LIPSETT LAKE ASSOCIATION: Lake Education Program for Lipsett Lake

Purpose

The Lipsett Lake Association will conduct an informational and educational project to inform lake users, association members, and the general public about lake protection and lake management issues. The project will consist of the following efforts: 1) Installation of a large colored sign at the public access warning of aquatic invasive species and detailing inspection methods, etc., 2) Utilizing association volunteers to monitor the boat landing during heavy usage periods and dispensing AIS prevention information and materials. 3) Initiate a program to provide soil testing to lake watershed landowners and dispense phosphorus limiting information. 4) Initiate a program to issue $-off coupons to lake watershed landowners to encourage the usage of low or zero phosphorus fertilizers. 5) Conduct a workshop for lakeshore owners on the benefits of shoreline protection and\005Cor restoration, and 6) Conduct lake in-flow and out-flow measurements. Specific deliverables for this project include a written summary report detailing all project activities and including copies of I & E materials prepared and/or utilized for distribution. The Department of Natural Resources will be provided with both a paper 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
Small Scale Lake Planning
SPL-129-07
2007
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Grant Awarded
The Lipsett Lake Association will conduct an informational and educational project to inform lake users, association members, and the general public about lake protection and lake management issues. The project will consist of the following efforts: 1) Installation of a large colored sign at the public access warning of aquatic invasive species and detailing inspection methods, etc., 2) Utilizing association volunteers to monitor the boat landing during heavy usage periods and dispensing AIS prevention information and materials. 3) Initiate a program to provide soil testing to lake watershed landowners and dispense phosphorus limiting information. 4) Initiate a program to issue $-off coupons to lake watershed landowners to encourage the usage of low or zero phosphorus fertilizers. 5) Conduct a workshop for lakeshore owners on the benefits of shoreline protection and\005Cor restoration, and 6) Conduct lake in-flow and out-flow measurements.
Grant Awarded
The Lipsett Lake Association will conduct an informational and educational project to inform lake users, association members, and the general public about lake protection and lake management issues. The project will consist of the following efforts: 1) Installation of a large colored sign at the public access warning of aquatic invasive species and detailing inspection methods, etc., 2) Utilizing association volunteers to monitor the boat landing during heavy usage periods and dispensing AIS prevention information and materials. 3) Initiate a program to provide soil testing to lake watershed landowners and dispense phosphorus limiting information. 4) Initiate a program to issue $-off coupons to lake watershed landowners to encourage the usage of low or zero phosphorus fertilizers. 5) Conduct a workshop for lakeshore owners on the benefits of shoreline protection and\005Cor restoration, and 6) Conduct lake in-flow and out-flow measurements.
Information and Education
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Habitat Restoration - Shoreland
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Waters