Ecological concerns dealing with the quality of Carstens Lake in southeast Manitowoc County have been of great concern over the past fifteen to twenty years. Over this period of time, tests and studies of various aspects have been conducted in an effort to improve Carstens Lake. Correcting and then maintaining the Carstens Lake ecosystem for the future, however, will need to be approached through proper land use practices in the watershed. This approach will include awareness of in-going and out-going streams, tile systems, septic systems, agricultural practices in the watershed, and any other human activities which could adversely affect Carstens Lake. A lake plan is a valuable tool which will be helpful in achieving the goal of improving Carsten's Lake. It can be used to focus on courses of action and to evaluate the effectiveness of taken action.

Manitowoc County proposes to conduct the following lake management planning activities on Carstens and Weyers Lakes: 1) Form a Lake Association. 2) Prepare a study design to determine nutrient problems in the lake. 3) Prepare a GIS layer of the watershed and sample sites. 4) Study the lakes water chemistry and compare to previous studies. 5) Prepare a final report summarizing the project's results. The Department of Natural Resources will be provided with a paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report. Information about the project results will be disseminated to the public by public meeting.

Manitowoc County proposes to conduct the following lake management planning activities on Carstens and Weyers Lakes: 1) Form a Lake Association. 2) Prepare a study design to determine nutrient problems in the lake. 3) Prepare a GIS layer of the watershed and sample sites. 4) Study the lakes water chemistry and compare to previous studies. 5) Prepare a final report summarizing the project's results. The Department of Natural Resources will be provided with a paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report. Information about the project results will be disseminated to the public by public meeting.

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