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SUMMARY:Fore! Lakes Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Fore! Lakes Golf Outing\n\n\n\nJoin us for our Golf Outing on Monday\, September 26\, 2022Bishops Bay Country Club3500 Bishops Bay DriveMiddleton\, WI 53562\n\n\n\nContact us at 608-255-1000 to learn about opportunities for the 2022 event\, including foursomes and sponsorships. \n\n\n\nAbout Fore! Lakes\n\n\n\nClean Lakes Alliance hosts the annual Fore! Lakes Golf Outing to support ongoing lake protection and improvement efforts. The event is designed\, organized\, and led by a team of dedicated and talented volunteers. \n\n\n\nDedicated volunteers and committee members enlist community volunteers and secure sponsors for 18 holes and prizes for a raffle. By bringing in foursomes\, Fore! Lakes draws in new stakeholders to our lake improvement efforts. \n\n\n\nWe are pleased to partner with Bishops Bay Country Club for this event on Monday\, September 26\, 2022.  \n\n\n\nFore! Lakes Golf Outing fulfills public outreach and community involvement elements of Clean Lakes Alliance’s mission\, strengthens public-private partnerships\, raises funds for our operations and projects to improve water quality\, and builds partnerships with the golfing community. \n\n\n\nFore! Lakes Sponsors\n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities\, or contact Executive Director James Tye at james@cleanlakesalliance.org.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/fore-lakes-golf-outing-sep-22/
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: Lake Monona Waterfront Design Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\nJoin us in-person or virtually Wednesday\, September 14th from 8-9 a.m. to learn about an exciting effort to reimagine Lake Monona’s downtown shoreline. Register as an in-person attendee or to receive a Zoom link through your confirmation email and watch virtually. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR “LAKE MONONA WATERFRONT DESIGN CHALLENGE”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nThe City of Madison has embarked on an exciting public-private partnership to re-envision the Lake Monona shoreline adjacent to downtown Madison and extending to the south side. As the first stage of this project\, the City is sponsoring a design challenge in which leading national landscape design firms are competing to receive a $75\,000 stipend–funded equally by the City and the nonprofit Friends of Nolen Waterfront Inc.–to prepare a conceptual master plan for a shoreline park from Machinery Row to Olin Park. Fourteen firms have responded to a Request for Qualifications. The Lake Monona Waterfront Ad Hoc Advisory committee\, which is comprised of thirteen community members\, will select three firms to submit conceptual master plans\, from which the committee will recommend one firm to contract with the city to prepare a detailed master plan of the proposed park. Allen Arntsen\, who chairs the committee\, and Mike Sturm\, who is the principal staff for the committee\, will provide an overview of this Design Challenge effort and the Lake Monona Waterfront planning process. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speakers\n\n\n\nAllen Arntsen is the Chair of the City of Madison Lake Monona Waterfront Ad Hoc Advisory Committee\, which has been charged with selecting a consultant to prepare a master plan for the Lake Monona Waterfront extending from Machinery Row to Olin Park. A retired attorney and longtime Madison resident\, he has been involved in numerous civic activities over the past forty plus years\, including serving on the City Council\, Plan Commission\, Community Development Authority Board and Alcohol License Review Committee\, along with many other city committees. In addition\, he has chaired the boards of several nonprofit organizations\, such as Downtown Madison\, Inc.\, the Madison Public Library Foundation\, Madison Development Corporation and the Barrymore Corporation. He currently serves on the Friends of Nolen Waterfront board. \n\n\n\nMike Sturm is the Madison Parks Division project manager for the Lake Monona Waterfront planning initiative. He is a UW Madison graduate and registered landscape architect and has lived and worked in Madison since 1995. His previous projects include the Elizabeth Link – Peace Park renovation\, State Street bus shelter competition\, Irwin A. & Robert D. Goodman Skatepark in McPike Park\, and Penn Park shelter improvements. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at The Edgewater hotel – grand ballroom level 5 (1001 Wisconsin Pl\, Madison\, WI 53703). Doors open at 7:30 a.m. The program runs from 8 – 9 a.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The Edgewater parking ramp. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on hotel capacity. \n\n\n\nA Zoom link will be sent to all registrants via the Eventbrite confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR THE SEPTEMBER CLEAN LAKES 101\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, and media sponsor WKOW.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-sep-22/
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: "Suck the Muck" at Sixmile Creek
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is taking a field trip to learn more about Dane County’s signature Suck the Muck effort to remove legacy sediment. Register today to join us on Monday\, August 22nd for this educational event at Sixmile Creek with Dane County Executive Joe Parisi. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR THE “SUCK THE MUCK” FIELD TRIP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nDane County’s “Suck the Muck” project has received a lot of exciting attention over the past few years for its legacy sediment removal in Dorn Creek and Token Creek. Now on the third phase of the project\, Dane County will begin the work in Sixmile Creek. It is estimated that approximately 25\,000 tons (or about 1\,800 dump truck loads) of material will be removed from this section of Sixmile Creek\, including an estimated 60\,000 pounds of phosphorus contained in the accumulated sediment. \n\n\n\nIn this month’s Clean Lakes 101 field trip edition\, we’ll hear an update from Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and Assistant Director of Land and Water Resources John Reimer about the project. Attendees will get to see the phosphorus-laden sediment islands firsthand and learn about the removal process. Ultimately\, this project is currently estimated to divert thousands of pounds of phosphorus from entering our lakes. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speakers\n\n\n\nCounty Executive Joe Parisi has called Dane County home his entire life. Parisi sought out public service as a way to give back to a community that has given so much to him. He was first elected as County Executive\, the chief elected leader of Dane County\, in 2011 after 6 years in the State Assembly and 8 years as Dane County Clerk. \n\n\n\nParisi’s priority is to ensure that everyone in our community has access to the opportunity to succeed. He believes investing in people pays big dividends. Joe knows this can work because he experienced it. As a teenager\, Parisi dropped out of high school. He was encouraged to return to education through a community program by people who believed in him. So he worked to earn his GED and went on to MATC (now Madison College) and graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in sociology. Now Parisi believes it is his turn to give back to ensure that our children’s generation has access to the same opportunities that were available to him. \n\n\n\nJohn Reimer is the Assistant Director of the Dane County Land & Water Resources Department. His technical background has focused on modeling and analysis of watersheds\, rivers\, and lakes. Reimer is responsible for lake level management\, including aquatic plant harvesting and operation of the three dams in the Yahara chain of lakes. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: Field Trip Edition!\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at Sixmile Creek. (5656 Enchanted View Lane\, Waunakee)This event is held at North Mendota Natural Resource Area near Sixmile Creek (see map below). Check in will open at 4:00 p.m. with a presentation and walking tour from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Please review the following details regarding the event: \n\n\n\nThe event will be held at an outdoor worksite on grassy\, uneven terrain. Walking will be required to reach the presentation site.Attendees should dress for the weather. Long light layers are recommended to protect against sun\, scratches\, and bugs/ticks.The event will be held rain or shine. No rain date is scheduled. Cancellation due to severe inclement weather would be communicated via email day-of.Parking is available at multiple spots at North Mendota Natural Resource Area but may require a short walk to the meeting location.Bathrooms are not readily available at the site. The Kwik Trip on Hwy M\, approximately 2 miles away\, is the nearest drivable restroom.\n\n\n\nAdmission is FREE for all attendees. Online registration is requested.  \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR THE “SUCK THE MUCK” FIELD TRIP TO SIXMILE CREEK\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Suck the Muck” field trip location\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, and media sponsor WKOW.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-aug-22/
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\nJoin us for this in-person or virtual hybrid edition of Clean Lakes 101. Register as an in-person attendee or to receive a Zoom link through your confirmation email and watch virtually. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR CLEAN LAKES 101\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nThe mechanical harvesting of aquatic plants started in the early 1980s on the Yahara chain of lakes. Efforts have since expanded to include a fleet of 12 aquatic plant harvesters and various equipment. However\, rapid plant growth and changing public expectations continue to present ongoing challenges. Effective aquatic plant management is a difficult balance between sometimes competing factors\, such as public safety\, recreational opportunity\, a healthy aquatic ecosystem\, and cost. \n\n\n\nToday\, Dane County’s mechanical harvesting program focuses on two priority areas. The first priority is to target plant growth occurring within the Yahara River. Excessive plant growth restricts water flow moving through the Yahara chain of lakes\, creating challenges to maintain lake levels with the Wisconsin DNR water level orders. The second priority is to mitigate recreational impairment by removing invasive aquatic weeds. Additionally\, there are often public misunderstandings related to where and when aquatic plant harvesting is allowed. In this talk\, we will discuss regulatory requirements\, locations of harvesting\, and impacts to the local fishery. Information on data collection and the five-year permitting process will also be described. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nPete Jopke is a 1990 graduate of UW-LaCrosse and has spent time with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources\, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service\, Sauk County\, and\, for the last 26 years\, with the Dane County Land and Water Resources Department. His entire 31-year career in natural resources has been centered on water. In addition to working with the aquatic plant program\, he also serves as the County’s Aquatic Species Coordinator and assists with all things lakes and rivers. An avid angler\, you will often catch him throughout the year pursuing his finned friends. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at The Edgewater hotel – grand ballroom level 5 (1001 Wisconsin Pl\, Madison\, WI 53703). Doors open at 7:30 a.m. The program runs from 8 – 9 a.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The Edgewater parking ramp. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on hotel capacity. \n\n\n\nA Zoom link will be sent to all registrants via the Eventbrite confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR THE JULY 13TH CLEAN LAKES 101\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, and media sponsor WKOW.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-jul-22/
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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SUMMARY:Loop the Lake
DESCRIPTION:2022 Loop the Lake\n\n\n\nSupport clean\, healthy lakes with Clean Lakes Alliance’s 10th Annual Loop the Lake Bike Ride. Join us in person on the official Monona Lake Loop by starting and ending at Olbrich Park on Saturday\, June 18th. Or\, choose to ride\, walk\, run\, or paddle virtually\, from anywhere Saturday\, June 11th – Sunday\, June 19th. \n\n\n\nLoop the Lake is more than a bike ride – it’s an opportunity for our community to rally around our lakes! All registered participants will receive a super-soft event tee. Event proceeds will support Clean Lakes Alliance’s work to protect and improve our lakes through on-the-ground projects\, educational programs\, and water quality monitoring. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR LOOP THE LAKE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Ride: In-person on Saturday\, June 18th\n\n\n\nJoin us in person on the official Monona Lake Loop by starting and ending at Olbrich Park (3527 Atwood Avenue\, Madison) on Saturday\, June 18th. The course will be open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. so that riders can ride at their own convenience. Riders will travel 12 miles clockwise around Lake Monona. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER TO RIDE IN PERSON\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Ride: Virtual – choose your own course (Saturday\, June 11th – Sunday\, June 19th)\n\n\n\nParticipants may ride\, walk\, run\, paddle\, or rollerblade along any route they choose! Share your enthusiasm for our lakes and encourage others to join by sharing photos and videos from your Loop the Lake adventure with the #LooptheLake hashtag! \n\n\n\nWant to mimic the original Loop the Lake route? Feel free to head over to Lake Monona and follow the “Lake Loop” bike path clockwise or find a 12-mile loop in your neighborhood! You could also ride around Monona Bay\, Lake Wingra\, or your favorite lakeshore bike path! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER TO PARTICIPATE ANYWHERE!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nRegistration includes an event t-shirt\, courtesy of Lands’ End. Your registration supports critical work by Clean Lakes Alliance to keep our lakes at the top of the community agenda. \n\n\n\nRegistration: $40 per in-person rider\, $50 per virtual rider or in-person rider wishing to have t-shirts mailed. FREE for children 10 & under with purchase of adult registration. \n\n\n\nIf you would like a shirt size that isn’t listed\, please email us at info@cleanlakesalliance.org. \n\n\n\nRegistrations are transferable but non-refundable. In the event of cancellation\, registrations and sponsorships will not be refunded. Thank you for your donation to Clean Lakes Alliance! \n\n\n\nT-Shirt Distribution \n\n\n\nPlease select your t-shirt size by Monday\, May 2nd to make sure you receive your t-shirt before the event. T-shirts can be mailed to your home or business if you select the $50 ticket option. Otherwise\, you may pick up your t-shirt(s) on Saturday\, June 18th at Olbrich Park (3527 Atwood Avenue\, Madison) from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. \n\n\n\nParticipant Safety\n\n\n\nBe safe during the Loop the Lake Bike Ride! Obey all traffic laws\, be careful of cars sharing the road\, and wear a helmet. Participants should obey all social distancing guidelines. \n\n\n\nTerms & Conditions\n\n\n\nBy registering for Loop the Lake\, you agree to our Terms & Conditions. \n\n\n\nSponsorships\n\n\n\nIf you would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities\, contact our Executive Director James Tye at james@cleanlakesalliance.org or 608-255-1000. \n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\nWhat is the refund policy? Registrations are transferable but non-refundable. In the event of cancellation\, registrations and sponsorships will not be refunded. Thank you for your donation to Clean Lakes Alliance!
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/loop-the-lake-2022-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Loop the Lake Bike Ride
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SUMMARY:Big Swell Swim - Devil's Lake
DESCRIPTION:Big Swell Swim – Devil’s Lake\n\n\n\nBig Swell SwimSaturday\, June 11th\, 2022Devil’s Lake State Park – South Shore\, White Birch Shelter5975 S. Park RdBaraboo\, Wisconsin \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR BIG SWELL SWIM – DEVIL’S LAKE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRace for our lakes\n\n\n\nBig Swell Swim Madison and Big Swell Swim Devil’s Lake are combining into one fun event for clean lakes in 2022. Jump into Devil’s Lake for this year’s Big Swell Swim! This is a great training opportunity for competitive and recreational swimmers alike. \n\n\n\nSchedule of events\n\n\n\n6:30 – 7:40 a.m. : Packet and timing chip pickup (White Birch Shelter\, South Shore of Devil’s Lake)7:30 – 7:40 a.m. : Warm up in swim area7:45 a.m. : Kids’ swim race (pending water temperature over 65 degrees)7:55 a.m. : Race briefing on shore\, national anthem\, and racer staging8 a.m. : Elite wave mass start8:02 a.m. : Begin rolling wave starts (check your email/registration for corral)8:16 a.m. : Final wave starts8:30 a.m. : Estimated first finisher 10:30 a.m. : Course closes\n\n\n\nSwim for clean lakes\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to Madison’s lakes\, it’s not only the fish that count on clean water for swimming. Hundreds of swimmers plunge into our lakes each year\, especially as part of our vibrant triathlon scene. \n\n\n\nWhether you are a competitive swimmer looking for a great training opportunity\, or a recreational swimmer who cares about clean water\, Big Swell Swim is the perfect opportunity to make a difference and help protect our lakes. \n\n\n\nBig Swell Swim Series\n\n\n\nA portion of your registration will go directly to Clean Lakes Alliance. Your registration supports important lake improvement projects\, educational programming\, and water quality monitoring. \n\n\n\nBig Swell distances\n\n\n\nChoose from a 1.2 or 2.4-mile race. Kids can compete in the 500 meter course.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/big-swell-swim-2022-devils-lake/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\nJoin us for this in-person or virtual hybrid edition of Clean Lakes 101 to learn about research to predict summertime algal abundance. Register as an in-person attendee or to receive a Zoom link through your confirmation email and watch virtually. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR “SEASON-AHEAD ALGAL BLOOM FORECASTING”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nIn recent decades\, cultural eutrophication of coastal waters and inland lakes around the world has contributed to a rapid expansion of harmful cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). Potential outbreaks of toxin-producing cyanobacteria species have drawn concern from health officials and water managers given their negative ecological\, aesthetic\, and socioeconomic impacts. \n\n\n\nCurrently\, little information regarding expected summertime cyanobacteria abundance is available prior to the season. With sufficient lead time\, communicating the likelihood of elevated cyanobacteria abundance may be informative for proactively managing potential threats to lake and beach safety. We developed a model to issue predictions in early June of expected summertime cyanobacteria abundance for Lake Mendota. The prediction model demonstrates moderate to good skill and an ability to accurately predict summers with above-normal cyanobacteria abundance. Associated beach closure predictions also show promise but are highly sensitive to the short observational record – a limitation directly being addressed by Clean Lakes Alliance volunteer monitors and researchers at UW-Madison. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nDr. Paul Block is an associate professor in civil and environmental engineering at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. His research focuses on hydroclimatology and water resources systems\, with a goal to couple climate\, hydrology\, and management models and knowledge to reduce risks and promote sustainability of water resources for societal benefit. He is involved in many national and international projects that promote season-ahead forecasts as a means to inform decision-making\, with applications to reservoir operations\, agricultural planning\, water quality assessment\, and disaster management. He also has extensive experience as a licensed civil engineer working on groundwater protection and extraction\, landfill management\, and storm water control projects. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at The Edgewater hotel – grand ballroom level 5 (1001 Wisconsin Pl\, Madison\, WI 53703). Doors open at 7:30 a.m. The program runs from 8 – 9 a.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The Edgewater parking ramp. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on hotel capacity. \n\n\n\nA Zoom link will be sent to all registrants via the Eventbrite confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR CLEAN LAKES 101\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, and media sponsor WKOW.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-jun-22/
LOCATION:The Edgewater Madison\, 1001 Wisconsin Place\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: Lake Mendota - The Good\, The Bad\, The Present
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\nJoin us in-person or virtually Wednesday\, April 13th to learn more about Lake Mendota’s storied history of research and challenges. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR THE APRIL CLEAN LAKES 101\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nLake Mendota is a beloved resource for thousands of people\, but many don’t know that it has a rich history of testing scientific hypotheses. Often cited as the most studied lake in the world\, it has been researched extensively since the 1880’s. This talk will chronologically cover how Lake Mendota has undergone large shifts in its food web and water quality over the last several decades. It will also incorporate current research to better understand the current state of the lake in anticipation for what the future might hold. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nBen Martin is a PhD candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he works with Jake Vander Zanden on understanding food web ecology of lake ecosystems. Ben has been focused on synthesizing large-scale food web shifts in lakes in northern Wisconsin\, the Madison lakes\, and the Great Lakes. Ben has been very encouraged since moving to Madison from Pennsylvania as the Madison community has shown great interest in science\, especially when it involves our lakes. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at The Edgewater hotel – grand ballroom level 5 (1001 Wisconsin Pl\, Madison\, WI 53703). Doors open at 7:30 a.m. The program runs from 8 – 9 a.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The Edgewater parking ramp. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on hotel capacity. \n\n\n\nA Zoom link will be sent to all registrants via the Eventbrite confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER TODAY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, and media sponsor WKOW.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-apr-22/
LOCATION:The Edgewater Hotel\, 1001 Wisconsin Pl\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\nJoin us virtually Wednesday\, March 9th to learn more about the interesting relationship between microbes and mercury. Register to receive the Zoom link through your confirmation email and watch virtually. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR “MICROBES AND THE MERCURY IN MY FISH FRY”\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nMercury is a toxin that is frequently found at unhealthy levels in fish\, including those in our Wisconsin lakes. Believe it or not\, microorganisms are responsible for this! Microbes possess extraordinarily diverse and sophisticated physiologies\, communication strategies\, and mechanisms of evolution. This talk will reveal how and why microbes play around with mercury. We will also discuss the consequences for biomagnification of toxic mercury in aquatic food chains. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nTrina McMahon is a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering\, and Bacteriology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She is Co-Faculty Director of the Delta Program at UW-Madison and currently oversees efforts to promote education innovation in the UW-Madison College of Engineering. McMahon’s research interests include microbial ecology\, water quality\, and environmental biotechnology. She has authored more than 70 research articles with her graduate students and is passionate about training future faculty. McMahon has a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held online via Zoom. The online talk is free and open to the public. A link to access the talk LIVE will be sent to all registered attendees ahead of the event. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, and media sponsor WKOW.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-mar-22/
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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SUMMARY:Frozen Assets Festival
DESCRIPTION:Frozen Assets Festival\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 5th\, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Sunday\, February 6th\, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.The Edgewater & Lake MendotaFREE\, open to the public \n\n\n\nAll Day Events: (Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)\n\n\n\nPond Hockey with Phi Gamma Delta – Mu ChapterSnowshoeing\, courtesy of Rutabaga PaddlesportsSkydiving ice jump with Seven Hills SkydivingMary B. ice boat on displaySlap shot inflatable game\, courtesy of Madison Capitols Hockey TeamScience on Ice with the Saturday Science team at the Discovery BuildingLearn about animals that live in cold with WI Sea GrantLearn about freezing cold fluids with the Wonders of PhysicsExplore how UW Center for Limnology monitors our lakes in the winter monthsLearn about invisible particles called neutrinos with IceCube\n\n\n\nScheduled Activities (Saturday):\n\n\n\n8 – 9:30 a.m. Check in for Frozen Asset 5K Run/Walk10 a.m. Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk begins10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kites on Mendota with Wisconsin Kiter’s Club12:30 p.m. Speedskating demonstration with Madison Speedskating Club1 p.m. Figure skating demonstration with Figure Skating Club of Madison\n\n\n\nAll Day Events: (Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)\n\n\n\nKites on Mendota with Wisconsin Kiter’s ClubFree ice skating on The Edgewater’s rink\n\n\n\nAbout the Festival\n\n\n\nJoin Clean Lakes Alliance at The Edgewater for the Frozen Assets Festival! We’ll have FREE\, family-friendly activities on frozen Lake Mendota! Thank you to our platinum hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, and our other sponsors for making this community event possible. \n\n\n\nThe Frozen Assets Festival will kick off with the 5K Run/Walk\, held entirely on the ice in front of The Edgewater. The rest of the day will include family-friendly activities on the ice and The Edgewater Plaza. Events will be determined based on current PHMDC guidelines.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/frozen-assets-festival-2022/2022-02-06/
LOCATION:The Edgewater Madison\, 1001 Wisconsin Place\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Frozen Assets
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SUMMARY:Frozen Assets Festival
DESCRIPTION:Frozen Assets Festival\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 5th\, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Sunday\, February 6th\, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.The Edgewater & Lake MendotaFREE\, open to the public \n\n\n\nAll Day Events: (Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)\n\n\n\nPond Hockey with Phi Gamma Delta – Mu ChapterSnowshoeing\, courtesy of Rutabaga PaddlesportsSkydiving ice jump with Seven Hills SkydivingMary B. ice boat on displaySlap shot inflatable game\, courtesy of Madison Capitols Hockey TeamScience on Ice with the Saturday Science team at the Discovery BuildingLearn about animals that live in cold with WI Sea GrantLearn about freezing cold fluids with the Wonders of PhysicsExplore how UW Center for Limnology monitors our lakes in the winter monthsLearn about invisible particles called neutrinos with IceCube\n\n\n\nScheduled Activities (Saturday):\n\n\n\n8 – 9:30 a.m. Check in for Frozen Asset 5K Run/Walk10 a.m. Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk begins10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kites on Mendota with Wisconsin Kiter’s Club12:30 p.m. Speedskating demonstration with Madison Speedskating Club1 p.m. Figure skating demonstration with Figure Skating Club of Madison\n\n\n\nAll Day Events: (Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)\n\n\n\nKites on Mendota with Wisconsin Kiter’s ClubFree ice skating on The Edgewater’s rink\n\n\n\nAbout the Festival\n\n\n\nJoin Clean Lakes Alliance at The Edgewater for the Frozen Assets Festival! We’ll have FREE\, family-friendly activities on frozen Lake Mendota! Thank you to our platinum hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, and our other sponsors for making this community event possible. \n\n\n\nThe Frozen Assets Festival will kick off with the 5K Run/Walk\, held entirely on the ice in front of The Edgewater. The rest of the day will include family-friendly activities on the ice and The Edgewater Plaza. Events will be determined based on current PHMDC guidelines.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/frozen-assets-festival-2022/2022-02-05/
LOCATION:The Edgewater Madison\, 1001 Wisconsin Place\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Frozen Assets
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: Love in the Lakes
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Frozen Assets week of activities\, join us for this FREE virtual edition of Clean Lakes 101 to learn more about the relationships and reproduction habits of some of our most common underwater dwellers. Register to receive the Zoom link and watch virtually. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR LOVE IN THE LAKES\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS TALK \n\n\n\nOrganisms across the globe are faced with the same dilemma – how to pass on their genes to the next generation and give their youngsters the best possible chance at success. Things are no different for the creatures in the Yahara lakes. Pike\, panfish\, plants\, and invertebrates all go to great lengths to propagate\, but take wildly different approaches. What makes each strategy successful\, and why? During this presentation\, you’ll learn about the mating and reproductive strategies of several important species\, which range from the heartwarming to the bizarre. \n\n\n\nABOUT OUR SPEAKER \n\n\n\nJustin Chenevert (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources) began his career in water resources hauling laundry baskets of invasive weeds from the muddy Charles River in Boston\, MA. Despite the smell\, he found he loved working with water\, and moved to Madison in 2013 to pursue a master’s degree in Water Resources Management from UW-Madison. Justin worked for Clean Lakes Alliance from 2014 – 2016 in several capacities\, including surveying lake users\, supporting the volunteer water quality monitoring program\, and analyzing water quality data. He is currently employed by the Department of Natural Resources in the Water Monitoring section\, where he works on a variety of projects related to lake water quality\, ecology\, and citizen science. In his free time\, Justin enjoys ice fishing and paddling on the Madison lakes and beyond. \n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS \n\n\n\nThis event will be held online via Zoom. The online talk is free and open to the public. A link to access the talk LIVE will be sent to all registered attendees ahead of the event. \n\n\n\nCLEAN LAKES 101 LECTURE SERIES \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. \n\n\n\nThe series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, and media partner WKOW 27 News.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-feb-22/
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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SUMMARY:Women in Water and Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this FREE virtual event to learn from women leading water and sustainability efforts in Wisconsin! Register to receive the Zoom link and watch virtually. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR EVENT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Talk\n\n\n\nHear from  women about their role\, research\, and practice in water and sustainability. This special event duHear from  women about their role\, research\, and practice in water and sustainability. This special event during Frozen Assets week will feature an emceed panel discussion from three women working in water and sustainability in our community. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speakers\n\n\n\nDaphne Joyce Wu is a current senior at Middleton High School. She has been involved with sustainability efforts since she was in middle school\, and grew increasingly concerned about climate change through high school. When she was a freshman\, she began the Environmental Committee\, which then combined with the school’s Ecology Club to form what is now Green Team. Green Team currently consists of more than 100 students and have turned out many environmental projects throughout the years\, reducing the ecological imprint of the school and its population. Current projects include shifting single-use markers to refillable ones\, recycling all writing utensils\, visiting elementary schools\, recycling batteries\, single-use masks\, and sneakers\, reducing fast fashion through a school-wide Instagram thrifting account\, and putting sustainability tips on the TVs. In college\, she hopes to double major in economics and environmental studies. Daphne hopes to work on a national or international level in writing sustainability policies and regulations that will promote a sustainable future. \n\n\n\nDr. Margaret Lumley graduated with her PhD in Chemistry from UW-Madison in the summer of 2020. During her PhD\, she worked to develop a technology that can be used to remove and recover salt\, and specifically chloride\, from water. In Madison\, the widespread use of water softener salt and road salt lead to elevated salt concentrations in wastewater. Wastewater treatment plants are not designed to remove dissolved salt and so that salt ultimately gets discharged to the environment. Dissolved salt contains chloride\, which is harmful to freshwater aquatic species. The technology Margaret and her team have developed provides an affordable and energy-efficient strategy to remove and recover chloride from water to preserve freshwater ecosystems. High chloride concentrations are an issue across the Midwest and Northeast as water softener salt and road salt abound in these regions. Margaret recently formed a startup\, ChloBis Water\, Inc.\, with her former PhD advisor and another researcher to commercialize their technology. They were recently awarded a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I grant from the National Science Foundation\, and Margaret will transition to working as the full-time CEO of ChloBis Water in February 2022. \n\n\n\nDr. Marissa Jablonski is an accomplished water engineer\, environmental advisor\, and plastics-reduction expert who has worked in more than 45 countries. Her way of understanding and engaging in complex interactions between human beings and environmental systems\, combined with her skills in storytelling and systems processes\, make her a much sought after consultant and public speaker. Marissa is an advocate for minorities and women in STEM fields and served as coordinator of NSF’s FORTE program during 2009-2015. During that time\, she also designed an internationally recognized project that engaged with informal dye industries in rural India to affordably clean their wastewater. Marissa’s innovative outlook on research\, business\, and life has won her many awards and praise from groups that include the National Science Foundation\, Philanthropic Education Organization\, Mondialogo\, and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held online via Zoom. The online talk is free and open to the public. A link to access the talk LIVE will be sent to all registered attendees ahead of the event. \n\n\n\nPartners\n\n\n\nWe are excited to partner with Doyenne on this event. Doyenne unleashes and ignites the power and potential of women entrepreneurs to create entrepreneurial ecosystems where all women thrive. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes Alliance events are also produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, and media partner WKOW 27 News. \n\n\n\nFrozen Assets Festival\n\n\n\nThis event is part of Clean Lakes Alliance’s week-long Frozen Assets Festival . Every year\, the Frozen Assets Festival raises the profile of our lakes as one of our community’s greatest assets. With over 10\,000 attendees in 2020\, Frozen Assets raised more than $130\,000 for our lakes! Since 2012\, Frozen Assets has raised $1\,200\,000 for lake improvement projects\, educational programs\, and water quality monitoring.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/women-in-water-and-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: Changing How We See Algal Blooms
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\nJoin us Wednesday\, January 12th to hear from Igor Mrdjen as he discusses research to better monitor and study harmful algal blooms. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR CLEAN LAKES 101\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nOver the past decade\, several advancements in harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring approaches and technologies have expanded scientists’ and regulators’ ability to monitor and study algal blooms. BloomOptix is a start-up focused on innovating how we monitor and study HABs by leveraging emerging technologies and methods. The company began in 2019\, using advanced sensors and drone technologies to study HABs and water quality phenomena around New York State. In 2021\, BloomOptix launched a new product which uses artificial intelligence and digital microscopy to identify and quantify HAB-causing cyanobacteria in water samples. This presentation will detail past and present BloomOptix projects including use of drones for HAB studies\, artificial intelligence and how these technologies can help empower decision makers\, safety personnel\, and citizen scientists. \n\n\n\nThis past summer\, Clean Lakes Alliance volunteers participated in this long-distance collaboration. Equipped with portable digital microscopes generously shipped all the way from London company Iolight\, volunteers collected microscopic images of algae and cyanobacteria cells. These images are being used to train an AI mobile app to quickly differentiate between harmless green algae and toxin producing cyanobacteria. \n\n\n\nMeet our Speaker\n\n\n\nAs an innovator within Ramboll\, Igor Mrdjen is currently leading BloomOptix\, a team focused on using technology to change how we monitor algal blooms. Through innovation\, BloomOptix is developing an AI-assisted cyanobacteria monitoring tool\, methods for drone-based hyperspectral and multispectral remote sensing of harmful algal blooms\, sediment plumes and various factors impacting water quality\, and introduced new technologies such as submersible ROVs to increase water work safety at Ramboll. \n\n\n\nIgor has a widely interdisciplinary research background in Environmental Health Sciences. He has led\, designed\, and conducted research on various water quality and health phenomena including: microcystin toxicity and carcinogenicity in mammalian models; ecological and health impacts of harmful algal blooms; role of microplastics in toxicology; microbial source tracking of fecal contaminants; and development of novel remote sensing methods for imaging of terrestrial and aquatic phenomena. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held online via Zoom. The online talk is free and open to the public. A link to access the talk LIVE will be sent to all registered attendees ahead of the event. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER TO VIEW “CHANGING HOW WE SEE ALGAL BLOOMS”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, and media sponsor WKOW.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-jan-22/
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: A New Vision Through UW Student Design
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\nJoin us online on Wednesday\, December 8th to hear from two UW-Madison Civil and Environmental Engineering senior Capstone teams as they present their culminating designs for two lake-friendly improvement projects. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR CLEAN LAKES 101\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nSince 2016\, Clean Lakes Alliance has worked in partnership with the UW-Madison Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department to support student capstone projects focused on designing more accessible and lake-friendly parks\, beaches\, and community spaces. Senior Capstone Design is a required course for all civil and environmental engineers at UW-Madison and serves as the culminating work of their undergraduate degrees. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes Alliance\, along with CG Schmidt\, is proud to be a sponsoring partner of these student capstone projects. While Clean Lakes Alliance serves as a “client”\, the students work diligently all semester to apply their acquired expertise to inspire the community through unique project designs that advocate for healthy lakes and beaches. With 48% of the shoreline owned by the public and 25 beaches in the Greater Madison area\, this is an excellent avenue to elevate a variety of project opportunities for the students and the community. In this month’s Clean Lakes 101\, you’ll be presented two unique projects in the Madison area: \n\n\n\nPlaenert Drive/Wingra Creek RevitalizationJohn Nolen Drive Redesign\n\n\n\nProject Details\n\n\n\nProject 1: Plaenert Drive/Wingra Creek Revitalization \n\n\n\nThis project is located along Wingra Creek in southern Madison\, Wisconsin. The creek is bounded to the north and south by W. Wingra Drive and Plaenert Drive\, and Fish Hatchery Road and S. Park Street to the west and east. To highlight the importance of waterways within the heart of Greater Madison\, the creation of an inclusive and inviting greenspace and park setting is the focus of this project. By providing an alternative route design for Plaenert Drive\, this allows for development of a park setting on the south side of Wingra Creek. \n\n\n\nThis project aims to improve and protect Madison’s water resources while involving the community in its development. Phosphorus reduction is at the forefront in enhancing water resources and continuing to establish Madison as a ‘green city’. Enhancing water quality\, sustainably protecting the shoreline\, improving access\, and improving placemaking of the region is incorporated into every aspect of the project design. This region will provide a space for the community and environment to seamlessly interact by featuring many amenities including a viewing platform over Wingra Creek\, pedestrian path\, and non-motorized boat launch for creek access. \n\n\n\nProject 2: John Nolen Drive Redesign \n\n\n\nJohn Nolen Drive across Lake Monona serves as the primary gateway to downtown Madison. To reflect the significance of the causeway\, our objectives are to improve recreation opportunities for users\, manage runoff to minimize negative impacts of stormwater\, address shoreline erosion from waves\, and improve aesthetics and landscaping along the causeway. Our designs seek to improve water quality\, increase sustainability and access\, and to enhance placemaking. The improvements for the bike and pedestrian path will create a significant positive recreational impact on the community’s transportation network and remind users that Greater Madison values green infrastructure and the lakes. \n\n\n\nThe bike and pedestrian path final design includes a 16 ft wide pedestrian boardwalk stretching the southern half of the existing bike and pedestrian pathway\, use of recycled materials\, and the inclusion of several surface level and underground stormwater management techniques. Alongside the boardwalk there is a two-lane bike path\, two 225 sq ft outlook points along the boardwalk\, and a 625 sq ft capital outlook point. In addition to the boardwalk\, this alternative includes amenities such as bike racks\, benches\, emergency call boxes\, signage\, local art\, coastline steps for increased erosion control and recreational use\, and landscaping. \n\n\n\nDesign images of Project 1 and 2 respectively seen below: \n\n\n\nPlaenert Drive and Wingra Creek Revitalization\n\n\n\nJohn Nolen Drive Redesign\n\n\n\nMeet the Students\n\n\n\nChase Cummings is graduating from University of Wisconsin-Madison in December 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He has worked as a Civil Engineering Intern for HNTB and has focused on field inspection and plan design. After graduation\, he will work for HNTB in Madison\, Wisconsin as a Field Engineer. \n\n\n\nMichael VerVelde is graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in December 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Certificates in both Business and Entrepreneurship. He has worked as a Civil Construction Field Management Intern for Bechtel on two nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle in Georgia and expanding the AT&T 5G system in Northern California. After graduation\, he intends to continue working for Bechtel as a Civil Field Engineer either nationally or abroad. \n\n\n\nNora Rickman is graduating from University of Wisconsin-Madison in December 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a certificate in Sustainability. She worked as a Civil Engineering Intern for MSA Professional Services and focused on field and office work on road reconstruction and greenfield development projects. After graduation\, she will work for MSA Professional Services in Marshfield\, Wisconsin as a Civil Engineer. \n\n\n\nMatthew Humbert will be graduating in May 2022 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Science in both geological engineering and geology and geophysics. Matt has first-hand experience working in an agricultural research setting collecting data and preparing lab tests. After graduation Matt plans on working in the geotechnical field on issues involving water resources and sustainability. \n\n\n\nRiley Hughes is a geological engineering student graduating in the spring of 2022 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s in science in Geological Engineering\, a major in Geology and Geophysics\, and a certificate in Engineering Energy and Sustainability. She has prior internship experience working as a geotechnical/field engineer working across the United States on preliminary and final wind and solar investigations. She will begin working full time with Westwood Professional Services in Westminster\, CO starting July 2022. \n\n\n\nFreddy Koth is a civil engineering student graduating in the fall of 2021 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s in science in Civil Engineering with an option in Environmental Engineering. He has prior internship experience as a field inspector and project designer on WisDOT transportation construction projects. He will begin working full time with DARR Engineering in Wausau\, WI starting January 2022. \n\n\n\nBrandon Hungelmann-Skiba is a civil engineering student graduating in the spring of 2022 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s in science in Civil Engineering with an option in Environmental Engineering and an additional major in Economics. He has prior internship experience as a pavement inspector and technician performing work on reports for the DOT and FAA. He will begin full time with Applied Pavement Technology in Waunakee\, WI starting January 2022. \n\n\n\nJordan Nolle is a civil engineering student graduating in the spring of 2022 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s in science in Civil Engineering. He has prior experience working as a field technician to perform lead contamination tests\, both in soil and in groundwater. Jordan will begin working full time in Madison\, WI starting June 2022. \n\n\n\nLauren Kinchla is a civil engineering student graduating in the fall of 2021 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s in science in Civil Engineering and a certificate in Environmental Studies. She has experience in property management from her internship in Boston\, MA. Lauren is searching for full time engineering opportunities after graduation in January 2022. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held online via Zoom. The online talk is free and open to the public. A link to access the talk LIVE will be sent to all registered attendees ahead of the event. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, and media sponsor WKOW.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-dec-21/
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: At-Home Water Quality Action
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\nJoin us Wednesday\, November 10th to learn about ways that you can help create more resilient landscapes in our communities. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR CLEAN LAKES 101\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nJoin us Wednesday\, November 10th to hear Katie Richgels discuss actionable ways for residents to reduce stormwater runoff from reaching the lakes. Land use and climate impacts\, such as heavy rain and runoff\, and other headwinds threaten our progress toward healthy lakes. Fortunately\, you don’t need to live on the lakes to make a difference in our Yahara Watershed. Many small actions can make our landscape more resilient and add up to big impacts for water quality. \n\n\n\nOur speaker will cover how stormwater from the Madison Metro area impacts the Yahara Watershed and provide some practical strategies for reducing runoff and capturing stormwater where we live. From complex water mitigation installations such as swales and rain gardens\, to simple redirection of downspouts and collection of leaf litter\, we’ll highlight the many large and small ways you can reduce your impacts and contribute to sustainability of our lakes for many generations to come. Let’s challenge each other to change just one thing\, because together we can have a positive impact on the issues affecting our watershed. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nKatie Richgels earned her PhD in Ecology and Evolution from the University of Colorado and completed her undergraduate degree in Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin. She studied aquatic ecosystems and amphibian malformations for her thesis\, and now manages a team of scientists who investigate wildlife disease outbreaks for a federal agency. She has taught introductory biology\, biology for non-scientists\, and parasitology at the University of Colorado\, and currently is a recurring guest lecturer in the University of Wisconsin wildlife diseases course. Currently\, she is the Chief of the Ecology and Epidemiology Branch at the National Wildlife Health Center of the USGS. She is a mom of two\, avid natives gardener\, and all around lover of the natural world. She began volunteering her time and expertise for The608.org in January of 2021\, with a series of prerecorded informational talks called “Living Among Lakes”\, which has provided a connection to the community of lake enthusiasts in Madison and a space where we can learn from one another. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held online via Zoom. The online talk is free and open to the public. A link to access the talk LIVE will be sent to all registered attendees ahead of the event. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, and supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-nov-21/
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T080000
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: A New Compact for Cleaner Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\nJoin us via Zoom on Wednesday\, October 20th to learn more about ongoing efforts to improve the condition and usability of our lakes and beaches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the October Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nThe Yahara River Watershed contributes significantly to the region’s economic vitality and quality of life. Despite years of investment in water quality improvements\, the watershed’s five lakes remain highly eutrophic\, and intensifying climate impacts threaten to further deteriorate water quality. \n\n\n\nThe Yahara CLEAN Compact\, a diverse coalition of 19 organizations and agencies\, seeks to improve and protect regional water quality by strengthening community partnerships and uniting around shared\, measurable goals. This presentation by the consultant team of SmithGroup and Urban Assets will describe the process and recommendations of the Yahara CLEAN Compact’s 3.0 Plan\, a strategic playbook developed through community input for reducing phosphorus and bacteria in the lakes. \n\n\n\nThe plan outlines a comprehensive series of strategies to improve water quality and defines key roles and responsibilities of various landowners and managers within the watershed for contributing to healthier lakes. Everyone has a role to play. Register for this presentation to learn what you can do to restore cleaner lakes. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speakers\n\n\n\nCassie Goodwin is a principal civil engineer at SmithGroup who is passionate about sustainable infrastructure and making positive impacts on people’s lives. She is a skilled facilitator and communicator and has a passion for transformational projects that lie at the intersection of social justice and complex water issues. Cassie has presented about water quality and infrastructure at several conferences including the Clean Rivers Alliance\, Navigating the Future of Water\, Wisconsin ASLA and Marina Dock Age. She is the co-author of the nationally award-winning University of Wisconsin-Madison Green Infrastructure Master Plan. \n\n\n\nJacob (J.) Blue is a landscape architect and ecologist at SmithGroup with more than 20 years of experience. He is co-author of the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES)\, the Sustainable SITES Handbook\, and was a subject-matter expert for the US Green Building Council’s SITES-AP exam. His work is focused on planning and designing places at the intersection of the built environment and natural systems. He has often been a presenter at national and international conferences including the national ASLA\, APA\, Greater and Greener\, and National Disaster Recovery Conferences and he has twice been an invited speaker on behalf of the US Ambassador to Chile. When not at work\, Jacob is an off-the-grid\, sustainable farmer. He and his family live on a small farm devoted to leaving a small footprint and growing\, as much as possible\, their own food and fuel. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held online via Zoom. The online talk is free and open to the public. A link to access the talk LIVE will be sent to all registered attendees ahead of the event. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, and supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-oct-21/
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: At-Home Water Quality Action
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\nWe regret to inform you that the September 8th Clean Lakes 101 presentation has been canceled. Our speaker is dealing with an unexpected emergency and is unavailable to present. We look forward to hosting Katie Richgels at a future Clean Lakes 101 event next year. \n\n\n\nWe encourage everyone to register and tune in for next month’s presentation on October 20th to learn more about the ongoing efforts of the Yahara CLEAN Compact. Learn more and register. \n\n\n\nWe appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at next month’s Clean Lakes 101. Please direct all questions and comments to info@cleanlakesalliance.org. \n\n\n\nThank you! \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, and supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-sep-101/
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T090000
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: Farm\, Energy\, Water\, & Carbon Markets
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\nJoin us Wednesday\, August 11th to hear about a new program designed to assist farmers in their efforts of environmental stewardship. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR CLEAN LAKES 101\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nJoin us Wednesday\, August 11th for “Farm\, Energy\, Water\, & Carbon Markets\,” sponsored by Virent. We’ll hear Tim Baye and Jessica Niekrasz discuss efforts to develop programming that supports Wisconsin farm carbon management initiatives. Wisconsin Legislative leadership with contributions across the stakeholder spectrum have recently launched an investigation of a comprehensive Farm/Energy/Water/Carbon policy program. The essence of the project is to establish or expand voluntary\, market-driven options for animal agriculture operations’ to more effectively and aggressively manage their farm’s carbon footprint. Components of the project include carbon accounting\, electricity\, nutrient management\, building market-place for lower carbon inputs\, carbon offsets and carbon labeling. \n\n\n\nThis project promotes and supports measuring\, managing\, and monetizing the value of carbon at the farm. Valuing what’s already accomplished\, integrating assets and practices to reduce carbon intensity\, and add (sometimes significantly) to the bottom-line while addressing risks (compliance\, price\, and technical). Using Wisconsin animal enterprises as an initial “targeted” industry\, the program intends to demonstrate that by using off-the-shelf technology and proven practices\, farmers can move to optimize financial benefits from decreasing the carbon intensity of their products. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speakers\n\n\n\nTim Baye is a Professor of Business Development/Energy Finance & State Energy Specialist\, University of Wisconsin. His research and educational programs serve energy industry executives\, professionals\, and policy leaders. He has over 30 years of experience in industrial renewable energy projects and policy\, in education\, executive\, and advisory capacities. \n\n\n\nJessica Niekrasz has years of experience in biogas\, water quality\, and related fields\, as well as an understanding of the regulatory environment that exists today in Wisconsin. She helps companies and organizations connect with potential partners and decision makers to better understand the landscape and grow the business. She is the President of Clean Fuel Partners and the Principal at Clean Fuel Connects. Additionally\, Jessica is the Board Chair at the Wisconsin Biomass Energy Coalition\, a Community Board Member at Clean Lakes Alliance\, and a Board Member at RENEW Wisconsin. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held online via Zoom. The online talk is free and open to the public. A link to access the talk LIVE will be sent to all registered attendees ahead of the event. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. This month’s program sponsor is Virent. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, and supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-aug-21/
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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SUMMARY:Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms in Our Waters
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\nJoin us for this ONLINE edition of Clean Lakes 101 to learn about the issues that impact our lakes! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for “Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms in Our Waters”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nJoin us Wednesday\, July 14th to hear from one of Wisconsin’s leading algae experts discuss the infamous photosynthetic bacteria: cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). Native to every lake and river in Wisconsin\, excessive cyanobacteria growth has major impacts on public health\, lake accessibility\, and the ecosystem as a whole. \n\n\n\nHarmful cyanobacterial blooms (blue-green algae) are an emerging public health concern both worldwide and here in the Yahara Lakes. Blooms are driven by nutrient pollution and the higher temperatures\, longer growing seasons\, and intensifying rainfall events that we are experiencing in Wisconsin as a result of climate change. Learn how you can protect your family and pets by learning how to recognize cyanobacteria and identify potentially harmful levels\, how to reduce exposure and health effects of their toxins\, and how we can all work together to reduce bloom occurrence. \n\n\n\nFor more information and resources see: \n\n\n\nWisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesWisconsin Department of Health Services\n\n\n\nAbout our Speakers\n\n\n\nGina LaLiberte leads response and communication on harmful algal bloom issues as the Statewide Harmful Algal Blooms Coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. She has worked on cyanobacteria\, diatoms\, and other algae for the DNR for the past 21 years. She has a BS in Biology and a MS in Resource Ecology Management from the University of Michigan. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held online via Zoom. The online talk is free and open to the public. A link to access the talk LIVE will be sent to all registered attendees ahead of the event. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, and supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-jul-21/
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210620T235959
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SUMMARY:Loop the Lake 2021
DESCRIPTION:2021 Loop the Lake\n\n\n\nSupport clean\, healthy lakes with Clean Lakes Alliance’s 9th Annual Loop the Lake. Choose to ride\, walk\, run\, or paddle\, from anywhere Saturday\, June 12th – Sunday\, June 20th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOOP THE LAKE 2021 – REGISTER TODAY!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLoop the Lake 2021 is more than a bike ride – it’s an opportunity for our community to rally around our lakes! Due to COVID-19\, we are offering a chance to ride from anywhere for our 2021 Loop the Lake Bike Ride. We invite you to bike\, walk\, run\, paddle\, or simply MOVE for our lakes from Saturday\, June 12th through Sunday\, June 20th. \n\n\n\nAll registered participants will receive a super-soft event tee. Event proceeds will support Clean Lakes Alliance’s work to protect and improve our lakes through on-the-ground projects\, educational programs\, and water quality monitoring. \n\n\n\n2021 Loop the Lake details\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 12th through Sunday\, June 20th\, 2021ANYWHERE!$35 per riderFREE for children 10 & under with purchase of adult registration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR LOOP THE LAKE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Ride: Virtual – choose your own course (Saturday\, June 12th – Sunday\, June 20th)\n\n\n\nParticipants may ride\, walk\, run\, paddle\, or rollerblade along any route they choose! Share your enthusiasm for our lakes and encourage others to join by sharing photos and videos from your Loop the Lake adventure with the #LooptheLake hashtag! \n\n\n\nWant to mimic the original Loop the Lake route? Feel free to head over to Lake Monona and follow the “Lake Loop” bike path clockwise or find a 12-mile loop in your neighborhood! You could also ride around Monona Bay\, Lake Wingra\, or your favorite lakeshore bike path! \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nRegistration includes an event t-shirt. Your registration supports critical work by Clean Lakes Alliance to keep our lakes at the top of the community agenda. \n\n\n\nRegistration: $35 per rider. FREE for children 10 & under with purchase of adult registration. \n\n\n\nIf you would like a shirt size that isn’t listed\, please email us at info@cleanlakesalliance.org. \n\n\n\nRegistrations are transferable but non-refundable. In the event of cancellation\, registrations and sponsorships will not be refunded. Thank you for your donation to Clean Lakes Alliance! \n\n\n\nT-Shirt Distribution \n\n\n\nPlease select your t-shirt size by Monday\, May 10th to make sure you receive your t-shirt before the event. T-shirts can be mailed to your home or business for an additional $5 fee. Otherwise\, you may pick up your t-shirt the week of the event. (Details coming soon!) \n\n\n\nParticipant Safety\n\n\n\nBe safe during the Loop the Lake Bike Ride! Obey all traffic laws\, be careful of cars sharing the road\, and wear a helmet. Participants should obey all social distancing guidelines. \n\n\n\nTerms & Conditions\n\n\n\nBy registering for Loop the Lake\, you agree to our Terms & Conditions. \n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\nWhy did the event change? Due to COVID-19\, we are offering the opportunity to participate from anywhere. \n\n\n\nWhat is the refund policy? Registrations are transferable but non-refundable. In the event of cancellation\, registrations and sponsorships will not be refunded. Thank you for your donation to Clean Lakes Alliance! \n\n\n\nSponsorships\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities\, contact our Executive Director James Tye at james@cleanlakesalliance.org or 608-255-1000.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/loop-the-lake-2021/
CATEGORIES:Loop the Lake Bike Ride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T080000
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101 - Yahara CLEAN Compact: State of the Science
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\nJoin us for this ONLINE edition of Clean Lakes 101 to learn about the state of the science behind water quality in the Yahara lakes. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nAs part of the ongoing efforts of the Yahara CLEAN Compact\, technical experts are evaluating and summarizing the fundamental concepts behind the water quality challenges facing the Yahara lakes. Through this expanded Yahara CLEAN Compact\, we will account for accomplishments and progress to date\, reevaluate phosphorus reduction targets\, and set forth revised strategies\, costs\, and timelines to complete the needed work. Our overarching goal is to remove our five lakes and nine public beaches from the federally impaired waters list. At the same time\, we will promote a culture of watershed sustainability that will benefit this and future generations. \n\n\n\nThe Yahara CLEAN Compact is currently updating our community’s strategy for cleaning up the Yahara lakes. An effective strategy requires an understanding of the state of the science about water quality\, including goals for the lakes\, progress toward those goals\, and which actions have been most effective so far and promise to be most effective in the future. This presentation will summarize the work of the Yahara CLEAN lake science team seeking answers to these questions. \n\n\n\nYahara CLEAN Compact Background \n\n\n\nThe Yahara River Watershed and its five lakes define Dane County and Greater Madison’s sense of place. Lakes Mendota\, Monona\, Wingra\, Waubesa\, and Kegonsa contribute significantly to the region’s economic vitality\, recreational offerings\, and local quality of life. Clean and healthy lakes are truly the benchmark of a healthy community. Large investments over the years have laid the foundation for future water quality improvements. However\, our lakes remain federally impaired with intensifying climate impacts\, such as heavy rain and runoff\, and other headwinds threatening our progress. The Yahara CLEAN Compact seeks to improve the condition and usability of our lakes and beaches. It will do this by expanding and strengthening the community partnership to clean up our lakes\, and unite around a common vision and action plan to which we can be accountable. Ultimately\, it is a promise to cooperatively deliver bold solutions and actionable timelines that will improve water quality in our five Greater Madison lakes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Speakers\n\n\n\nMatt Diebel is Watershed Management Coordinator for Dane County Land & Water Resources Department\, where he develops watershed management tools\, programs and policies\, and evaluates water quality trends. He previously worked for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the water quality and research programs. Matt has a BA in biology from Colorado College and a MS in water resources management and a PhD in limnology from UW-Madison. \n\n\n\nDr. Richard Lathrop has been working on Yahara lake water quality issues since 1975\, first on a two-year federally funded project\, then for the next 33 years as a research limnologist for the Wisconsin DNR. Besides his Yahara lakes research that led to a mid-career PhD from UW-Madison\, Dick has led other successful restoration projects including removing phosphorus by bottom water withdrawal from Devil’s Lake and removing carp from Lake Wingra. After retiring from the WDNR\, Dick continues to work and volunteer on various water-related projects\, including the UW’s North-Temperate Lakes Long-Term Ecological Research project through his Honorary Fellowship appointment at the UW Center for Limnology. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held online via Zoom. The online talk is free and open to the public. A link to access the talk LIVE will be sent to all registered attendees ahead of the event. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences.  \n\n\n\nThe series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, and supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-apr-21/
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101,Community Events
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: Healthy Land\, Healthy Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101: Healthy Land\, Healthy Lakes\nJoin us for this ONLINE edition of Clean Lakes 101 to learn about some of the ongoing lake improvement initiatives spearheaded by Dane County. \n  \nRegister for Clean Lakes 101 \n  \nAbout this Talk\nIn this month’s talk\, we’ll hear from Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and key staff members John Reimer and Kathy Kuntz as they review some of Dane County’s ongoing lake improvement initiatives in the Yahara Watershed. The Dane County Land and Water Resources Department leads and collaborates with organizations and agencies on innovative watershed scale approaches to improve water quality. These approaches vary in size and scope and include new technologies\, research\, and partnerships. \nSuck the Muck: Breakthrough research in 2014 by Dane County in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR)\, discovered that phosphorus concentrations in the stream sediments of Dorn Creek (northeast of Lake Mendota) are seven times greater than nearby crop fields. Much of the stream sediment is known as legacy sediment\, deposits formed by erosion from farm fields accumulating over decades of farming. In the case of Dorn Creek\, this sediment has existed since the late 1800s. For Lake Mendota\, if the accrued legacy sediment remains at the bottom of the streams\, it was calculated that it would take almost 100 years for the phosphorus to continue to leach out of the sediments and enter the lake. In order to reduce phosphorus concentrations and improve water quality decades sooner than 100 years\, Dane County developed an innovative project to remove the phosphorus-laden sediment from the streambeds within the Yahara Watershed. \nYahara River Sediment Removal: Currently\, water comes into the Yahara lakes faster than it goes out. Therefore\, after repetitive and heavy rainfall events\, the lake levels increase and can lead to flooding. The efficient movement of water through each lake is undermined by sediment build-up in the Yahara River. While sediment movement is a naturally occurring process\, the accumulation of sediment in the Yahara River and lakes is greatly increased by human activity\, including urban development and winter sand operations. Today\, two inches of rain takes more than two weeks to leave the Yahara lakes system due to its sluggish nature. \nLand Preservation: Dane County Parks has more than 12\,000 acres of land that staff\, volunteers\, and partner organizations work to protect\, improve\, and restore. These restoration efforts include seed collection\, controlled burns\, forestry management\, invasive species control\, and land purchases. \nClimate Change: In April 2020\, Dane County issued an ambitious and comprehensive economy-wide climate action plan (CAP). The CAP lays out strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from all sources by 50% by 2030 with the ultimate aim of net zero emissions by 2050. Benefits of achieving CAP objectives go beyond climate—many of the strategies outlined in the CAP also yield substantial benefits to our lakes. \nAbout our Speakers\nCounty Executive Joe Parisi has called Dane County home his entire life. Joe sought out public service as a way to give back to a community that has given so much to him. Joe was first elected as County Executive\, the chief elected leader of Dane County\, in 2011 after six years in the State Assembly and eight years as Dane County Clerk. Joe’s priority is to ensure that everyone in our community has access to the opportunity to succeed. He believes investing in people pays big dividends. Joe knows this can work because he experienced it. As a teenager\, Joe dropped out of high school. He was encouraged to return to education through a community program by people who believed in him. So he worked to earn his GED and went on to MATC (now Madison College) and graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in sociology. Now Joe believes it is his turn to give back to ensure that our children’s generation has access to the same opportunities that were available to him. \nKathy Kuntz\, CC-P\, is the Director of the Dane County Office of Energy & Climate Change. Kathy has more than 25 years of experience influencing consumers\, businesses\, and whole communities to adopt sustainable practices and technologies. Her work spans energy and water efficiency\, transportation\, waste reduction\, beneficial electrification\, and renewable energy. Prior to joining Dane County Kathy led Cool Choices\, a nonprofit that worked with businesses and local governments to encourage sustainable practices.Prior to that\, Kathy led Focus on Energy\, Wisconsin’s statewide energy efficiency and renewable energy program. \nJohn Reimer (Dane County) is the Assistant Director of the Dane County Land & Water Resources Department. He specializes in water resources engineering and management. His areas of expertise include water level management\, flood assessment\, lake and river restoration\, and stormwater management. He enjoys communicating complex water resource information and is dedicated to improving Dane County’s resilience to flooding and water quality problems. \nEvent Details\nThis event will be held online via Zoom. The online talk is free and open to the public. A link to access the talk LIVE will be sent to all registered attendees ahead of the event. \nRegister here. \nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, and supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-mar-21/
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210210T090000
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: Love in the Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\nJoin us Wednesday\, February 10th to learn about how some of our lake friends express their love in an underwater world. \nRegister for Clean Lakes 101 \nAbout this Talk – Love in the Lakes\nOrganisms across the globe are faced with the same dilemma – how to pass on their genes to the next generation and give their youngsters the best possible chance at success. Things are no different for the creatures in the Yahara lakes. Pike\, panfish\, plants\, and invertebrates all go to great lengths to find love\, but take wildly different approaches. What makes each strategy successful\, and why? \nDuring the “Love in the Lakes” presentation\, you’ll learn about the mating and reproductive strategies of several important species\, which range from the heartwarming to the bizarre. \nAbout our Speaker\nJustin Chenevert (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources) began his career in water resources hauling laundry baskets of invasive weeds from the muddy Charles River in Boston\, MA. Despite the smell\, he found he loved working with water\, and moved to Madison in 2013 to pursue a master’s degree in Water Resources Management from UW-Madison. Justin worked for Clean Lakes Alliance from 2014 – 2016 in several capacities\, including surveying lake users\, supporting the volunteer water quality monitoring program\, and analyzing water quality data. He is currently employed by the Department of Natural Resources in the Water Monitoring section\, where he works on a variety of projects related to lake water quality\, ecology\, and citizen science. In his free time\, Justin enjoys ice fishing and paddling on the Madison lakes and beyond. \nEvent Details\nThis event will be held online via Zoom. The online talk is free and open to the public. A link to access the talk LIVE will be sent to all registered attendees ahead of the event. \nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. \nThe series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, and supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-feb-21/
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T090000
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: Awards\, Accomplishments\, & Ambitions
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\nOnline registration is now open for the January 13th Clean Lakes 101: Awards\, Accomplishments\, & Ambitions \n  \nRegister for Clean Lakes 101 \n  \nClean Lakes 101: Awards\, Accomplishments\, & Ambitions\nThis special event will feature a presentation from Clean Lakes Alliance staff and recognize our 2021 Clean Lakes Community Award winners! \nThe Clean Lakes Community Awards recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of individuals and businesses working to protect our Yahara lakes. The awards honor the dedication of individuals and organizations making a difference in our watershed. \nJoin us for the awards presentation and a chance to reflect on our 2020 lake accomplishments. \nNominations\nDo you know an inspiring individual or influential group making a difference in the Yahara River Watershed? If so\, please submit an award nomination by 5 p.m. on Tuesday\, December 15th. Nominating an individual or organization is easy and only takes a few minutes to complete. \nClick here to nominate an individual or group for an award. \nAward Categories\n\nNew Lake Partner of the Year (business/organization): A new Lake Partner for Clean Lakes Alliance showing a level of commitment that goes beyond a first-time financial contribution.\nVolunteer of the Year (individual/group): A dedicated individual or group of volunteers working to restore and preserve our Yahara lakes.\nLake Leadership (individual/group): An individual or business\, government entity\, or organization leading by example and demonstrating their commitment to being a catalyst for healthy lakes.\nProject of the Year (individual/group): An initiative or project that improves the health of the Yahara Watershed\nFounders Award (individual/business/organization): A devoted individual\, business\, or organization that has provided foundational support to Clean Lakes Alliance and our Yahara lakes.\n\n2019 Award Winners\n\nNew Lake Partner of the Year Award – Patrick Ellestad of Edward Jones\nIndividual Lake Leadership Award – Jackie Hering of the Big Swell Swim series\nBusiness Lake Leadership Award – Highland Spring Farm\nVolunteer of the Year Award – MSCR Pontoon Program\nFounders Award – Greg Dombrowski\nUrban Project of the Year – Trash Talkers\nRural Project of the Year – Yahara Pride Farms’ manure composting program\nLake Champion – Joanna Burish\nRead more about our 2019 award recipients.\n\nEvent Details\nThis event will be held online via Zoom. The online talk is free and open to the public. A link to access the talk LIVE will be sent to all registered attendees ahead of the event. \nRegister for Clean Lakes 101 \nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\nYahara Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, and supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-jan-21/
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201209T090000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094805
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SUMMARY:Yahara Lakes 101 - A Master Plan for Vilas Park
DESCRIPTION:Yahara Lakes 101\nJoin us for this ONLINE edition of Yahara Lakes 101 to learn about the issues that impact our lakes and hear a brief welcome from City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway! \n  \nRegister for Yahara Lakes 101 \n\n  \n\nAbout this Talk \nIn this month’s talk\, we’ll hear from MSA Senior Landscape Architect Dan Williams and City of Madison Parks Superintendent Eric Knepp as they provide an update on the re-envisioning of Vilas Park\, located on the northern shore of Lake Wingra. The Vilas Park Master Plan will be a framework plan that will help to inform improvements at the park over the next 15-20 years. \nVilas Park was a gift to the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association from William and Anna Vilas in 1904. The MPPDA hired famed landscape gardener (landscape architect) O.C. Simonds to design the iconic park. Simonds’ design called for the dredging of a mostly boggy site along the shores of Lake Wingra to create a lagoon and usable park land. During the same period\, Simonds designed Tenney Park creating the anchor parks of Madison Park and Pleasure Drive. \nToday\, after more than one hundred years\, Vilas Park is experiencing its first large-scale master planning effort. Several plans and park improvements have occurred over time but the current plan encompasses in-depth research of the environs and a robust public engagement process. As a waterfront park\, much of the discussion has been focused on the effect on Lake Wingra’s watershed\, shoreline\, and the lagoon within the park. Other features such as the Native American Mounds enlighten users on the protection of culturally sensitive resources. The presentation will highlight the original ideas and design principles of O.C. Simonds and how current community desires and trends shape a plan for the future with an eye to the past. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speakers\nBeginning with an introduction from City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway \nDan Williams (MSA) With more than 30 years of landscape architectural experience\, Dan takes pride in his ability to make every project\, large or small\, something special. He is energized by the challenges offered by each new site. Dan’s design philosophy is uncomplicated and based on two foundational factors: understanding and vision. Understanding involves developing a solid comprehension of the environmental\, social\, and economic factors related to a project. This knowledge provides a framework for building an inspiring vision for the landscape. \nEric Knepp (City of Madison) has been the Madison Parks Superintendent since 2014. As Superintendent\, he has worked with the community to invest in facilities and partnerships that improve connection to the public’s waterfront. Eric regularly engages with our lakes by swimming\, fishing\, kayaking\, and spending time at the shoreline with his wife\, two kids\, and dog. \nEvent Details\nThis event will be held online via Zoom on Wednesday\, December 9th from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. The online talk is free and open to the public. A link to access the talk LIVE will be sent to all registered attendees ahead of the event. \nRegister: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yahara-lakes-101-a-master-plan-for-vilas-park-registration-128866676699 \nYahara Lakes 101 Lecture Series\nYahara Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. \nThe series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, and media partner the Isthmus.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/yahara-lakes-101-dec-20-2/
CATEGORIES:Yahara Lakes 101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201111T090000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094805
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SUMMARY:Yahara Lakes 101 - A New Vision for the Yahara River Estuary
DESCRIPTION:Yahara Lakes 101 – A New Vision for the Yahara River Estuary\nJoin us for this ONLINE edition of Yahara Lakes 101 to learn about the issues that impact our lakes! \nRegister for Yahara Lakes 101 \nAbout this Talk\nIn this presentation\, we’ll hear from representatives of the Dane County Land & Water Resources Department\, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR)\, UW-Madison\, City of Madison\, and the Town of Westport as they work together to create a long-term vision for a portion of the Cherokee-Yahara River Estuary.  \nThe approximately 670-acre project area represents the primary inlet of water into Lake Mendota and is designated an Area of Special Natural Resource Interest (ASNRI) by the WDNR. Located on the north side of Lake Mendota\, stakeholders seek to develop a long-term rehabilitation plan that will enhance (i) recreation\, (ii) fisheries and wildlife\, (iii) water quality and vegetation\, and (iv) erosion and sediment trapping in the estuary. Key efforts include dedicated outreach initiatives such as public meetings\, online surveys\, and workshops to better understand local needs. Our speakers will report results from the joint effort and outcomes of the public engagement process.  \nAbout our Speakers\nJohn Reimer (Dane County) is the Assistant Director of the Dane County Land & Water Resources Department. He specializes in water resources engineering and management. His areas of expertise include water level management\, flood assessment\, lake and river restoration\, and stormwater management. He enjoys communicating complex water resource information and is dedicated to improving Dane County’s resilience to flooding and water quality problems.  \nChin Wu (UW-Madison) is a Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is also a faculty member of the Limnology and Marine Science\, and Geological Engineering Programs. His research areas include coastal sustainability\, wetland and lake restoration\, water safety\, and flood assessment and mitigation in the Yahara River chain of lakes. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and is devoted to addressing challenges of water resources science/engineering interacting with human activities under a changing climate. \nEric Knepp (City of Madison) has been the Madison Parks Superintendent since 2014. As Superintendent\, he has worked with the community to invest in facilities and partnerships that improve connection to the public’s waterfront. Eric regularly engages with our lakes by swimming\, fishing\, kayaking\, and spending time at the shoreline with his wife\, two kids\, and dog.  \nDavid Rowe (WDNR) is a native of Middleton\, Wisconsin\, and has completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from UW-Madison\, Bachelor of Science Education in Biology from UW-Oshkosh\, and a Masters in Fisheries Biology from Iowa State University. He began his career with the WDNR in 1998 as a Fisheries Research Technician and has held positions as Fisheries Management Technician in Antigo\, and as Fisheries Biologist in Green Bay. Currently\, David is the Fisheries Team Supervisor for the Fitchburg Fisheries Team and responsible for WDNR fisheries management in Columbia\, Dane\, Grant\, Green\, Iowa\, Lafayette\, Richland\, Rock\, and Sauk Counties.  \nEvent Details\nThis event will be held online via Zoom. The online talk is free and open to the public. A link to access the talk LIVE will be sent to all registered attendees ahead of the event. \nYahara Lakes 101 Lecture Series\nYahara Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, and media partner the Isthmus.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/yahara-lakes-101-nov-20/
CATEGORIES:Yahara Lakes 101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T090000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094805
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SUMMARY:Yahara Lakes 101\, Leaf-Free Streets: Reducing Urban Phosphorus
DESCRIPTION:Yahara Lakes 101\nJoin us for this ONLINE edition of Yahara Lakes 101 to learn about the issues that impact our lakes! \nRegister for Yahara Lakes 101 \nAbout this Talk\nTrees have long been a valued feature of the urban landscape. They provide a host of benefits such as habitat\, aesthetics\, energy savings\, and noise reduction. Trees are also an important part of the urban hydrologic cycle. The functions and value of trees have recently gained attention as viable tools in the management of urban stormwater.  \nResearch on the interactions between urban trees and stormwater quantity and quality has revealed a double-edged sword. A community with dense overhead tree canopy may benefit from reduced stormwater runoff volume through interception\, transpiration\, and infiltration but may also suffer from excess nutrients leached to nearby receiving waters from leaf litter. This presentation will highlight ongoing research that will help environmental managers assess how municipal leaf collection and street cleaning programs can limit the amount of phosphorus in stormwater runoff.  \nAbout our Speaker\nBill Selbig is a research hydrologist at the Upper Midwest Water Science Center of the U.S Geological Survey. For the past 25 years his research has focused on characterization of pollutants in urban runoff\, identification of their sources\, and evaluation of the techniques and practices designed to treat them. Much of his research has been used to stimulate or amend stormwater policy and guidance in the United States. Bill also leads a team of USGS scientists who study urban stormwater and green infrastructure around the Great Lakes as part of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. In addition to his work at the USGS\, Bill serves as science advisor for several national stormwater research groups.  \nEvent Details\nThis event will be held online via Zoom. The online talk is free and open to the public. A link to access the talk LIVE will be sent to all registered attendees ahead of the event. \nYahara Lakes 101 Lecture Series\nYahara Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. \nThe series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, and media partner the Isthmus.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/yahara-lakes-101-oct-20/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational Events,Yahara Lakes 101
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200912
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SUMMARY:Fore! Lakes Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Fore! Lakes Golf Outing\nFriday\, September 11\, 2020\nNakoma Golf Club\n4145 Country Club Road\nMadison\, WI 53711\nLEARN MORE\n  \n  \nContact us at 608-255-1000 learn about opportunities for the 2020 event\, including foursomes and sponsorships. \nAbout Fore! Lakes\nClean Lakes Alliance hosts the annual Fore! Lakes Golf Outing to support ongoing lake protection and improvement efforts. The event is designed\, organized\, and led by a team of dedicated and talented volunteers. \nDedicated volunteers and committee members enlist community volunteers and secure sponsors for 18 holes and prizes for a raffle. By bringing in foursomes\, Fore! Lakes draws in new stakeholders to our lake improvement efforts. \nWe are pleased to partner with Nakoma Golf Club for this event on Friday\, September 11\, 2020. \nFore! Lakes Golf Outing fulfills public outreach and community involvement elements of Clean Lakes Alliance’s mission\, strengthens public-private partnerships\, raises funds for our operations and projects to improve water quality\, and builds partnerships with the golfing community. \nFore! Lakes Sponsors\nClick here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities\, or contact Development Director Laura Strickland at laura@cleanlakesalliance.org.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/2020-fore-lakes-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Nakoma Golf Club\, 4145 Country Club Rd.\, Madison\, WI\, 53711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fore! Lakes Golf Outing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T090000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094805
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SUMMARY:Yahara Lakes 101: Shorelines\, Clean Water\, & Healthy Lakes
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nYahara Lakes 101\nJoin us for this ONLINE edition of Yahara Lakes 101 to learn about the issues that impact our lakes! \n  \n\n\nRegister for Yahara Lakes 101\n\n\nAbout this Talk\nAs the interface between our continually-changing landscapes and lakes\, shorelands are a critical component to maintaining healthy and balanced aquatic ecosystems. So what does a healthy shoreline look like? \nIn this month’s ONLINE Yahara Lakes 101 talk\, Patrick Goggin from the Extension Lakes program at UW-Stevens Point will present on characteristics of natural shorelines and how systems of native plants provide significant benefits to our lakes and rivers. Based on work the Extension Lakes team is doing\, this talk will highlight the biodiversity of wildlife and plants that utilize the land-water zone of shorelands and call attention to current challenges related to shoreland health.  \nAttendees will find Patrick’s overview of the Wisconsin’s Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grants program particularly helpful – a grant that identifies improvements that any waterfront property owner can embark on to enhance wildlife habitat and promote clean water on their waterbody. Lastly\, Patrick will provide a guided tour of the Healthy Lakes and Rivers website portal\, a tool to help lakefront property owners understand and implement beneficial actions in their own communities.  \nAbout our Speaker\nPatrick Goggin works with the Extension Lakes team\, collaborating on the development of educational programming and materials for people of the lakes. Areas of interest for him include helping lake organizations with their community goals\, sharing lake management tools and resources for aquatic ecosystems\, and aiding people in gaining a better understanding and appreciation for the native flora of Wisconsin lakeshores. He works for the University of Wisconsin-Steven’s Point College of Natural Resources and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension out of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Service Center in Rhinelander. \nEvent Details\nThis event will be held online via Zoom. The online talk is free and open to the public. A link to access the talk LIVE will be sent to all registered attendees ahead of the event. \nYahara Lakes 101 Lecture Series\nYahara Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. \nThe series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsors First Weber Foundation and Johnson Financial Group\, monthly sponsor Madison Area Technical College\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, supporting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, and media partner the Isthmus. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/yahara-lakes-101-sep-20/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational Events,Yahara Lakes 101
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