The water quality of Chetek Lakes has degraded considerably since they were last studied in 1996. Because the cause of this deterioration is unknown, Barr recommends that a new study be undertaken to determine the cause of the deterioration. The cause could be the watershed, which includes cropland, or internal sources, such as phosphorous being released into the water column from sediment and phosphorus being released into the water column from decaying plants. However, the cause of the deterioration is at present unknown.

The Chetek Lakes Protection Association will complete a planning project to for a water quality improvement strategy. The project includes three meetings with DNR, Barron County, the City of Chetek, and the association. The meetings will define water quality improvement projects and roles and responsibilities for implementation. The primary deliverable is a report with a strategy, including tasks, roles/responsibilities, schedule, and costs, for completion of a water quality management and implementation plan for the lakes.

The Chetek Lakes Protection Association will complete a planning project to for a water quality improvement strategy. The project includes three meetings with DNR, Barron County, the City of Chetek, and the association. The meetings will define water quality improvement projects and roles and responsibilities for implementation. The primary deliverable is a report with a strategy, including tasks, roles/responsibilities, schedule, and costs, for completion of a water quality management and implementation plan for the lakes.

The Chetek Lakes Protection Association will complete a planning project to for a water quality improvement strategy. The project includes three meetings with DNR, Barron County, the City of Chetek, and the association. The meetings will define water quality improvement projects and roles and responsibilities for implementation. The primary deliverable is a report with a strategy, including tasks, roles/responsibilities, schedule, and costs, for completion of a water quality management and implementation plan for the lakes.

The Chetek Lakes Protection Association will complete a planning project to for a water quality improvement strategy. The project includes three meetings with DNR, Barron County, the City of Chetek, and the association. The meetings will define water quality improvement projects and roles and responsibilities for implementation. The primary deliverable is a report with a strategy, including tasks, roles/responsibilities, schedule, and costs, for completion of a water quality management and implementation plan for the lakes.

The Chetek Lakes Protection Association will complete a planning project to for a water quality improvement strategy. The project includes three meetings with DNR, Barron County, the City of Chetek, and the association. The meetings will define water quality improvement projects and roles and responsibilities for implementation. The primary deliverable is a report with a strategy, including tasks, roles/responsibilities, schedule, and costs, for completion of a water quality management and implementation plan for the lakes.