The goal of the Lake Management Planning project is to develop a regional framework for cooperation to restore and protect the health of the Winnebago Lakes. This includes facilitating communication among stakeholders (such as residents and lake users) and multiple agencies to advance regional efforts that address topics such as: water quality, habitat, recreation, and aquatic invasive species among others. This monthly article provides a summary of project progress as we work to complete the lake management plan (LMP) and move toward implementation of management and project recommendations.
If you have any questions or would like to provide input on the project, please contact Korin Doering, Winnebago Waterways Program Coordinator, at (920) 851-0948 or korin@fwwa.org.
Working drafts for sections of the Winnebago Waterways Lake Management Plan are now available for public review and comment: CLICK HERE
Lake Management Planning Progress:
Sections with completed drafts ready for public review:
- The MAIN LMP document
- Shoreline Management report
- Habitat Management report
- Water Level Management report
- Water Quality report
- Aquatic Plant Management strategy
- Aquatic Invasive Species strategy
- Recreation report
Working drafts for sections of the Winnebago Waterways Lake Management Plan are now available for public review and comment: CLICK HERE
Watershed Management
We continue to draft individual HUC12 watershed reports for each of the 32 HUC12s in the project area as part of the Nine Key Element plans that will be included in the lake management plan.
Other Updates:
Water Level Management
We are actively looking to fill empty seats on the WWLAT. Top priority is to recruit people who can represent the boating community and shoreline property owners in the four lakes, downstream of the Menasha Dam and in the Upper Fox and Wolf Rivers. If you or someone you know would be interested in representing shoreline property owners and/or the boating community in discussions about water level management in Lake Winnebago, please contact Korin Doering at (920) 851-0948 or korin@fwwa.org.
WWLAT webpage: CLICK HERE
Water Quality
We are actively recruiting volunteers for our 2020 water quality monitoring program. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Korin Doering at (920) 851-0948 or korin@fwwa.org.
Recreation
We are recrtuiting for the Recreation Focus Group. The 3-hour meeting will likely be held in early April. If you are interested in participating, please contact Korin Doering at (920) 851-0948 or korin@fwwa.org.
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Project Outreach and Engagement
Are you interested in having us present to your group about lake management planning efforts in the Winnebago System? Contact us at korin@fwwa.org.
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Winnebago Waterways Steering Committee
For updates about the Winnebago Waterways Steering Committee including meeting agendas and notes, CLICK HERE.
Winnebago Waterways Executive Committee
The next Winnebago Waterways Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for February 26th, 2020 at 1:30pm in Fond du Lac.
CLICK HERE for the meeting agenda.
Questions? Contact Korin Doering, Winnebago Waterways Program Coordinator, at (920) 851-0948 or korin@fwwa.org.
Winnebago Waterways is a Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance program. The Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is an independent nonprofit organization that identifies and advocates effective policies and actions that protect, restore, and sustain water resources in the Fox-Wolf River Basin.
Follow the Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance’s Winnebago Waterways Program on our Facebook pageor @WinnWaterways on Twitter! You can also sign-up for email updates at WinnebagoWaterways.org.
