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Case Studies
Winter Aquatic Plant Growth
Pewaukee Lake is the largest of the ninety-one lakes located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It is a premier lake for Musky, Walleye, Northern Pike, and Largemouth bass. It supports a diverse plant community which is dominated by Eurasian watermilfoil.
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Illinois Phragmities Overgrowth
Phragmites, the Common Reed, is a large perennial grass that is found on every continent except Antarctica. This colonial plant is capable of forming large stands or colonies arising from one or a few seeds or plant pieces. These colonies form along the margins of streams and in marshes and ditches. Eradication of Phragmites is not likely once it successfully invades an area, but with proper control methods and annual maintenance, native plant populations can be reestablished, wildlife and wetland habitat improved, and recreational opportunities restored.
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Northern Lakes are Losing Their Ice Cover
Changes in ice cover can drive negative changes in fish populations and the health of aquatic vegetation (not to mention patterns of algal bloom) as well as undesirable shifts in water chemistry and nutrient content.
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Resources
What is a Lake Vegetation Management Plan?
A Lake Vegetation Management Plan (LVMP) of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) may authorize a variance from the provisions of an Aquatic Plant Management (APM) permit under certain circumstances to control invasive species, protect or improve aquatic resources, provide riparian access, and enhance recreational use on public waters.
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Realistic Goals to Control Curly-Leaf Pondweed
In the past, many lake managers thought that early treatment of curly-leaf pondweed might lead to better water quality and improved native plant populations. However, recent research has proven that large scale treatments in lakes with high nutrients levels did not produce water quality benefits or increase native plant populations.
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Water Management Associations
Nebraska Lakes Association
The Nebraska Lakes Association is an organization dedicated to addressing the issues private lake associations manage. From boating concerns to environmental issues, the Association has a wealth of information to share with private lake residents and Lake Associations.
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Minnesota Waters
Minnesota Waters is a statewide organization dedicated to protecting and improving the health of our state’s lakes and rivers, by engaging and empowering citizens, agencies and policymakers. Minnesota Waters provides the training, connections and support to empower citizens to take action to save our lakes and rivers.
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