The approval letter for the LMP of Little Hills Lake in Waushara County.

An approval letter for the APM of Big Silver Lake in Waushara County.

Approval of Comprehensive Lake Management Plan

The approval letter for the LMP at Fish Lake in Waushara County.

The approval letter for the LMP at Huron Lake in Waushara County.

A letter directed to: Department of Natural Resources, the Director of Waushara Zoning and land Conservation, along with the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. Expressing concerns regarding "Comments and Recommendations Regarding the Waushara County Comprehensive lake Planning Process."

The approval letter for the LMP at Curtis Lake in Waushara County.

The approval letter for the LMP at Gilbert Lake in Waushara County.

The approval letter for the LMP at John's Lake in Waushara County.

Ted Johnson Approval Letter

The approval letter for the LMP at Little Silver Lake in Waushara County.

The purpose of this plan is to provide a framework for the protection and improvement of Big Hills Lake. Implementing the content within this lake management plan (LMP) will enable citizens and other supporters to achieve the visions for Big Hills Lake now and in the years to come. It is a dynamic document that identifies goals and action items for the purpose of maintaining, protecting and/or creating desired conditions in a lake and identifies steps to correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts. Because many entities are involved in lake and land management, it can be challenging to navigate the roles, partnerships and resources that are available; the planning process and content of this plan have been designed to identify where some key assistance exists. The actions identified in this LMP can serve as a gateway for obtaining grant funding and other resources to help implement activities outlined in the plan.

The purpose of this plan is to provide a framework for the protection and improvement of Gilbert Lake. Implementing the content of this lake management plan (LMP) will enable citizens and other supporters to achieve the vision for Gilbert Lake now and in the years to come. The plan was developed by community members who learned about the lake and identified features important to the Gilbert Lake community to help guide the fate of the lake. It is a dynamic document that identifies goals and action items for the purpose of maintaining, protecting and/or creating desired conditions in a lake and identifies steps to correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts. Because many entities are involved in lake and land management, it can be challenging to navigate the roles, partnerships and resources that are available; the planning process and content of this plan have been designed to identify where some key assistance exists. The actions identified in this LMP can serve as a gateway for obtaining grant funding and other resources to help implement activities outlined in the plan.

The purpose of this plan is to provide a framework for the protection and improvement of Curtis Lake. Implementing the content of this lake management plan (LMP) will enable citizens and other supporters to achieve the vision for Curtis Lake now and in the years to come. The plan was developed by community members who learned about the lake and identified features important to the Curtis Lake community to help guide the fate of the lake. It is a dynamic document that identifies goals and action items for the purpose of maintaining, protecting and/or creating desired conditions in a lake and identifies steps to correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts. Because many entities are involved in lake and land management, it can be challenging to navigate the roles, partnerships and resources that are available; the planning process and content of this plan have been designed to identify where some key assistance exists. The actions identified in this LMP can serve as a gateway for obtaining grant funding and other resources to help implement activities outlined in the plan.

The following goals, objectives, and associated actions were derived from the values and concerns of citizens and members of the Lake Huron Management Planning Committee, and the known science about Lake Huron, its ecosystem and the landscape within its watershed. Implementing and regularly updating the goals and actions in the Lake Huron Management Plan will ensure that the vision is supported and that changes or new challenges are incorporated into the plan. A management plan is a living document that changes over time to meet the current needs, challenges and desires of the lake and its community. The goals, objectives and actions listed in this plan should be reviewed annually and updated with any necessary changes.

This lake management plan (LMP) and the process used to create and update it allow the community to guide the health of its lake. It is a dynamic document that identifies goals and action items for the purpose of maintaining, protecting and/or creating desired conditions in a lake over the next 20 years. It will provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts by identifying which issues have been addressed and how successful previous efforts were. Each plan is unique, dependent upon the conditions of the lake, its watershed, and the interests of the stakeholders involved. The actions identified in a LMP can serve as a gateway for obtaining resources, including grant funding, to help implement activities outlined in the plan. Because many entities are involved in lake and land management, it can be challenging to navigate the roles, partnerships, and the resources that are available. From the beginning of this plan’s development, efforts have been made to identify where key assistance exists and identify opportunities for ensuring that the lake’s ecological, aesthetic, and recreational opportunities are plentiful into the future.

The purpose of this plan is to provide a framework for the protection and improvement of Beans Lake. Implementing the content of this LMP will enable citizens and other supporters to achieve the vision for Beans Lake now and in the years to come. The plan was developed by community members who learned about the lake and identified features important to the Beans Lake community to help guide the fate of the lake. It is a dynamic document that identifies goals and action items for the purpose of maintaining, protecting and/or creating desired conditions in a lake and identifies steps to correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts. Because many entities are involved in lake and land management, it can be challenging to navigate the roles, partnerships and resources that are available; the planning process and content of this plan have been designed to identify where some key assistance exists. The actions identified in this LMP can serve as a gateway for obtaining grant funding and other resources to help implement activities outlined in the plan.

The approval letter for the LMP at Deer Lake in Waushara County.

The objective of this plan is to provide a framework for the protection and improvement of Fish Lake. Implementing the content of this LMP will enable citizens and other supporters to achieve the vision for Fish Lake now and in the years to come. The plan was developed by community members who learned about the lake and identified features important to the Fish Lake community to help guide the fate of the lake. It is a dynamic document that identifies goals and action items for the purpose of maintaining, protecting and/or creating desired conditions in a lake and identifies steps to correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts. Because many entities are involved in lake and land management, it can be challenging to navigate the roles, partnerships and resources that are available; the planning process and content of this plan have been designed to identify where some key assistance exists. The actions identified in this LMP can serve as a gateway for obtaining grant funding and other resources to help implement activities outlined in the plan.

This lake management plan (LMP) and the process used to create and update it allow the community to guide the health of its lake. It is a dynamic document that identifies goals and action items for the purpose of maintaining, protecting and/or creating desired conditions in a lake over the next 20 years. It will provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts by identifying which issues have been addressed and how successful previous efforts were. Each plan is unique, dependent upon the conditions of the lake, its watershed, and the interests of the stakeholders involved. The actions identified in a LMP can serve as a gateway for obtaining resources, including grant funding, to help implement activities outlined in the plan. Because many entities are involved in lake and land management, it can be challenging to navigate the roles, partnerships, and the resources that are available. From the beginning of this plan’s development, efforts have been made to identify where key assistance exists and identify opportunities for ensuring that the lake’s ecological, aesthetic, and recreational opportunities are plentiful into the future.

This lake management plan and the process used to create and update it allow the community to guide the health of its lake. It is a dynamic document that identifies goals and action items for the purpose of maintaining, protecting and/or creating desired conditions in the lake over the next 20 years. It will provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts by identifying which issues have been addressed and how successful previous efforts were. Each plan is unique, dependent upon the conditions of the lake, its watershed, and the interests of the stakeholders involved. The actions identified in a lake management plan can serve as a gateway for obtaining resources, including grant funding, to help implement activities outlined in the plan. Because many entities are involved in lake and land management, it can be challenging to navigate the roles, partnerships, and the resources that are available. From the beginning of this plan’s development, efforts have been made to identify where key assistance exists and identify opportunities for ensuring that the lake’s ecological, aesthetic, and recreational opportunities are plentiful into the future.

The purpose of this plan is to provide a framework for the protection and improvement of the lake. Implementing the content of this lake management plan (LMP) will enable citizens and other supporters to achieve the vision for Alpine Lake now and in the years to come. The plan was developed by community members who learned about the lake and identified features important to the Alpine Lake community to help guide the fate of the lake. It is a dynamic document that identifies goals and action items for the purpose of maintaining, protecting and/or creating desired conditions in a lake and identifies steps to correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts. Because many entities are involved in lake and land management, it can be challenging to navigate the roles, partnerships and resources that are available; the planning process and content of this plan have been designed to identify where some key assistance exists. The actions identified in this LMP can serve as a gateway for obtaining grant funding and other resources to help implement activities outlined in the plan.

The purpose of this plan is to provide a framework for the protection and improvement of Johns Lake. Implementing the content of this LMP will enable citizens and other supporters to achieve the vision for Johns Lake now and in the years to come. It is a dynamic document that identifies goals and action items for the purpose of maintaining, protecting and/or creating desired conditions in the lake and identifies steps to correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts. Because many entities are involved in lake and land management, it can be challenging to navigate the roles, partnerships and resources that are available. The planning process and content of this plan have been designed to identify where some key assistance exists. The actions identified in this LMP can serve as a gateway for obtaining grant funding and other resources to help implement activities outlined in the plan.

The purpose of this plan is to provide a framework for the protection and improvement of Kusel Lake. Implementing the content of this lake management plan (LMP) will enable citizens and other supporters to achieve the vision for Kusel Lake now and in the years to come. The plan was developed by community members who learned about the lake and identified features important to the Kusel Lake community to help guide the fate of the lake. It is a dynamic document that identifies goals and action items for the purpose of maintaining, protecting and/or creating desired conditions in a lake and identifies steps to correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts. Because many entities are involved in lake and land management, it can be challenging to navigate the roles, partnerships and resources that are available; the planning process and content of this plan have been designed to identify where some key assistance exists. The actions identified in this LMP can serve as a gateway for obtaining grant funding and other resources to help implement activities outlined in the plan.

This lake management plan (LMP) and the process used to create and update it allow the community to guide the health of its lake. It is a dynamic document that identifies goals and action items for the purpose of maintaining, protecting and/or creating desired conditions in the lake over the next 20 years. It will provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts by identifying which issues have been addressed and how successful previous efforts were. Each plan is unique, dependent upon the conditions of the lake, its watershed, and the interests of the stakeholders involved. The actions identified in a LMP can serve as a gateway for obtaining resources, including grant funding, to help implement activities outlined in the plan. Because many entities are involved in lake and land management, it can be challenging to navigate the roles, partnerships, and the resources that are available. From the beginning of this plan’s development, efforts have been made to identify where key assistance exists and identify opportunities for ensuring that the lake’s ecological, aesthetic, and recreational opportunities are plentiful into the future.

The purpose of this plan is to provide a framework for the protection and improvement of Little Hills Lake. Implementing the content of this lake management plan (LMP) will enable citizens and other supporters to achieve the vision for Little Hills Lake now and in the years to come. The plan was developed by community members who learned about the lake and identified features important to the Little Hills Lake community to help guide the fate of the lake. It is a dynamic document that identifies goals and action items for the purpose of maintaining, protecting and/or creating desired conditions in a lake and identifies steps to correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts. Because many entities are involved in lake and land management, it can be challenging to navigate the roles, partnerships and resources that are available; the planning process and content of this plan have been designed to identify where some key assistance exists. The actions identified in this LMP can serve as a gateway for obtaining grant funding and other resources to help implement activities outlined in the plan.

The approval letter for the LMP at Bughs Lake in Waushara County.

Waushara County is continuing their county-wide study of 33 lakes. All the field work has been completed and phase 3 involves lake management plan development and distribution of information/data gathered The following work activities will be completed in Grant 3: 1. Lake management plan development 2. Public Meetings for each lake a. Introduction meeting b. Information and planning meetings (3 meetings) c. Public presentation meeting 5. Review of existing regulatory framework a. In particular, zoning regulations and comprehensive plans will be examined 6. Targeted messaging for riparian landowners in Waushara County 7. Waushara County Lake Fair participation a. Highlight things being done by lake groups to keep the county lakes in good shape. B. Update current efforts and the status of Phase I & II of the lakes classification project.

Waushara County is continuing their county-wide study of 33 lakes. All the field work has been completed and phase 3 involves lake management plan development and distribution of information/data gathered The following work activities will be completed in Grant 3: 1. Lake management plan development 2. Public Meetings for each lake (3 meetings) 5. Review of existing regulatory framework. In particular, zoning regulations and comprehensive plans will be examined 6. Targeted messaging for riparian landowners in Waushara County 7. Waushara County Lake Fair participation

All the field work on 33 lakes has been completed. This phase of the grant (phase 3) involves lake management plan development.