Lakes Grant
Lake Protection Grant
LPT53317
2017
Complete
Photos of fish cribs, native plantings, permeable pathway
Summary of activities including native plantings and fish cribs
This comprehensive lake management plan establishes strategic direction for the management of Bass Lake. The St. Croix County Community Development Department initiated the project. Staff from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and St. Croix County provided guidance for plan development. The advisory committee used results of a water quality model, social science assessment, and additional background information to update goals, objectives, and actions from the 2009 Bass Lake Management Plan.
Appendices for the Bass Lake Management Plan that includes public survey results, past lake studies, etc.
Grant Awarded
Bass Lake Management District is sponsoring a Lake Management Planning Implementation project aimed at reducing phosphorus loads and protecting and improving diverse aquatic life through shoreland restoration projects and BMP installations.
Project activities include: Conduct site analysis and design for storm water runoff management, fisheries, and shoreland restoration practices. Provide technical assistance to develop designs and how-to information (DIY and/or landscapers). Establish and install BMP at demonstration sites. Promote installation of shoreland best management practices using demonstration sites as examples. Install 40 fish cribs.
Lake Management Plan Implementation
Bass Lake Management District is sponsoring a Lake Management Planning Implementation project aimed at reducing phosphorus loads and protecting and improving diverse aquatic life through shoreland restoration projects and BMP installations.