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Whenever your boat is approached
by an authorized patrol boat you
should ...
- reduce the boat speed to
"slow-no-wake" - yield the right of way to the
patrol boat.
when requrested to by a law
enforcement officer.
These officers are charged with the
responsibility of providing safety
afloat. Law violators can expect
enforcement action and
conscientious boaters will find
these officers helpful protectors of
their recreation.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL
BOATERS TO BECOME FAMILIAR
WITH THE BOATING LAWS FOR
THEIR OWN SAFETY AS WELL AS
THAT OF OTHERS.
Click on the above link to review the
Wisconsin Boating Regulations ...
pamhlets are available from the
Sheriff's Water Patrol, the DNR or at
Mort's Marina.
| LAKE WAPOGASSET BEAR TRAP ASSOCIATION ... working for you |
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Law Enforcement ... "To aid those in distress in our waters and to assure that requirements of laws are obeyed". |
QUESTION: Can lake residents pay to have weeds sprayed ANSWER: NO !!! ... any spraying is illegal! |
| Garfield Township: burning ordinance not only requires a permit for all open burning, but ALSO makes it illegal to have open fires within thirty-five feet of any named lake, fires wash into our waters causing more phosphorus to enter our lakes and rivers. |
BOAT SAFETY ONLINE
| test your boat safety knowledge |
2015 Term:
President:
Joe Ziglinski
612-804-3552
1st Vice President:
Mike Seidl
715-268-4930
2nd Vice President:
Mark Jacobson
Secretary:
Beth Holmgren
715-268-6310
Treasurer:
Pat Seidl
715-268-4930
Neighborhood
Watch:
Gerald Tessman -
268-6570
President:
Joe Ziglinski
612-804-3552
1st Vice President:
Mike Seidl
715-268-4930
2nd Vice President:
Mark Jacobson
Secretary:
Beth Holmgren
715-268-6310
Treasurer:
Pat Seidl
715-268-4930
Neighborhood
Watch:
Gerald Tessman -
268-6570
| HELP KEEP INVASIVE WATERPLANTS OUT OF WAPOGASSET & BEAR TRAP |
| EURASIAN MILFOIL |
| BECOME A MEMBER ... If YOU are concerned with: water quality, water safety, education, lake improvement, neighborhood protection and other issues vital to the well-being of our lakes, please consider supporting the Lake Wapogasset Bear Trap Improvement Association thru basic membership, additional donations &/or volunteering. The Assn. provides a forum for member input through trustees designated for various neighborhoods around the lakes. Social Activities including Light-up-the-Lake, The WAPO Runs, 4th of July Fireworks, and Spring Social are supported by the Association. All residents are encouraged to attend monthly trustee meetings throughout the summer. Donations above basic membership dues are used exclusively for Lake Improvement Projects. Your support is appreciated. Print out the MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (see link to the left) ... print it & mail it TODAY! P. O. Box 345 - Amery WI 54001 |
| Trap Association is a non-profit organization committed to the improvement of Lake Wapogasset and Bear Trap. Protective/Improvement Projects:
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15 WAYS TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY
1. Pick up pet waste from your yard.
2. Use only phosphorus-free fertilizer.
3. Know the rules and permits required before you build,
dig, or clear vegetation in shoreland areas.
4. Restore and maintain your shore with a 35' vegetative
buffer.
5. Learn the value of native aquatic plants and keep
them in place.
6. Keep roadside ditches clear of debris, grass clippings
and leaves.
7. Prevent sediments from reaching waterways.
8. Control storm runoff by installing rain barrels, rain
gardens or splash blocks.
9. Respect slow and no-wake zones when boating.
10. Inspect and maintain your septic system regularly
(does not apply to us)
11. Fire pit ashes contain phosphorus: prevent them
from reaching the water.
12. Remind visitors of water use and recreation
regulations.
13. Inform new neighbors of water quality issues.
14. Be a good shoreland steward.
15. GET INVOLVED!
... from Polk County Assn. of Lakes
Conference - Rice Lake
1. Pick up pet waste from your yard.
2. Use only phosphorus-free fertilizer.
3. Know the rules and permits required before you build,
dig, or clear vegetation in shoreland areas.
4. Restore and maintain your shore with a 35' vegetative
buffer.
5. Learn the value of native aquatic plants and keep
them in place.
6. Keep roadside ditches clear of debris, grass clippings
and leaves.
7. Prevent sediments from reaching waterways.
8. Control storm runoff by installing rain barrels, rain
gardens or splash blocks.
9. Respect slow and no-wake zones when boating.
10. Inspect and maintain your septic system regularly
(does not apply to us)
11. Fire pit ashes contain phosphorus: prevent them
from reaching the water.
12. Remind visitors of water use and recreation
regulations.
13. Inform new neighbors of water quality issues.
14. Be a good shoreland steward.
15. GET INVOLVED!
... from Polk County Assn. of Lakes
Conference - Rice Lake
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find the "official" Lake Association Website at:
wbtlakes.com
wbtlakes.com
WATER QUALITY ... #1 PRIORITY to Lake Residents
WATER QUALITY
What we have tried so far
(and has it worked?)
Since at least the 1940’s, one of the principal functions of
the Sanitary District has been to monitor water quality. As
part of a 2-part series, I’d like to outline steps that have
been taken in an attempt to protect/improve water quality
in our
lakes.
Over the next many years, copper sulfate was introduced
into our lakes for weed management. This practice was
little more than a bandaid and a potentially dangerous
one at that as copper is a heavy metal. In 1999, after
several years of investigation by the Lake Assn, it was
decided to treat the lakes with alum. The alum was tobind
with the phosphorous in the lake sediment so that it could
no longer be released into the water column. Projections
were that the alum would hold the sediment for 8-10
years. In fact, water quality was only improved for 2-3
years. It was determined that, although DNR
recommendations were followed, the amount of alum
applied was not sufficient to bind the phosphorous.
Thistreatment cannot be said to have been “successful”
as a long term solution.
For many years, the District has contracted to analyze the
incoming tributaries to determine how much external
loading is received via that route. This analysis is far more
than just an academic exercise since it allows us to target
specific areas to work. The analysis has resulted in an the
accumulation of an immense library of information about
our lakes, what can and possibly will work to improve
clarity and what will likely not be of benefit to us.
The purpose of weed control is not to improve water
quality per se, but instead to control growth which can
interfere with recreational use of the lakes. In 2008, we
initiated a plant survey and found a large amount of an
invasive plant species known as “curlyleaf”. The past 4
years, in cooperation with the Lake Assn, we attempted to
reduce the curlyleaf population by applying herbicide to
specific beds as approved by the DNR. This experiment
had mixed results with some beds responding well one
year and not affected at all the next year. Due to the
inconsistent results, the District elected not to continue
the project in 2013. Instead, we are exploring weed
harvesting which would physically remove the invasive
curlyleaf before it has a chance to die off and release
phosphorous.
We have ordered another plant survey for this month and
will report results as soon as available.
We have another program in place to monitor for
Eurasian Milfoil. This is an extremely damaging invasive
species that has found its way into Polk County.
Thru volunteers, our lakes are monitored weekly
throughout the summer for milfoil. Thankfully, so far none
has been found. This year we have joined with
the Lake Assn in its Clean Boats/Clean Waters monitoring
program. The District has received a grant to fund the
program which will mean more consistent reviews will be
done. The volunteers who have worked the landings in
the past deserve some reinforcements and a break from
their efforts.
Our greatest ability to improve water clarity lies with the
individual property owner. If you fertilize your lawn, be
sure the product contains no phosphorous
(the middle number on the bag). Do not burn within 75
feet of the lake. If you do have a campfire on your shore,
remove the ashes immediately so there is no way for them
to wash into the lake.
Analysis: If we were to rate our efforts in
maintaining/improving water quality, results would be
mixed. Projects that have been undertaken have certainly
resulted in some long term water quality improvement.
This improvement is especially notable when one looks
over the past decades vs the last 5-10 years. Most
projects have only had short term benefits. Our objective
remains to seek
to achieve a steady and consistent reduction in the
number of days that the lakes are plagued by
occurrences of algae.
All of the projects that have occurred on our lakes have
been because of the work of many, many dedicated
volunteers. Ongoing monitoring of water clarity is
imperative to understanding how the lake functions. Don’t
wait to be asked – volunteer to be on the Assn’s Lake
Improvement Committee. The future will thank you!
Dave Erspamer - President
Lake Wapogasset Bear Trap Sanitary District
What we have tried so far
(and has it worked?)
Since at least the 1940’s, one of the principal functions of
the Sanitary District has been to monitor water quality. As
part of a 2-part series, I’d like to outline steps that have
been taken in an attempt to protect/improve water quality
in our
lakes.
Over the next many years, copper sulfate was introduced
into our lakes for weed management. This practice was
little more than a bandaid and a potentially dangerous
one at that as copper is a heavy metal. In 1999, after
several years of investigation by the Lake Assn, it was
decided to treat the lakes with alum. The alum was tobind
with the phosphorous in the lake sediment so that it could
no longer be released into the water column. Projections
were that the alum would hold the sediment for 8-10
years. In fact, water quality was only improved for 2-3
years. It was determined that, although DNR
recommendations were followed, the amount of alum
applied was not sufficient to bind the phosphorous.
Thistreatment cannot be said to have been “successful”
as a long term solution.
For many years, the District has contracted to analyze the
incoming tributaries to determine how much external
loading is received via that route. This analysis is far more
than just an academic exercise since it allows us to target
specific areas to work. The analysis has resulted in an the
accumulation of an immense library of information about
our lakes, what can and possibly will work to improve
clarity and what will likely not be of benefit to us.
The purpose of weed control is not to improve water
quality per se, but instead to control growth which can
interfere with recreational use of the lakes. In 2008, we
initiated a plant survey and found a large amount of an
invasive plant species known as “curlyleaf”. The past 4
years, in cooperation with the Lake Assn, we attempted to
reduce the curlyleaf population by applying herbicide to
specific beds as approved by the DNR. This experiment
had mixed results with some beds responding well one
year and not affected at all the next year. Due to the
inconsistent results, the District elected not to continue
the project in 2013. Instead, we are exploring weed
harvesting which would physically remove the invasive
curlyleaf before it has a chance to die off and release
phosphorous.
We have ordered another plant survey for this month and
will report results as soon as available.
We have another program in place to monitor for
Eurasian Milfoil. This is an extremely damaging invasive
species that has found its way into Polk County.
Thru volunteers, our lakes are monitored weekly
throughout the summer for milfoil. Thankfully, so far none
has been found. This year we have joined with
the Lake Assn in its Clean Boats/Clean Waters monitoring
program. The District has received a grant to fund the
program which will mean more consistent reviews will be
done. The volunteers who have worked the landings in
the past deserve some reinforcements and a break from
their efforts.
Our greatest ability to improve water clarity lies with the
individual property owner. If you fertilize your lawn, be
sure the product contains no phosphorous
(the middle number on the bag). Do not burn within 75
feet of the lake. If you do have a campfire on your shore,
remove the ashes immediately so there is no way for them
to wash into the lake.
Analysis: If we were to rate our efforts in
maintaining/improving water quality, results would be
mixed. Projects that have been undertaken have certainly
resulted in some long term water quality improvement.
This improvement is especially notable when one looks
over the past decades vs the last 5-10 years. Most
projects have only had short term benefits. Our objective
remains to seek
to achieve a steady and consistent reduction in the
number of days that the lakes are plagued by
occurrences of algae.
All of the projects that have occurred on our lakes have
been because of the work of many, many dedicated
volunteers. Ongoing monitoring of water clarity is
imperative to understanding how the lake functions. Don’t
wait to be asked – volunteer to be on the Assn’s Lake
Improvement Committee. The future will thank you!
Dave Erspamer - President
Lake Wapogasset Bear Trap Sanitary District
| LAKE ASSOCIATION ... VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Officer: Elected Officers include the President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Lake Management Committee: The Lake Management Committee shall be responsible for strategic activities related to shoreline, in lake, and watershed water quality research and improvement projects. This would include fishing improvement, and phosphorus inactivation projects. This committee would also oversee the Compre- hensive Management Plan. The Committee Chair shall serve as liaison with the Department of Natural Resources, Polk County Water Resources Department and Polk County Lakes and Rivers (PCLAR). Lake Monitoring Committee: The Lake Monitoring Committee shall be responsible for tactical activities related to shoreline, in lake, watershed quality and self-help water monitoring activities. Their activities would also include oversight of collection of relevant lake monitoring data, dam inspections, buoy management, clean boats/clean waters, water patrol and neighborhood watch programs. This committee would also oversee the Aquatic Plant Management Plan. Community Relations Committee: The Community Relations Committee shall be responible for overseeing the activities of the trustee network representing lake association members. They will be responsible for developing and distributing a membership application for residents within the jurisdiction of the Association, recruiting business and non-jurisdictional memberships. This committee will also be responsible for overseeing social activities including but not limited to the Spring Social, July 4th activities and Recognition Dinner. The outreach activities such as Sunshine and newsletter distribution would also be overseen by this committee. This committee will act as the liaison to the Lincoln and Garfield Town Boards and the Amery Community Club. Communication Committee: The Communication Committee shall facilitate the devlop- ment and delivery of educational presentations and publications responsive to needs identified by the Executive Committee and/or Board of Trustees. This committee would be responsible for coordinating publication of the lake directory and oversee website, email and other social media activities (i.e. Facebook). Nominating /Audit Committee: The Nominating Committee shall interview prospective candidates for officer positions and prepare a list of nominees and present to the membership 21 days prior to the Annual Meeting in the odd-numbered years. At their discretion, they may recommend an individual for Honorary Life Membership. They shall receive, review and verify all records, accounts, transactions, and financial reports of the Treasurer and reconcile with invoices, bank statements, receipts and canceled checks and present a report with observations and recommendations to the general membership at every Annual Meeting. |