Need…

  • Financial support from the local municipalities
  • DNR estimated total comprehensive evaluation

costs are $100,000

  • DNR Funds 67% through grants and Community

Funds 33%

– Association can contribute $8,000 – Seeking community funds of $25,000 – Grant application deadline is February 1, 2012

  • Need letters of funding commitments by the grant

application deadline

  • Municipality contribution allocations to be determined
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We hope you see the importance and the value of this project as we do, and have interest in participating… Thank You for Time, Interest, and Support!!