Website listing all lake summary reports, LMPs, studies, and contact information as part of the Marathon County Eastern Lakes project.

Newletter about the Easter Lakes project that includes information on invasive species, shoreland restorations, and events coming up within the county.

Map of the Mayflower Lake District Area using an air photo from April 2015.

Map of the Big Bass Lake District Area using an air photo from April 2015.

Newsletter to Marathon County residents about the Easter Lakes project that includes information about shoreland restoration, PI surveys, and updated county ordinances.

Marathon County Conservation, Planning, and Zoning Department (CPZ) is pleased to announce that on April 1st the DNR awarded Marathon County $100,000 through a Lake Protection Grant! This grant will further the efforts of the Eastern Lakes Program and will help continue and enhance the lakes program. CPZ is very excited about continuing lake protection efforts and working with people interested in protecting and preserving the Eastern Lakes.

Fall is in full force and the Eastern Lakes Project is entering a new phase: Lake Plan Implementation. Now that the Lake Management Plans are complete, Marathon County Conservation, Planning and Zoning (CPZ) can look at each individual lake and prioritize the goals and actions for implementation. Marathon County CPZ is currently engaging local lake stewards and gathering data so that assistance can be provided as needed. Community engagement will be a crucial element during the implementation phase of the Eastern Lakes Project.

Over the past few months Marathon County Conservation, Planning and Zoning (CPZ) staff has been hosting lake discussions for our eastern lakes residents. During these discussions the attendees and CPZ staff conversed about the future of the Eastern Marathon Lakes Program and the how to implement the goals within the Lake Management Plans.

Lake Management Plan for Lilly Lake created in 2015 by the Center for Watershed Science and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This lake management plan (LMP) and its planning process allow the community to guide the fate of its lake. The LMP is a dynamic document that identifies the steps needed to maintain, protect and/or create desired conditions in the lake ecosystem into the future. These steps can correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts by identifying which issues have been addressed and a way to measure success.

Lake Management Plan for Wadley Lake created in 2015 by the Center for Watershed Science and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This lake management plan (LMP) and its planning process allow the community to guide the fate of its lake. The LMP is a dynamic document that identifies the steps needed to maintain, protect and/or create desired conditions in the lake ecosystem into the future. These steps can correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts by identifying which issues have been addressed and a way to measure success.

Lake Management Plan for Mud Lake created in 2015 by the Center for Watershed Science and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This lake management plan (LMP) and its planning process allow the community to guide the fate of its lake. The LMP is a dynamic document that identifies the steps needed to maintain, protect and/or create desired conditions in the lake ecosystem into the future. These steps can correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts by identifying which issues have been addressed and a way to measure success.

Lake Management Plan for Pike and Rice Lakes created in 2015 by the Center for Watershed Science and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This lake management plan (LMP) and its planning process allow the community to guide the fate of its lake. The LMP is a dynamic document that identifies the steps needed to maintain, protect and/or create desired conditions in the lake ecosystem into the future. These steps can correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts by identifying which issues have been addressed and a way to measure success.

Lake Management Plan for Norrie Lake created in 2015 by the Center for Watershed Science and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This lake management plan (LMP) and its planning process allow the community to guide the fate of its lake. The LMP is a dynamic document that identifies the steps needed to maintain, protect and/or create desired conditions in the lake ecosystem into the future. These steps can correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts by identifying which issues have been addressed and a way to measure success.

Lake Management Plan for Lost Lake created in 2015 by the Center for Watershed Science and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This lake management plan (LMP) and its planning process allow the community to guide the fate of its lake. The LMP is a dynamic document that identifies the steps needed to maintain, protect and/or create desired conditions in the lake ecosystem into the future. These steps can correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts by identifying which issues have been addressed and a way to measure success.

Lake Management Plan for Bass Lake created in 2015 by the Center for Watershed Science and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This lake management plan (LMP) and its planning process allow the community to guide the fate of its lake. The LMP is a dynamic document that identifies the steps needed to maintain, protect and/or create desired conditions in the lake ecosystem into the future. These steps can correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts by identifying which issues have been addressed and a way to measure success.

Lake Management Plan for Mission Lake created in 2015 by the Center for Watershed Science and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This lake management plan (LMP) and its planning process allow the community to guide the fate of its lake. The LMP is a dynamic document that identifies the steps needed to maintain, protect and/or create desired conditions in the lake ecosystem into the future. These steps can correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts by identifying which issues have been addressed and a way to measure success.

Lake Management Plan for Big Bass Lake created in 2014 by the Center for Watershed Science and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This lake management plan (LMP) and its planning process allow the community to guide the fate of its lake. The LMP is a dynamic document that identifies the steps needed to maintain, protect and/or create desired conditions in the lake ecosystem into the future. These steps can correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts by identifying which issues have been addressed and a way to measure success.

This report goes through the data collected during the 2010-2012 sampling period. It is a more in depth report of the water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results. The report ends with conclusions and recommendations regarding Wadley Lake.

This report goes through the data collected during the 2010-2012 sampling period. It is a more in depth report of the water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results. The report ends with conclusions and recommendations regarding Pike Lake.

This report goes through the data collected during the 2010-2012 sampling period. It is a more in depth report of the water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results. The report ends with conclusions and recommendations regarding Norrie Lake.

This report goes through the data collected during the 2010-2012 sampling period. It is a more in depth report of the water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results. The report ends with conclusions and recommendations regarding Mission Lake.

This report goes through the data collected during the 2010-2012 sampling period. It is a more in depth report of the water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results. The report ends with conclusions and recommendations regarding Mayflower Lake.

This report goes through the data collected during the 2010-2012 sampling period. It is a more in depth report of the water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results. The report ends with conclusions and recommendations regarding Lost Lake.

This report goes through the data collected during the 2010-2012 sampling period. It is a more in depth report of the water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results. The report ends with conclusions and recommendations regarding Mud Lake.

This report goes through the data collected during the 2010-2012 sampling period. It is a more in depth report of the water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results. The report ends with conclusions and recommendations regarding Lilly Lake.

This report goes through the data collected during the 2010-2012 sampling period. It is a more in depth report of the water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results. The report ends with conclusions and recommendations regarding Big Bass Lake.

This report goes through the data collected during the 2010-2012 sampling period. It is a more in depth report of the water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results. The report ends with conclusions and recommendations regarding Bass Lake.

This report goes through the data collected during the 2010-2012 sampling period. It is a more in depth report of the water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results. The report ends with conclusions and recommendations regarding Rice Lake.

Lake Management Plan for Mayflower Lake created in 2014 by the Center for Watershed Science and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This lake management plan (LMP) and its planning process allow the community to guide the fate of its lake. The LMP is a dynamic document that identifies the steps needed to maintain, protect and/or create desired conditions in the lake ecosystem into the future. These steps can correct past problems, improve on current conditions, and provide guidance for future boards, lake users, and technical experts by identifying which issues have been addressed and a way to measure success.

The third newsletter about the Marathon County Eastern Lakes classification project. This is the final year of the lake classification study. Last fall, we rolled out social and scientific results of some of the parameters being studied. If you missed those meetings, that information can be viewed on the Marathon County website. The final reports for all lakes in the study will be complete by December 31 of this year.

This report summarizes data collected during the 2010-2012 lake study. Includes water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results.

This report summarizes data collected during the 2010-2012 lake study. Includes water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results.

This report summarizes data collected during the 2010-2012 lake study. Includes water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results.

This report summarizes data collected during the 2010-2012 lake study. Includes water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results.

This report summarizes data collected during the 2010-2012 lake study. Includes water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results.

This report summarizes data collected during the 2010-2012 lake study. Includes water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results.

This report summarizes data collected during the 2010-2012 lake study. Includes water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results.

This report summarizes data collected during the 2010-2012 lake study. Includes water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results.

This report summarizes data collected during the 2010-2012 lake study. Includes water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results.

This report summarizes data collected during the 2010-2012 lake study. Includes water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results.

This report summarizes data collected during the 2010-2012 lake study. Includes water quality measurements, sediment core analysis, groundwater and surface watershed information, shoreland conditions, bathymetric map, fishery information, and PI survey results.

The second newsletter about the Marathon County Eastern Lakes classification project.

The Eastern Lakes Project will assess eastern Marathon County lakes to plan for lake management and protection. The purpose of the project is to preserve the uniqueness of the area, support recreational activities, protect water quality, and balance development. The project is a partnership of citizens, eastern Marathon County communities, Marathon County government, and the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.

Marathon County proposes to continue toward completion of Phase 1 of its efforts to evaluate and classify 11 lakes in Eastern Marathon County. Major project elements to include: 1) water quality sampling and analysis, 2) fisheries and aquatic species analysis, 3) habitat, shoreland and paleolimnological surveys, 4) cultural surveys and outreach, 5) build-out assessent and modelling.

Marathon County proposes to continue toward completion of Phase 1 of its efforts to evaluate and classify 11 lakes in Eastern Marathon County. Major project elements to include: 1) water quality sampling and analysis, 2) fisheries and aquatic species analysis, 3) habitat, shoreland and paleolimnological surveys, 4) cultural surveys and outreach, 5) build-out assessent and modelling.

Shoreland Monitoring, Assessment or Inventory

Marathon County proposes to continue toward completion of Phase 1 of its efforts to evaluate and classify 11 lakes in Eastern Marathon County. Major project elements to include: 1) water quality sampling and analysis, 2) fisheries and aquatic species analysis, 3) habitat, shoreland and paleolimnological surveys, 4) cultural surveys and outreach, 5) build-out assessment and modeling.