UPPER TURTLE LAKE ASSOCIATION: Upper Turtle Lake Management Plan Project

Purpose

The Upper Turtle Lake Association will conduct a comprehensive study of Upper Turtle Lake and its' watershed in Barron County. Activities involved in this study include; a watershed soil analysis and runoff sampling, a shoreline septic leachate survey, a shoreline habitat survey, a wildlife survey, lake water quality monitoring, a macrophyte survey, lake resident survey, watershed land use analysis and nutrient budget modeling, development of an information and education program, and the preparation of a comprehensive Lake Management Plan for Upper Turtle Lake. Specific deliverables for this project include copies of the final comprehensive plan and project report including survey results, and the non-technical summary report in newsletter format. The Department of Natural Resources will be provided with both a paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report. The project results will be disseminated to the public by newsletter(s), public meeting(s), and local newspaper articles.

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Lakes Grant
Large Scale Lake Planning
LPL-802-02
2002
Complete
 
Reports and Documents
The objectives of this study were to characterize existing lake conditions and to make recommendations to protect and improve the lake environment where feasible.
 
Activities & Recommendations
Grant Awarded
The Upper Turtle Lake Association will conduct a comprehensive study of Upper Turtle Lake and its' watershed in Barron County. Activities involved in this study include; a watershed soil analysis and runoff sampling, a shoreline septic leachate survey, a shoreline habitat survey, a wildlife survey, lake water quality monitoring, a macrophyte survey, lake resident survey, watershed land use analysis and nutrient budget modeling, development of an information and education program, and the preparation of a comprehensive Lake Management Plan for Upper Turtle Lake. Specific deliverables for this project include copies of the final comprehensive plan and project report including survey results, and the non-technical summary report in newsletter format.
Comprehensive Planning Studies
Watershed Mapping or Assessment
Lakes Planning Grant
Runoff Evaluation
Aquatic Plant Monitoring or Survey
Conduct Survey of Residents
Nutrient Budget Development
Water Quality Modeling
Information and Education
Lake Management Plan Development
Develop/Distribute Newsletter
Informational Meetings
Issue News/Media Release
 
Watershed
 
Waters