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Shoreline Monitoring (Melissa Michaud) on Lake Waubesa July 2023 - Courtesy Carolyn Betz 2

Lake Waubesa Conservation Association primed to take action

By Carolyn Betz, Project Manager and Lead Author of the Lake Waubesa Management Plan

Lake Waubesa Conservation Association and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources approved a comprehensive lake management plan in late 2024. The plan presents an up-to-date analysis of historical and current water quality data, the unique wetlands, and phosphorus inputs from rural and urban land uses. The plan presents dozens of recommendations to protect and improve the lake.

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Waubesa Wetlands

Wetlands provide many services to our communities: they protect us from flooding, clean and filter water, recharge our groundwater, protect our shorelines and provide habitat for fish and wildlife. They also provide opportunities for education and outdoor recreation, an important driver for tourism in Wisconsin.

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