BUFFALO LAKE PROTECTION & REHAB DISTRICT: Buffalo Lake District
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Purpose

The goal of this project is to protect, restore and expand the lotus beds on Buffalo Lake. The lotus beds are important to Buffalo because they can effectively block invasive plant colonization, hold sediment in place, clarify the water, provide excellent fish habitat, increase eco-tourism and provide a valuable aesthetic beauty. Project activities include: 1) Inform public of the existence of sensitive habitat areas; 2) Install informational signs at boat launches and informational buoys around the lotus beds; 3) Lotus re-seeding Project deliverables include: 1) Pictures of signs and buoys on the lake; 2) map of current lotus beds and areas of re-seeding.

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Lakes Grant
Small Scale Lake Planning
SPL-323-14
2013
Complete
 
Reports and Documents
Buffalo Lake Lake Management Grant Application
 
Activities & Recommendations
Grant Awarded
The goal of this project is to protect, restore and expand the lotus beds on Buffalo Lake. The lotus beds are important to Buffalo because they can effectively block invasive plant colonization, hold sediment in place, clarify the water, provide excellent fish habitat, increase eco-tourism and provide a valuable aesthetic beauty. Project activities include: 1) Inform public of the existence of sensitive habitat areas; 2) Install informational signs at boat launches and informational buoys around the lotus beds; 3) Lotus re-seeding.
Natural Areas Protection
protect, restore and expand the lotus beds
Habitat Restoration - Lake
protect, restore and expand the lotus beds
 
Watershed
Buffalo and Puckaway Lakes
 
Waters
Fox River
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