Lake Holcombe Improvement Association Inc.: Holcombe Ewm: Lake Holcombe Improvement Association proposes to contract with a certified applicator to treat approximately 17 acres of Lake Holcombe and Pine Lake as it enters Holcombe. Major project elements to include liquid herbacide (Weedar) injection.

Lake Holcombe Improvement Association Inc.: Holcombe Ewm: Lake Holcombe Improvement Association proposes to contract with a certified applicator to treat approximately 17 acres of Lake Holcombe and Pine Lake as it enters Holcombe. Major project elements to include liquid herbacide (Weedar) injection.

Lake Holcombe Improvement Association Inc.: Holcombe Ewm '09: The Lake Holcombe Improvement Association proposes to contract for chemical treatment to control Eurasian Watermilfoil investation in an approx. 10-acre area of Pine Lake, an off-shoot of the Holcombe Flowage in Chippewa County. Other major project elements include hand-pulling in selected areas and Clean Boats Clean Waters outreach, all to be conducted by association volunteers.

Friends Of Beaver Creek Reserve, Inc.: Regional Ais Specialist: The Friends of the Beaver Creek Reserve propose to establish a regional AIS outreach, monitoring and response function serving all lakes with public boat launches in Eau Claire, Chippewa, Dunn, Barron and Rusk counties over a three-year period. Major project elements to include: 1) Project coordination, 2) Field research, 3) Volunteer training and coordination. Project to be coordinated through the Citizen Science Center at the Beaver Creek Reserve, with significant additional funding through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

Friends Of Beaver Creek Reserve, Inc.: Regional Ais Specialist: The Friends of the Beaver Creek Reserve propose to establish a regional AIS outreach, monitoring and response function serving all lakes with public boat launches in Eau Claire, Chippewa, Dunn, Barron and Rusk counties over a three-year period. Major project elements to include: 1) Project coordination, 2) Field research, 3) Volunteer training and coordination. Project to be coordinated through the Citizen Science Center at the Beaver Creek Reserve, with significant additional funding through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

Lake Holcombe Improvement Association Inc.: Holcombe Ais Plan: The Lake Holcombe Improvement Association proposes to develop a lake management plan for Lake Holcombe in Chippewa County. Key project elements to include: 1) GPS lake survey and mapping, 2) Development of lake management plan, 3) Clean Boats, Clean Water activities, 4) Volunteer training, 5) Education and outreach events, 6) map, plan printing and distribution.

Friends Of Beaver Creek Reserve, Inc.: Regional Ais Specialist: The Friends of the Beaver Creek Reserve propose to establish a regional AIS outreach, monitoring and response function serving all lakes with public boat launches in Eau Claire, Chippewa, Dunn, Barron and Rusk counties over a three-year period. Major project elements to include: 1) Project coordination, 2) Field research, 3) Volunteer training and coordination. Project to be coordinated through the Citizen Science Center at the Beaver Creek Reserve, with significant additional funding through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Long I-Lids, Cbcw: The Long Lake P&RD proposes to purchase and install a remote image recording device (I-LIDs) at Morrison-Erickson County Park on Lower Long Lake in Chippewa County, and to conduct a three-year Clean Boats, Clean Waters (CBCW) campaign. Major project elements to include: 1) Acquisition and installation of I-LIDs unit, 2) CBCW outreach and inspections, 3) Water access inventory, 4) Informational materials, 5) Project administration, 6) Final report.

Friends Of Beaver Creek Reserve, Inc.: Regional Ais Specialist: The Friends of the Beaver Creek Reserve propose to establish a regional AIS outreach, monitoring and response function serving all lakes with public boat launches in Eau Claire, Chippewa, Dunn, Barron and Rusk counties over a three-year period. Major project elements to include: 1) Project coordination, 2) Field research, 3) Volunteer training and coordination. Project to be coordinated through the Citizen Science Center at the Beaver Creek Reserve, with significant additional funding through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

Golden Sands Rc&D: Weevil Rearing 2&3: Golden Sands RC&D proposes to continue it Milfoil Weevil Mass Rearing Study, building on past work on the Holcombe Flowage in Rusk and Chippewa Counties, and expanding its studies to Perch Lake Wissota in St. Croix County, and the Minong Flowage in Douglas and Washburn Counties. Major project elements to include: 1) Volunteer group training, 2) Weevil acquisition, rearing, and release 3) Sample collection and analysis, 4) development of a comprehensive biological control manual, and 5) Final report.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist 2017 Cbcw: Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2017 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on LOWER LONG LAKE.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist 2018 Cbcw: Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2018 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on LOWER LONG LAKE.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist 2019 Cbcw: Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2019 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on LOWER LONG LAKE (MORRIS ERIKSON PK).

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist 2020 Cbcw: Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2020 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on LOWER LONG LAKE (MORRIS ERIKSON PK).

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist 2017 Cbcw: Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2017 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on LOWER LONG LAKE.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist 2018 Cbcw: Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2018 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on LOWER LONG LAKE.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist 2019 Cbcw: Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2019 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on LOWER LONG LAKE (MORRIS ERIKSON PK).

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist 2020 Cbcw: Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2020 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on LOWER LONG LAKE (MORRIS ERIKSON PK).

Sand Lake Association, Inc.: Sand Lake Association 2017 Cbcw: Sand Lake Association, Inc. is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2017 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on SAND LAKE.

Sand Lake Association, Inc.: Sand Lake Association, Inc. 2018 Cbcw: Sand Lake Association, Inc. is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2018 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on SAND LAKE.

Sand Lake Association, Inc.: Sand Lake Association, Inc. 2019 Cbcw: Sand Lake Association, Inc. is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2019 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on SAND LAKE (SAND LAKE LANDING, N/A).

Sand Lake Association, Inc.: Sand Lake Association, Inc. 2020 Cbcw: Sand Lake Association, Inc. is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2020 at 4000 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on SAND LAKE (SAND LAKE LANDING).

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Axe Handle Easement: WWLT is seeking $200,000 in Lake Protection Grant funding to contribute to the cost of a conservation easement designed to protect a 48.55-acre parcel on Axe Handle Lake from development into rural residential housing (up to 31 lots possible under current Chippewa Co. shoreland zoning). The easement would permanently restrict future development to no more than two residential lots, require that all stormwater from development be infiltrated prior to reaching the lake, and require maintenance of a 100-foot forested vegetative buffer to protect the lake's water quality and natural scenic beauty. The owners of the property have offered to donate the remaining value of the easement (est. $575,000). No public access is provided via the easement other than one educational tour per year. Hunting allowed by owners permission.

Chippewa County: Acq-Bass Lakes/Tram Lake Acquisition-Galgano Property: Chippewa County will acquire 220 acres with frontage on Bass Lakes #1 and #2 and Tram Lake to protect the lake from residential development.

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Herde Lake Easement: West Wisconsin Land Trust seeks $158,000 to help fund acquisition of a conservation easement protecting 64.93 acres of property on Herde Lake in Chippewa County.

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Long Lake (Kelly) Easement: The West Wisconsin Land Trust proposes to purchase a conservation easement for Lake Protection purposes on an 11.28 acre parcel on Long Lake in Chippewa County. Main project elements include purchase price and associated acquisition costs.

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Long Lake (Mills) Easement: West Wisconsin Land Trust proposes to purchase a conservation easement on a 15 acre parcel with approximately 4,000 ft. of shoreline on Long Lake in Chippewa County. Easement reduces the number of developable lots from eight to two and requires maintenance of a 100 ft. natural and forested vegetative buffer aling the shoreline.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Res-Long Shore Restore 3: The Lower Long Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District proposes to promote adoption of its "community shoreland performance standards" by shoreland property owners on Long Lake in Chippewa County. Major project elements to include: 1) contracting with a shoreland specialist to: a) promote installation of vegetative buffers, rain gardens and other run-off protection practices, b) aid in planning for practice installation, c) promote long-term commitments to maintenance of practices; 2) seek bids for construction of practices; 3) bulk order native plants; 4) implement rain barrel loan and purchase program; 5) administer program, including cost shares with participants; 6) conduct training and outreach.

City Of Ladysmith: Res-Corbett Lake Aeration Project: The City of Ladysmith will conduct an improvement project on Corbett Lake, which lies within the corporate limits of the city. This project involves the installation of a system of bottom aerators in the lake. Bottom aerators would be installed at 11 locations in the eastern half of the lake basin. Compressors would be located within Falge Park, which is located along the northern shoreline of Corbett Lake. The park is owned and operated by the City of Ladysmith.

A special condition of this grant project is that the installation and operation of this aeration system must comply with all conditions of the water regulation permit issued by this department for the aeration system.

The City of Ladysmith shall notify the Department of Natural Resources upon completion of the installation of the aeration system.

Lower Long Lake Foundation, Inc.: Acq-Playter Parcel Purchase: The Lower Long Lake Foundation, Inc. has purchased the 59-acre Playter property on the northeastern shore of Long Lake in Chippewa County. Project involved bargain sale and up-front funding from Chippewa County's Stewardship fund -- funding that will be reimbursed with $50K of the grant award. The property includes 700 ft. of shoreline, and will be maintained for resource protection, lakeshore preservation, environmental education and scientific study.

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Long Lake Wayward Beaver Easement: West Wisconsin Land Trust seeks $200,000 to help fund acquisition of a conservation easement protecting 317 acres of the former Camp Chippewa Bay property on Lower Long Lake in Chippewa County.

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Herde Lake Easement: West Wisconsin Land Trust seeks $158,000 to help fund acquisition of a conservation easement protecting 64.93 acres of property on Herde Lake in Chippewa County.

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Long-Larrabee Easement: West Wisconson Land Trust seeks funding to assist with purchase of a conservation easement on 215 acres of the Steven Kristo property on Long and Larrabee Lakes in Chippewa County.

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Long Lake (Kelly) Easement: The West Wisconsin Land Trust proposes to purchase a conservation easement for Lake Protection purposes on an 11.28 acre parcel on Long Lake in Chippewa County. Main project elements include purchase price and associated acquisition costs.

Lake Holcombe Improvement Association Inc.: Lmi-Lake Holcombe Aquatic Ecosystem Assessment: The Lake Holcombe Improvement Association, Inc. will conduct investigations to examine water quality conditions, nutrient/seston fluxes, aquatic macrophyte populations and water quality impacts of hydropower operations in Lake Holcombe. The relative importance o various internal and external nutrient loadings will be evaluated in relation to water quality conditions and phytoplankton biomass in the main basin of the lake and in backwater areas. Dissolved oxygen and stratification patterns in the lake and in the tailwaters in relation to discharged regimes will be evaluated. Variations in dissolved oxygen conditions, water residence time, and the exchange of nutrients/seston will be examined in selected backwaters in relation to dam operations. A bathymetric map will be developed for the lake to facilitate water quality modelling and drawdown impacts. A comprehensive aquatic macrophyte assessment will also be conducted.

Town Of Hallie: Acq-Town Of Hallie Acquistion On Lake Hallie: The Town of Hallie proposes to purchase approximately 22 acres of land on the north end of Lake Hallie. The parcel is currently owned by American Materials Corporation, and is threatened with development. The parcel is an environmentally sensitive area, a major feature of the land is a wetland spring area. This area is a major cold-water source for the lake and provides a unique riparian buffer for several hundred feet of shoreline. The area also provides an extensive area of riparian wildlife habitat.

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Larrabee (Munger) Easement: West Wisconsin Land Trust requests $200,000 to purchase a conservation easement on a 24-acre parcel owned by the Munger family on Larrabee Lake in Chippewa County.

Lower Long Lake Foundation, Inc.: Acq-Playter Parcel Purchase: The Lower Long Lake Foundation, Inc. has purchased the 59-acre Playter property on the northeastern shore of Long Lake in Chippewa County. Project involved bargain sale and up-front funding from Chippewa County's Stewardship fund -- funding that will be reimbursed with $50K of the grant award. The property includes 700 ft. of shoreline, and will be maintained for resource protection, lakeshore preservation, environmental education and scientific study.

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Long Lake Wayward Beaver Easement: West Wisconsin Land Trust seeks $200,000 to help fund acquisition of a conservation easement protecting 317 acres of the former Camp Chippewa Bay property on Lower Long Lake in Chippewa County.

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Herde Lake Easement: West Wisconsin Land Trust seeks $158,000 to help fund acquisition of a conservation easement protecting 64.93 acres of property on Herde Lake in Chippewa County.

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Long-Larrabee Easement: West Wisconson Land Trust seeks funding to assist with purchase of a conservation easement on 215 acres of the Steven Kristo property on Long and Larrabee Lakes in Chippewa County.

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Long Lake (Kelly) Easement: The West Wisconsin Land Trust proposes to purchase a conservation easement for Lake Protection purposes on an 11.28 acre parcel on Long Lake in Chippewa County. Main project elements include purchase price and associated acquisition costs.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Res-Long Shore Restore 3: The Lower Long Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District proposes to promote adoption of its "community shoreland performance standards" by shoreland property owners on Long Lake in Chippewa County. Major project elements to include: 1) contracting with a shoreland specialist to: a) promote installation of vegetative buffers, rain gardens and other run-off protection practices, b) aid in planning for practice installation, c) promote long-term commitments to maintenance of practices; 2) seek bids for construction of practices; 3) bulk order native plants; 4) implement rain barrel loan and purchase program; 5) administer program, including cost shares with participants; 6) conduct training and outreach.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Res-Long Shore Restore 3: The Lower Long Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District proposes to promote adoption of its "community shoreland performance standards" by shoreland property owners on Long Lake in Chippewa County. Major project elements to include: 1) contracting with a shoreland specialist to: a) promote installation of vegetative buffers, rain gardens and other run-off protection practices, b) aid in planning for practice installation, c) promote long-term commitments to maintenance of practices; 2) seek bids for construction of practices; 3) bulk order native plants; 4) implement rain barrel loan and purchase program; 5) administer program, including cost shares with participants; 6) conduct training and outreach.

Sand Lake Association, Inc.: Hlr - Healthy Lakes & Rivers 2023: Partnering with property owners, Sand Lake Association is sponsoring a grant to implement best practices from Wisconsin\2019s 2019 Healthy Lakes & Rivers Action Plan. Best practices, including fish sticks, 350 sq. ft. native plantings, diversions, rock infiltration, and/or rain gardens, will be designed and installed according to program fact sheets, technical guidance and the grant application.
All funded best practices require contracts that must remain in place for 10 years and include the minimum operation and maintenance requirements described in the special conditions at the end of this agreement. If the landowner is the grant sponsor this Lake Protection Grant Agreement serves as the contract. If the best practice(s) will be implemented on land other than the sponsor\2019s, a contract between the sponsor and landowner describing the 10-year contract period, minimum operation and maintenance details, and data to be collected is required. The Department may perform site inspections and/or monitoring to ensure project success.
Deliverables include: a project summary including data requirements, pre/post photographs, and confirmation of completed design work and landowner contracts. A Healthy Lakes & Rivers Example Report is available to assist you.
Special conditions: Project management and technical assistance cash costs cannot exceed 10% of the state share of the grant award; this does not include implementation labor. Water regulation and/or county zoning permits must be issued before construction. Projects required for regulatory compliance purposes, including shoreland mitigation projects, are not eligible for reimbursement. The Healthy Lakes & Rivers logo should be used for promotion and publicity and DNR recognized as a funding source.
The grantee may request a one-time cost amendment and a one-time time extension. The grantee must notify the department if they wish to add or subtract practices to the scope of this grant agreement

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Taylor-Snake Easement: West Wisconsin Land Trust seeks funding toward the purchase of a conservation easement on two parcels with frontage on Herde Lake: One (126 acres) sharing frontage on Taylor Lake, and another (155 acres) with frontage on Snake and several unnamed, wild lakes.

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Herde Iii, Triple Lakes Easements: WWLT is seeking $200,000 in Lake Protection funding to contribute to the cost of two conservation easements: one secured on a 30-acre parcel on Herde Lake, and the other on a 740-acre parcel that includes frontage on, or entirely encompasses, 14 lakes including the Triple Lakes, and Henneman, Logger, Chick, Calkins North and Taylor lakes in Chippewa County. The Herde Lake easement allows no development on the property (which had been subdivided to accommodate 11 condominium lots) and requires maintenance of a 100 ft. forested vegetative shoreline buffer strip to protect the lake's water quality and natural scenic beauty. The Triple Lakes easement extinguishes a condominium plat approval allowing for development of up to 181 lakefront lots allowing, instead, development of 13 residential lots and requiring maintenance of 75' (min.) vegetative buffer strips on all lake shorelines.

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Herde Lake Easement: West Wisconsin Land Trust seeks $158,000 to help fund acquisition of a conservation easement protecting 64.93 acres of property on Herde Lake in Chippewa County.

Chippewa County: Lco-Shoreland Ordinance Rev.: Chippewa County proposes to amend or create a shoreland zoning ordinance that complies with the requirements of NR 115, Wisconsin Administrative Code (as revised effective February 1, 2010) and retain existing regulations that exceed the water resource protections of NR 115 or are specific or unique to local needs.

Project deliverables include: 1. Copies of any fact sheets or handouts created for public hearings. 2. A summary of the comments received at public hearings. 3. A certified copy of the County Board-approved updated shoreland ordinance or ordinance language (if integrated into other codes). 4. Any GIS maps of the shoreland zone or shoreland condition surveys related to the project.

Specific conditions for this Project: 1. The WDNR will be provided electronic and hard copies of all data and or reports or surveys generated as a result of this project.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Long Shoreland Restoration: The Lower Long Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District proposes to plan for establishment of community based performance standards that riparians may adopt to minimize nutrient flow into Lower Long Lake in Chippewa County. Major project elements to include 1) Planning and installation of two shoreland buffers and rain gardens, 2) Documentation of costs associated with these BMPs, 3) Contracting for site evaluations and development of site restoration plans, 4) Workshops and materials for riparians, 5) final report.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Long Shore Restore 2: The Lower Long Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District proposes to follow up on its shoreland restoration demonstration project by developing a package of incentives to promote establishment of shoreland buffers and installation of management practices to enhance habitat and water quality on Long Lake in Chippewa County.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Long Lake-Watershed Assessment: Primary Goal will be to repeat and update the watershed use study of 1984 to determine the nature of changes in the watershed as well as to look at the watershed area using newer technologies that have become available, especially satellite imaging. A secondary goal will be to analyze oxygen data that has been collected over the last 20 years. These data suggests anoxic conditions are progressively getting worse, a finding which would have serious implications for lake water quality and for which some prevention or treatment options to be considered.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Long Shoreland Restoration: The Lower Long Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District proposes to plan for establishment of community based performance standards that riparians may adopt to minimize nutrient flow into Lower Long Lake in Chippewa County. Major project elements to include 1) Planning and installation of two shoreland buffers and rain gardens, 2) Documentation of costs associated with these BMPs, 3) Contracting for site evaluations and development of site restoration plans, 4) Workshops and materials for riparians, 5) final report.

Friends Of Beaver Creek Reserve, Inc.: Holcombe Drawdown Recovery: The Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve propose to survey aquatic plant growth in Lake Holcombe, in Chippewa County, to see if elimination of regular winter drawdowns has contributed to increased aquatic plant health and diversity. Major project elements to include: 1) Aquatic plant sampling, 2) GIS map development, 3) Data evaluation, 4) Final report.

Island Chain Of Lakes Mgnt Dist: Island Chain O Lakes Water Quality Monitoring & Analysis: 1) Conduct water quality monitoring as specified in the application. 2) Collect and analyze 5 inflow samples as described in the application.3) Conduct a synoptic bacterial survey as specified in the application. 4) Summarize water quality information and evaluate lake's trophic status.5) Develop technical report analyzing water quality and trophic status, and develop non-technical report summarizing information for the public.6) Disseminate information to the public through newsletter mailings, public meetings, and summary and entire report mailings.

Island Chain Of Lakes Mgnt Dist: Island/Chain/Mccann/Clear Lakes Water Quality Monitoring: Monitor water quality in Clear and McCann Lakes in late summer. Collect fecal coliform samples from selected shoreline areas in late summer. DNR will receive copies of the final report. Information will be disseminated to the public by newsletter andpublic meetings.

Friends Of Beaver Creek Reserve, Inc.: Holcombe Drawdown Recovery: The Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve propose to survey aquatic plant growth in Lake Holcombe, in Chippewa County, to see if elimination of regular winter drawdowns has contributed to increased aquatic plant health and diversity. Major project elements to include: 1) Aquatic plant sampling, 2) GIS map development, 3) Data evaluation, 4) Final report.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Long Lake-Watershed Assessment: Primary Goal will be to repeat and update the watershed use study of 1984 to determine the nature of changes in the watershed as well as to look at the watershed area using newer technologies that have become available, especially satellite imaging. A secondary goal will be to analyze oxygen data that has been collected over the last 20 years. These data suggests anoxic conditions are progressively getting worse, a finding which would have serious implications for lake water quality and for which some prevention or treatment options to be considered.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Long Shoreland Restoration: The Lower Long Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District proposes to plan for establishment of community based performance standards that riparians may adopt to minimize nutrient flow into Lower Long Lake in Chippewa County. Major project elements to include 1) Planning and installation of two shoreland buffers and rain gardens, 2) Documentation of costs associated with these BMPs, 3) Contracting for site evaluations and development of site restoration plans, 4) Workshops and materials for riparians, 5) final report.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Long Shore Restore 2: The Lower Long Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District proposes to follow up on its shoreland restoration demonstration project by developing a package of incentives to promote establishment of shoreland buffers and installation of management practices to enhance habitat and water quality on Long Lake in Chippewa County.

Rusk County Land Conservation Department: Potato Lake - Lake & Watershed Water Quality Study: Rusk County (and the Potato Lake Association, Inc.) proposes to conduct a lake and watershed water quality study and an evaluation of nutrient loadings to Potato Lake in Rusk County. Project activities would include; compiling watershed land use, soils info, historical and sociological info, acreage, and P loading estimates, disseminating project information via newsletters and association meetings, tabulating and evaluating water quality analyses results, estimating erosion from various watershed land uses, inventorying and assessing loadings from barnyards and streambanks, surveying lake aquatic plants, and compiling a final report.

Specific deliverables for this grant project will include:
? A final report compiling all information collected during the project activities listed above.

The Department of Natural Resources will be provided with both a paper copy 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.

Round Lake Protection Association, Inc.: Round Lake Watershed Assessment, Chippewa Co.: Round Lake has experienced a burst of development in the past 5 years ( 8 homes ranging in size from 1200 to 5200 sq. feet, with most toward the larger size- those 8 homes have been constructed on lots that average less than 100 feet of shoreline). This development, in conjunction with consideration of DNR data identifying Round Lake as both a phosphorous and aquatic sensitive lake, has prompted the Association to desire to move in the direction of attempting to secure currently undeveloped land and have placed in a protected status. This project will provide the Association with data currently unavailable to establish a priority of available land parcels most critical to maintaining water and aquatic quality.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Long Shoreland Restoration: The Lower Long Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District proposes to plan for establishment of community based performance standards that riparians may adopt to minimize nutrient flow into Lower Long Lake in Chippewa County. Major project elements to include 1) Planning and installation of two shoreland buffers and rain gardens, 2) Documentation of costs associated with these BMPs, 3) Contracting for site evaluations and development of site restoration plans, 4) Workshops and materials for riparians, 5) final report.

Lake Holcombe Improvement Association Inc.: Hammit Bay Algae: The Lake Holcombe Improvement Association proposes to hire a consulting firm to design and document proposed installation of a culvert to increase water flow between Hammet Bay and Lake Holcombe, thus reducing potential growth of Blue Green Algae. Major project elements to include: 1) Consulting Services, 2) Final Report.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Long Lake Shoreland Restoration/Demo: Students, park users, district property owners and the public will learn more about native shoreland landscaping that will : attract hummingbirds, butterflies and birds; enhance natural beauty of the shoreland; provide wildlife habitat; stabilize the soil; protect the lake.

One objective is for district property owners to protect existing native shoreland and to restore shoreland.

Another objective is to promote good stewardship through education.

The DNR will be provided with both a paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report. Information will be disseminated to the public as described in the grant application.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Long Lake Trail Map/Brochure: This project is based on the DNR Sensitive Area Study. Selected areas impact the ecosystem of Long Lake and have potential for educational purposes.

The sensitive areas are fragile sites that need protection to insure water quality and protection for fish and wildlife habitat. It is important for property owners and others to understand and appreciate the sensitive area designations and implications for LLPRD management decisions.

The goal is to produce a Long Lake Water Trail Map/Brochure based on the DNR Study. A comprehensive guide would be useful for learning about the sensitive areas. Objectives also include understanding recommendations for practices in the designated areas.

The DNR will be provided with both a paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report. Information will be disseminated to the public as described in the grant application.

Lake Holcombe Improvement Association Inc.: Hammit Bay Algae: The Lake Holcombe Improvement Association proposes to hire a consulting firm to design and document proposed installation of a culvert to increase water flow between Hammet Bay and Lake Holcombe, thus reducing potential growth of Blue Green Algae. Major project elements to include: 1) Consulting Services, 2) Final Report.

Lake Holcombe Improvement Association Inc.: Hammit Bay Algae: The Lake Holcombe Improvement Association proposes to hire a consulting firm to design and document proposed installation of a culvert to increase water flow between Hammet Bay and Lake Holcombe, thus reducing potential growth of Blue Green Algae. Major project elements to include: 1) Consulting Services, 2) Final Report.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Long Lake Shoreland Restoration/Demo: Students, park users, district property owners and the public will learn more about native shoreland landscaping that will : attract hummingbirds, butterflies and birds; enhance natural beauty of the shoreland; provide wildlife habitat; stabilize the soil; protect the lake.

One objective is for district property owners to protect existing native shoreland and to restore shoreland.

Another objective is to promote good stewardship through education.

The DNR will be provided with both a paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report. Information will be disseminated to the public as described in the grant application.

Lower Long Lake Prot & Rehab Dist: Long Lake Trail Map/Brochure: This project is based on the DNR Sensitive Area Study. Selected areas impact the ecosystem of Long Lake and have potential for educational purposes.

The sensitive areas are fragile sites that need protection to insure water quality and protection for fish and wildlife habitat. It is important for property owners and others to understand and appreciate the sensitive area designations and implications for LLPRD management decisions.

The goal is to produce a Long Lake Water Trail Map/Brochure based on the DNR Study. A comprehensive guide would be useful for learning about the sensitive areas. Objectives also include understanding recommendations for practices in the designated areas.

The DNR will be provided with both a paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report. Information will be disseminated to the public as described in the grant application.