Blue Hills Charter School Beetle Release June 28, 2023

“It was a beautiful, calm morning with only a few sprinkles and we got it done!” said Jenny from the Blue Hills Charter School.

The Blue Hills Charter School students planted the rootstock and Dave Blumer and teacher Jenny Landes added beetles to the plants we raised. Ms. Miller, Mr. Lorentz, Jenny, and the Discover Wisconsin summer school class released the beetles in the bogs on both sides of the Narrows between Red Cedar and Hemlock lakes.

Floating Bogs between Red Cedar and Hemlock lakes

The RCLA Board is aware of the bog issue down in the narrows between Red Cedar and Hemlock.  Due to the ice out on Red Cedar and high water we had this spring, pieces from the main two bogs broke away and floated onto homeowner’s property, causing challenges with docks and boat lifts.   We have been in contact with the DNR and homeowners several times over the last few months and wanted to provide the public with additional information.  Lake bogs are unregulated by the DNR “and are the responsibility of the homeowners to either move or remove them from the lake”.  After several discussions with the DNR, they have agreed that as long as the bogs are moving (not stationary and attached to bottom of lake), they can be MOVED OR REMOVED WITHOUT A PERMIT.  If you are going to move a bog, the recommendation by the DNR is to attach them to your shoreline or to a main bog securely so they will not continue to move.  We have had similar bog issues in the past come to the RCLA Board.  The Board’s position is to adhere to the DNR policies and recommendations and, in this case, that bogs are the responsibility of the homeowners to move or remove as previously stated by the DNR policy above.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Greetings RCLA Members,

We are seeking volunteers to Join Our Team on the RCLA Board. The following positions are currently open: Shoreline & Island Restoration. You can find the job descriptions under the RESOURCE tab on our website. If you are interested in learning more or would like to co-chair one of these positions with someone you know, please let us know.

Please email rclacommunication@gmail.com if you’re interested in one of these positions or if you have questions regarding the role.

Thank you!

25th Annual Northwest Wisconsin Lakes Conference

Spooner High School |  Friday, June 23rd | 9AM - 3:45PM

 

LEARN  |  NETWORK  |  ADVOCATE

 

LEARN: Choose from different presentation streams to learn more about topics that interest you.

  • Presentations on lake basics, limnology, fisheries, aquatic invasive species, treaty rights, wild rice, climate change, and more.

  • Keynote speaker Christian Cold, retired WDNR Wildlife Educator and one of the state’s most knowledgeable wildlife experts, will inspire attendees to look beyond the shore to adopt and share a sustainable conservation ethic with others.

 

 

NETWORK & ADVOCATE: Network with other lake stewards, presenters, and exhibitors. Share ideas and best practices for how you can make a difference and encourage others to do the same.

 

EVENT DETAILS

  • Online or mail-in registration opens on May 1, 2023. 

  • The registration fee is $45 for adults and $10 for students. 

  • Your registration includes a continental breakfast and lunch.

  • Registration deadline is June 16, 2023.

 

To register, view the agenda, get venue details, or contact organizers for more information, visit https://nwwislakesconference.org.  

 

We hope to see you there!

 

NW Wisconsin Lakes Conference Planning Committee

Tree & Wildflower Sale

Tree and Wildflower Sale-The Washburn County Land and Water Department still has pine and spruce trees and also native wildflower collections for sale.

See the attached form for more information. Spread the word!