Frozen Assets: Frozen Skate 2023
2023-01-30 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin
Do you want to build a snowman? Join us for a “Frozen” Skate as part of Frozen Assets week, sponsored by Cassin Wolfe, Modern Woodmen of America, at The Edgewater, with special guests Elsa and Anna and a few of their friends! Stop in the Icehouse for some “Frozen” treats including snow cones (adult versions too!) and more. Warm up with sip of hot cocoa and munch on The Edgewater’s Snowman Snack Mix.

Frozen Assets: Tropical Tuesday 2023
2023-01-31 17:00 - 21:00 | The Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Our Tropical Tuesday skate will have you on island time! Grab a lei and feel the cool Lake Mendota breeze as you jam to Jimmy Buffet around the rink.

Warm up with our Lakeside Luau with the Madison Downtowners, Madison Magnet, Smart Growth, and NAIOP in The Boathouse at The Edgewater with some of our summer favorites including The Boathouse Margarita and the Mendota Colada, Hawaiian pizzas and our favorite steel drum duo. This event is part of the nine-day Frozen Assets Festival, which celebrates our lakes as a year-round asset.

Frozen Assets: Youth Hockey Skate 2023
2023-02-01 17:00 - 21:00 | The Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Wear your youth hockey jersey and skate for free as we celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day. Head over to The Boathouse at The Edgewater to watch the UW Badger Women’s Basketball team take on Ohio State. This event is part of the nine-day Frozen Assets week, which celebrates our lakes as one of community’s greatest assets.

Frozen Night Out 2023
2023-02-02 16:00 - 18:00 | The Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Celebrate the year-round beauty of Greater Madison with a “Frozen Night Out” on Thursday, February 2nd!

REGISTER FOR FROZEN NIGHT OUT

The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Clean Lakes Alliance for this free-for-members event at The Edgewater that coincides with the 2023 Frozen Assets Festival. Join us for networking, drinks, s’mores and games in a community that never really freezes.

In addition to Frozen Night Out inside The Edgewater, there will be outdoor activities as part of the weeklong Frozen Assets Festival including ice sculptures and games, skating and more. Attendees are encouraged to look the part by wearing your best winter themed attire!

Game Ticket Pricing:$20 for a pack of 5 (available for purchase during registration or at the event)Tickets can be used for: “Price is Right” Wheel, Plinko, Punch Wall, Raffles

Prizes include a foursome of golf at Nakoma Golf Club, a stay at The Edgewater, gift cards and more!

Lead sponsor: Johnson Financial Group

Accelerate sponsors: 1901 Inc., EUA, Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin, US Bank

Small and Emerging Business Sponsor: Aberdean Consulting

Venue sponsor: The Edgewater

Frozen Assets: Pond Hockey Tournament 2023
2023-02-02 16:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-03 17:00 - 20:00 | The Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
NEW! Join us for the first ever Frozen Assets Pond Hockey Tournament on rinks built right on frozen Lake Mendota! Come early for a stop at The Boathouse at The Edgewater for a brew from the beer garden and then gather round the rinks. Teams will play from 4 – 8 p.m., with the finals on Friday, February 3rd.

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Frozen Assets: Brewgrass and Kites Night Fly
2023-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 | The Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Friday Night Brewgrass Concert, 6-8 p.m.

Surprise! We’ve planned a pop-up Winter Friday Night Brewgrass concert. Summer concert goers wear their favorite flannel and get ready for Friday Fish Fry from the Icehouse at 5 p.m., music at 6 p.m. – and don’t forget your favorite brews on tap.

Kites on Mendota – Night Fly, Dusk

For the first time, large show kites from the Wisconsin Kiter’s Club will dot the sky over Lake Mendota at night! These LED-lit kites will fly high in the air for a unique nighttime display.

Ice Sculpture Display Lighting, 6 p.m.

After a week of work, we’ll have the Art Below Zero sculptures finished and ready to light for the night!

All events are part of the nine-day Frozen Assets week celebration. The festival celebrates our community’s lakes as a year-round asset.

Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk 2023
2023-02-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Wisconsin
Join Clean Lakes Alliance for our Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 4th, 2023 at 10 a.m. and run or walk ENTIRELY on a frozen lake!

Take a break from the hilly pavement and bring your stride to the ice. In this 5K race, participants will run, walk, or snowshoe across the ice on iconic Lake Mendota with beautiful views of downtown Madison. The course will start and end at The Edgewater, right in the heart of the Frozen Assets Festival!

WALK OR RUN IN THE FROZEN ASSETS 5K

Registration

Your registration to this event includes admission to the race, an event t-shirt, and optional chip timing! Online registration closes Monday, January 30th for in-person participants. Registration closes on Sunday, February 5th for virtual participants. The registration pricing schedule is below:

$45 In-Person Participant : Through Monday, January 30th at 11:59 p.m.

$50 Day-of Registration : Saturday, February 4th (Register at The Edgewater from 8 – 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 4th or at early packet pickup at The Edgewater on Wednesday, February 1st from 3-7 p.m.))

$55 Virtual Participant : Includes shipping charges for t-shirt and event materials

FREE for children 10 & under with purchase of adult registration

Best of all, your registration supports work to protect and improve water quality in our lakes!

REGISTER FOR THE FROZEN ASSETS 5K RUN/WALK

Divisions

The event will be chip-timed for runners, or sign up for the walk pass for an untimed event. The top three male and female finishers will receive awards. Or, register to participate virtually.

Packet Pick Up

Early Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, February 1st, 3-7 p.m. Beat the rush on race day and pick up your packet early on 5th floor of The Edgewater (immediately inside The Edgewater’s entrance from the parking garage).

Same-Day Packet Pick Up: Saturday, February 4th, 8-9:30 a.m. INSIDE The Edgewater on Level 5 (immediately inside The Edgewater’s entrance from the parking garage on the ice rink level).

Virtual Participants: Clean Lakes Alliance will mail your t-shirt(s) and event materials to you in mid-February.

T-Shirts

If you choose to participate virtually, your t-shirt(s) will be mailed to you in mid-February.

Ice Access

You may access the ice down The Edgewater outdoor stairs, indoors through The Edgewater, at the end of N. Carroll Street to the west, and from James Madison Park to the east.

Terms & Conditions of Entry

By registering for this event, you agree to the Frozen Assets 5K Terms & Conditions of Entry. All entrants must read and agree to this declaration.

Frozen Assets Festival

The annual Frozen Assets Festival will take place on Saturday, February 4th at The Edgewater. As always, this family-friendly daytime event will be FREE and open to all. Learn more at cleanlakesalliance.org/frozen-assets.

Weather

Race organizers reserve the right to alter the course due to factors including, but not limited to, ice conditions and weather. If conditions are deemed unsafe, the event may be canceled or moved to an alternate location. Participants will be notified of any changes ahead of the event.

Free Post-race Beverage

All participants 21+ will receive a ticket for a free Michelob Ultra or Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer compliments of Wisconsin Distributors. This complimentary beverage will be available on the Boathouse Deck from 10:30 a.m. – noon.

The Market Café and Icehouse at the Edgewater

The Market Café on the 7th floor and the Icehouse on the 5th floor will be open for coffee and grab-n-go breakfast starting at 7 a.m.

Sponsorships

If you would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, email our Development Director Alex Vitanye at alex@cleanlakesalliance.org.

FAQs

Is there parking available? Participants may pay to park at The Edgewater parking ramp. The ramp fills up quickly, so plan to arrive with plenty of time before the run/walk begins. You may also find street parking or use City of Madison parking ramps.

When can I check in or pick up my race packet? Participant check-in and registration the day of the event will begin at 8 a.m. on LEVEL 5 of The Edgewater. The run/walk will begin promptly at 10 a.m. on Lake Mendota.

What shoes should I wear? Participants are encouraged to choose their preferred footwear with weather, ice, and snow conditions in mind. Past runners and walkers have worn spikes, boots, snowshoes, and regular running/tennis shoes.

What is the course like? The 5K course begins off the end of The Edgewater’s pier. Runners and walkers will head out toward Picnic Point, past the Memorial Union, before looping back and finishing at The Edgewater.

Where can I leave personal items during the 5K? We strongly encourage you to only bring items you will use while walking or running. Any bags or gear left at The Edgewater or on Lake Mendota will not be locked or supervised. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

What happens if ice conditions are unsafe? Clean Lakes Alliance will make every effort to hold this event, while keeping safety in mind for all competitors. If conditions are deemed unsafe, the event may be cancelled or moved to an alternate location, with entrance fees being considered a tax-deductible donation to support our lakes. Participants will be notified of any changes ahead of the event.

What is the refund policy? Registrations are transferrable if you become unable to attend. In the event the Frozen Assets 5k Run/Walk needs to be canceled for weather, ice conditions, or any other circumstance, registrants can request a full refund for the price of the participation fee, excluding eventbrite fees.

Frozen Assets 2023
2023-02-04 10:00 - 2023-02-05 14:00 | The Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join Clean Lakes Alliance on Saturday, February 4th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Frozen Assets! The family-friendly festival on frozen Lake Mendota and at The Edgewater helps connect the community with the lake through free winter activities.

Festival attendees can see skydiving, figure skating, dance, speed skating, science, and large show kite demonstrations. Festival goers can also try pond hockey, snowshoeing, and skating; meet Bucky Badger, see the Mary B. Iceboat up close, and more!

The day will start with the annual Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk on frozen Lake Mendota. Starting and finishing at The Edgewater, the run/walk is the only 5K in North America held entirely on a frozen lake. Registration includes a soft t-shirt compliments of Lands’ End and a post-race beer/seltzer (21+) compliments of Michelob Ultra. Kids 10 and under can participate for free with a registered adult.

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Each year, this FUNraiser, FRIENDraiser, and FUNDraiser highlights the year-round value of our lakes, while raising money to protect our waters through lake improvement projects, educational programming, and our volunteer water quality monitoring program.

When the lakes freeze in Greater Madison, they become our largest parks. Clean Lakes Alliance hopes community members and visiting guests can interact with our “frozen assets” and appreciate their importance, even in the middle of the winter. For more information about Frozen Assets, including events and times, visit: cleanlakesalliance.org/frozen-assets.

Clean Lakes 101: The Lake Mendota Dugout Canoe Discovery
2023-03-08 08:00 - 09:00 | Wisconsin
Clean Lakes 101

Join us on Wednesday, March 8th to learn about the discovery of ancient native canoes in Lake Mendota. Choose from an in-person or virtual hybrid edition of this Clean Lakes 101 presentation. Register as an in-person attendee or to receive a Zoom link through your confirmation email and watch virtually.

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About this Talk

In 2021, Maritime Archaeologist Tamara Thomsen found a dugout canoe in Lake Mendota that dated to AD 800. Its recovery that year made international news, and it was selected as one of the top 10 archaeological discoveries in 2021. In 2022, another canoe was found in the same location and this one dates to 1,000 BC, making it the oldest canoe in the Great Lakes Region. Both canoes are now undergoing a three-year preservation process at the State Historical Preservation Facility. Dr. James Skibo will discuss the discovery, recovery, preservation, and ongoing research related to these finds.

About our Speaker

Dr. James M. Skibo is the Wisconsin State Archaeologist at the Wisconsin Historical Society. As the people’s archaeologist he is responsible for using the state’s 36,000 archaeological sites to tell our rich history. Prior to this appointment he was a Distinguished Professor at Illinois State University where he wrote or edited 11 books and dozens of peer reviewed articles on pottery, archaeological theory, and the archaeology of the Great Lakes. He has worked in the Philippines, the American Southwest, and for 20 years on the south shore of LakeSuperior.

Event Details

This 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.

A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants via the Eventbrite confirmation email.

Clean Lakes 101 Lecture Series

Clean 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 sponsor First Weber Foundation, hosting sponsor The Edgewater, supporting sponsors National Guardian Life Insurance Company and Alliant Energy, and media sponsor WKOW.

Clean Lakes 101 - From Waste to Worth: Phosphorus Recovery and Reuse
2023-04-13 08:00 - 09:00 | The Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Clean Lakes 101

Join us for this in-person or virtual hybrid edition of Clean Lakes 101 to learn about how phosphorus recovered from wastewater not only benefits our local waterways, but can be reused within the food system. Register as an in-person attendee or to receive a Zoom link through your confirmation email and watch virtually.

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About this Talk

Phosphorus is an essential nutrient. Every day people consume phosphorus as part of their diet and in products they use. Eventually some of this phosphorus becomes waste and ends up in wastewater. Most wastewater in the Madison area is reclaimed by the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, where phosphorus is recovered for beneficial reuse within the food system. This presentation will explain how the District recovers nutrients like phosphorus from wastewater for beneficial reuse while working to protect local water resources.

About our Speaker

Matt Seib serves as the process and research engineer at the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District. In this role, Matt is involved in several areas of the District, including daily operations, innovation, planning studies, and capital improvements projects. He also partners with faculty at the University of Wisconsin focused on wastewater technology and resource recovery research. Matt is involved in several water industry advocacy organizations such as the Water Environment Federation and Water Research Foundation. He holds a PhD from Marquette University in civil engineering with a specialization in anaerobic biotechnology and also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mali, working on community water and sanitation development efforts.

Event Details

This 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.

A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants via the confirmation email.

Clean Lakes 101 Lecture Series

Clean 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 sponsor First Weber Foundation, hosting sponsor The Edgewater, supporting sponsors National Guardian Life Insurance Company and Alliant Energy, and media sponsor WKOW.

2023 Community Breakfast
2023-05-03 07:00 - 09:30 | Wisconsin
2023 Clean Lakes Community Breakfast

“Our Past Can Shape Our Future”

Date: Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023Time: 7 – 8 a.m. coffee and conversation, 8 – 9:30 a.m. breakfast and programLocation: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center (1 John Nolen Dr., Madison)

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About the event

Please join us for our Clean Lakes Community Breakfast on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023! We will continue the tradition of bringing together our watershed’s premier scientists, business and organizational leaders, heads of government, and officials from the Ho-Chunk Nation to learn more about the lakes (originally known as Teejop) and new opportunities for continued collaboration and progress.

Clean Lakes Alliance and its fellow Yahara CLEAN Compact members will highlight the latest science and Renew the Blue stakeholder guidance that will direct future cleanup actions.

About our keynote speaker

Samantha Skenandore is a Federal Indian and Tribal Law-experienced attorney for Quarles, and an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation. She previously served as an elected Associate Justice for the Ho-Chunk Nation Supreme Court. As a rights-of-nature proponent, she supports advocating for laws that protect land and water.

Thank you sponsors!

Presented by: Foley and Lardner LLPMajor sponsors: Alliant Energy, CG Schmidt, Lands’ End, Hovde Properties, Johnson Financial Group, Madison Gas and Electric, UW Health, WKOW 27 News

Rain Garden Workshop
2023-05-16 10:00 - 14:30 | Holy Wisdom Monastery, Madison
This workshop will cover benefits, considerations and design strategies related to rain gardens. The morning session will involve an indoor presentation with Q&A designed to give participants the knowledge and resources needed to install down spout or rain gardens of their own.

After lunch, we will roll up our sleeves and get some hands-on experience, working together on a rain garden install on the Monastery grounds. The afternoon portion is optional and space is limited. To be included in this part, check ‘I want participate in the afternoon hands-on garden planting’ when registering. If this checkbox is unavailable, this session has reached capacity.

This event is hosted in partnership with our friends at Holy Wisdom Monastery.

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Schedule

10:00 am – Indoor presentation with Q&A, resource sharing12:00 pm – Lunch1:00 pm – Outdoor rain garden install (optional, space is limited)

Leader

UW Extension Lakes Educator Paul Skawinski will lead this workshop. He is the author and photographer of the popular field guide Aquatic Plants of the Upper Midwest, now in its fourth edition. In addition to his position at Extension Lakes, Paul also teaches Aquatic Plant Taxonomy at UW-Stevens Point and has been working with aquatic ecosystem management for nearly 20 years.

Location

This is an in-person event at Holy Wisdom Monastery

Cost

$25/person

Registration

Please register by May 2, 2023. The afternoon session is limited and will close when full.

Clean Lakes 101: Beach Testing on the Yahara Lakes
2023-06-14 08:00 - 09:00 | The Edgewater Madison, Madison
Clean Lakes 101

Join us for this in-person or virtual hybrid edition of Clean Lakes 101 to learn about how water quality is monitored at beaches within Dane County. Register as an in-person attendee or to receive a Zoom link through your confirmation email and watch virtually.

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About this Talk

Every summer, staff from Public Health Madison & Dane County take on the task of monitoring area beaches. Samples are collected and brought back to the lab for testing. Staff test for bacteria and cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). It’s these test results that decide if a beach is open or closed for swimming. Closures are updated online and signs posted at the beach to warn people to stay out of the water when bacteria or cyanobacteria levels are high. This presentation will highlight the importance of recreational water quality monitoring and take you through a day at the beach from sample collection to sample results.

About our Speaker

Jennifer Lavender Braun serves at the lead microbiologist for Public Health Madison & Dane County. In this role, Jennifer oversees microbiology testing for drinking water, swim and whirl pools, and Dane County beaches. Prior to her current position, Jennifer worked at the US EPA National Exposure Research Lab in Cincinnati, OH and the City of Racine Health Department Lab. At the US EPA, Jennifer worked on the National Epidemiological and Environmental Assessment of Recreational Water. This study helped inform the 2012 updated recreational water quality standards that factored in the use of newer rapid methods. During her time in Racine, Jennifer worked on method development for one of these rapid method, qPCR, which is now the standard test method for beaches in that area. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, and a Master of Science in Applied Molecular Biology, both from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

Event Details

This event will be held at The Edgewater – 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.

A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants via the Eventbrite confirmation email.

Clean Lakes 101 Lecture Series

Clean 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 sponsor First Weber Foundation, hosting sponsor The Edgewater, supporting sponsors National Guardian Life Insurance Company and Alliant Energy, and media sponsor WKOW.

2023 Loop the Lake
2023-06-17 08:00 - 14:00 | Olbrick Park, 3527 Atwood Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin, 53714, United States
Support clean, healthy lakes with Clean Lakes Alliance’s 11th 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 17th.

Loop 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.

Saturday, June 17th at Olbrich Park (3527 Atwood Avenue, Madison)Course open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with an optional group start at 9 a.m.$45 per in-person rider (through June 15th), FREE for children 10 & under with purchase of adult registration$50 day-of registration at Olbrich Park$55 per virtual rider (includes t-shirt mailing fees)Registration fee includes super soft t-shirt courtesy of Lands’ End, a day-of beverage courtesy of Wisconsin Distributors, and a food cart item.

Register for Loop the Lake

Thank you sponsors!

2023 Lakeside Chat
2023-07-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Wisconsin
Join Clean Lakes Alliance board members & staff, Dane Buy Local members & staff, and other donors for a lakeside chat on Lake Monona.

Enjoy a sponsored beverage, appetizers, and a cash bar at this Clean Lakes Alliance friend-raising event.

Date: Tuesday, July 18th Time: 4 – 6 p.m. Location: The East Side Club (3735 Monona Drive) RSVP: rsvp@cleanlakesalliance.org No charge to attend!

Clean Lakes 101: Investigating Glacial Lake Yahara
2023-08-09 08:00 - 09:00 | The Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Clean Lakes 101

Join us for this in-person or virtual hybrid edition of Clean Lakes 101 to learn about the existence and demise of glacial Lake Yahara. Register as an in-person attendee or to receive a Zoom link through your confirmation email and watch virtually.

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About this Talk

Following the retreat of the last glaciers from Wisconsin a glacial lake formed along the retreating ice margin in the Madison area. Known as glacial Lake Yahara, this lake covered the footprint of the modern four lakes of Madison at a slightly higher lake level and persisted for several thousand years following local deglaciation.

In conjunction with research into a nearby, former glacial lake in Dodge and Jefferson counties, a series of sediment cores was collected from low-lying marshes in the Madison area. These targeted locations would have been inundated by glacial Lake Yahara but exposed as the lake level eventually fell. The cores provide chronologic and environmental data on the existence and demise of this lake.

About our Speaker

Eric Carson is a research geologist with the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; he is also currently serving as Interim Director and State Geologist for the WGNHS. He received his B.S. (Geology) from West Virginia University, and both his M.S. (Geology) and Ph.D. (double major, Geology and Geography) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has 20 years’ experience in academia and research. His research at the WGNHS investigates the timing of the last glaciation in Wisconsin, processes associated with rivers and flooding, and how landscapes evolve over timescales ranging from thousands to tens of millions of years.

Event Details

This 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.

A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants in a confirmation email.

Clean Lakes 101 Lecture Series

Clean 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 sponsor First Weber Foundation, hosting sponsor The Edgewater, supporting sponsors National Guardian Life Insurance Company and Alliant Energy, and media sponsor WKOW.

Clean Lakes 101: Healthy Lakes, Healthy Climate
2023-09-13 08:00 - 09:00 | The Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Clean Lakes 101

Join us for this in-person or virtual hybrid edition of Clean Lakes 101 to hear about Dane County’s many projects to keep our lakes clean and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Register as an in-person attendee or to receive a Zoom link through your confirmation email and watch virtually.

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About this Talk

Hear from Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and Laura Hicklin, Director of Dane County’s Land & Water Resources Department as they describe the County’s many projects to keep our lakes clean and mitigate the impacts of climate change. From more extreme weather with increased rain in the spring, to dryer, hotter summers and winters, the risks of climate change become clearer all time. These changes are exacerbating existing threats to the Yahara lakes, such as increased phosphorus runoff.

During this presentation, you’ll learn the latest information about specific projects that advance Renew the Blue such as Suck the Muck, manure treatment, and conservation cover programs, along with updates on aquatic plant management, lake levels, Yahara River sediment removal, and the ongoing efforts to combat climate change.

About our Speakers

Dane County Executive: Joe Parisi has called Dane County home his entire life. He 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 6 years in the State Assembly and 8 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. 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. Joe and his wife, Erin Thornley Parisi, raised their two daughters on Madison’s east side. With a population of more than 500,000 and an annual county budget of $600 million, Dane is Wisconsin’s second largest county. Dane County has the highest private sector job and population growth in Wisconsin.

Laura Hicklin: Laura Hicklin is the Director of the Dane County Land & Water Resources Department. The Land & Water Resources Department protects and enhances the natural, cultural, and historic resources of Dane County; provides the County’s residents with a broad array of accessible, high quality resource-based recreational services and facilities; and supports residents, communities, local governments, and other agencies and organizations in their resource management and protection activities. Laura’s goal is to bring civility to challenging discussions about natural resource management in Dane County.

Event Details

This 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.

A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants in a confirmation email.

Clean Lakes 101 Lecture Series

Clean 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 sponsor First Weber Foundation, hosting sponsor The Edgewater, supporting sponsors National Guardian Life Insurance Company and Alliant Energy, and media sponsor WKOW.

Clean Lakes 101: Overcoming Barriers to Local Water Quality Progress
2023-11-08 08:00 - 09:00 | The Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Clean Lakes 101

Join us for this Clean Lakes 101 on Wednesday, November 8th to hear about progress being made to improve water quality in the Yahara Watershed. Register as an in-person attendee or to receive a Zoom link through your confirmation email and watch virtually.

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About this Talk

What is needed to make substantial progress on improving water quality in the Yahara Watershed? Many amazing people and partnerships are working hard on this immense challenge. Eric will focus this talk on two aspects that are starting to enter more into the water quality conversation and how they can be implemented: 1) balancing the watershed phosphorus budget and 2) increasing perennial agroecosystems. Reducing the supply of phosphorus that is available for transport from land to water is critical for long-term success. Recent progress in dairy nutrition and manure export are helping but we still have room for improvement. As a complementary approach, increasing the number of acres devoted to perennial agroecosystems – such as well-managed, rotational grazing of dairy heifers – can prevent existing phosphorus in watershed soils from being transported downstream while providing many other benefits.

About our Speaker

Eric Booth

Eric Booth is an associate research scientist at UW-Madison in the Departments of Plant & Agroecosystem Sciences and Civil & Environmental Engineering. He holds a BS in environmental engineering from UW-Madison (2004), MS in hydrologic science from UC-Davis (2006), and PhD in limnology from UW-Madison (2011). His disciplinary background has water as a centerpiece and includes topics such as hydroecology, impacts of climate and land-use change, urban stormwater management, wetland/stream restoration, water quality, groundwater hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, environmental history, agroecology, remote sensing, and numerical modeling. In addition, Eric also served as an official delegate to Clean Lakes Alliance’s Yahara CLEAN Compact that produced RENEW THE BLUE: A Community Guide for Cleaner Lakes & Beaches in the Yahara Watershed and has contributed to many State of the Lakes reports for the organization.

Event Details

This 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.

A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants via the confirmation email.

Clean Lakes 101 Lecture Series

Clean 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 sponsor First Weber Foundation, hosting sponsor The Edgewater, supporting sponsors National Guardian Life Insurance Company and Alliant Energy, and media sponsor WKOW.

Mendota Freeze begins
2023-12-01 07:00 - 23:59 | Wisconsin
On Friday, December 1st, 2023 Clean Lakes Alliance will kick off its 12th annual Mendota Freeze Contest. Calling on weather watchers and ice experts of all ages, the contest asks people to guess the official ice-on date for Lake Mendota. All entries to correctly guess the date will be entered to win a $1,000 gift card, courtesy of Lands’ End. Make your guess beginning on Friday, December 1st, 2023.

CANCELED - Friends of Clean Lakes Open House
2023-12-13 15:30 - 18:30 | 150 E. Gilman Street Madison WI 53703, 150 E. Gilman Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED!

We are hoping you can join or renew your friendship with Clean Lakes Alliance and join us at a holiday cookie tasting at our office!

Wednesday, December 13thClean Lakes Alliance Office (office provided in-kind by Foley & Lardner, LLP)150 E. Gilman St, Suite 2600Madison, WI 537033:30-6:30 p.m.

Renew Donation & RSVP to Open House

Enjoy conversations with the Clean Lakes Alliance Team and taste their favorite holiday cookies.

If you can’t make it, but would still like to renew your donation, we would LOVE to have your support before the end of the year! Every dollar we receive now will ensure we can fund important projects in the new year!

Frozen Assets Fundraiser
2024-01-27 20:00 - 23:59 | The Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Frozen Assets Fundraiser, presented by Associated Bank and The Edgewater

Frozen Assets – Madison’s most fashionable fundraiser, is back at The Edgewater on Saturday, January 27th for the first time in four years!

Purchase Frozen Assets Fundraiser Tickets

Frozen Assets Fundraiser details

Saturday, January 27th, 20248 p.m. – MidnightThe Edgewater (1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison)Tickets: $150 each

Frozen Assets Fundraiser theme

Step on the gondola at The Edgewater and transform yourself to a Madison you’ve never seen. You’re high in the mountains at the exclusive Mendota Moonlight Club with breathtaking views of the most studied lake in the world below. Get ready for an unforgettable night of drinks, dancing, and vibrant decor.

High above the capital city, this club will light up the sky with its energy and excitement. Join the elite crowd in the mountains of Madison for a night you’ll never forget!

Frozen Assets week

The Frozen Assets Fundraiser is part of a 10-day, community-wide event. Frozen Assets is a FUNraiser, FRIENDraiser, and FUNDraiser which highlights the year-round value of our lakes, while raising money to protect our waters through lake improvement projects, educational programming, and our volunteer water quality monitoring program.

Be sure to keep an eye on Clean Lakes Alliance email and social media for updates on the popular Frozen Assets Festival and 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 3rd, as well as:

Pond hockey tournament

Kites on Mendota

Clean Lakes 101 Science Café and networking event

Nightly skating and engagement events at The Edgewater

See the entire week of Frozen Assets events.

History of the Frozen Assets Fundraiser

Frozen Assets, held at The Edgewater, is one of Madison’s boldest fundraiser parties, known for its creative themes, unique décor, and the fashion of attendees. The Frozen Assets Fundraiser, along with the Frozen Assets Festival, highlights the status of our lakes as our community’s number one asset. Frozen Assets raised $130,000 for our lakes in 2020.

Clean Lakes 101: What's Under the Ice?
2024-01-29 16:00 - 18:00 | The Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Clean Lakes 101

Join us, along with TEMPO Madison, for this in-person science café and happy hour on Monday, January 29th, 2024, from 4 – 6 p.m.

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About the Science Café

Most lakes in Wisconsin are frozen for 3-5 months per year. Have you ever wondered what happens in lakes in the winter? Scientists from UW–Madison’s Center for Limnology will discuss how lakes function after they freeze over. Learn about the unique physics, chemistry, and biology of our lakes during this fascinating time of the year, and what a warming climate means for the future of Wisconsin’s lakes.

“Frozen Lakes” 101 is produced in partnership with TEMPO Madison, which is dedicated to shaping the climate and culture of our community by allowing future generations of women to succeed.

About our Speakers

Hilary Dugan

Hilary Dugan is an associate professor at the Center for Limnology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. As a limnologist, Hilary studies how terrestrial and atmospheric changes, such as warming air temperatures or land use patterns, alter biogeochemical fluxes and aquatic processes in lakes. Her research balances field-based programs, which rely heavily on sensor networks, with the use and development of analytical models, and the application of geophysical and geospatial tools. Her research focus is on temperate and polar lakes, with sites spanning from Wisconsin to Antarctica.

Zach Feiner

Zach Feiner is a research scientist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Center for Limnology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Zach’s research focuses on fisheries ecology and management, including the impacts of climate change on freshwater fish and fisheries, the effects of angler behavior and fisheries harvest on ecological and evolutionary processes in fish populations, and the importance of changing phenology to the functioning of aquatic ecosystems. He primarily works in temperate lakes and the Laurentian Great Lakes, combining field research with quantitative analysis and modeling of region- and continent-wide fisheries datasets.

Event Details

This in-person “Frozen Lakes” 101 Science Café will be held in The Edgewater’s Grand Ballroom (1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI 53703, Level 5). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The program runs from 4 – 5 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows.

Participants are then invited to join the Ice Happy Hour and enjoy a complimentary drink in The Edgewater’s Augie’s Tavern from 5 – 6 p.m.

About Ice Happy Hour

Enjoy socializing and networking at Augie’s Tavern after “Frozen Lakes” 101 from 5 – 6 p.m.

Complimentary event parking will be available at The Edgewater parking ramp. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on hotel capacity.

Clean Lakes 101 Lecture Series

Clean 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 sponsor First Weber Foundation, hosting sponsor The Edgewater, supporting sponsors National Guardian Life Insurance Company and Alliant Energy, and media sponsor WKOW.

Frozen Assets Happy Hour & Lakeside Chat
2024-01-30 16:00 - 18:00 | The Edgewater, 1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Aerial view of The Edgewater during the 2023 Frozen Assets, courtesy Robert Bertera

Join Clean Lakes Alliance staff, meet our Community Board, and chat with other donors for a special event on Lake Mendota at The Edgewater on Tuesday, January 30th.

Tuesday, January 30th; 4-6 p.m.The Edgewater, in the Nolen Gallery(1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison)RSVP: rsvp@cleanlakesalliance.org

Enjoy a hosted beverage and a cash bar at this Clean Lakes Alliance networking and friend-raising event.

Madison's Largest Winter Workout (Formerly Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk)
2024-02-03 10:00 - 12:00 | The Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
We can’t race on the ice, but we can still get outside and move! Join us on Saturday, February 3rd at The Edgewater to pick up your event t-shirt (courtesy Lands’ End), receive your free beer/seltzer (courtesy Michelob Ultra), and participate in a barre3 workout – your registration supports work to protect and improve water quality in our lakes.

If weather conditions permit, the workout will take place outside on The Edgewater’s Grand Plaza. If weather conditions are unfavorable, the workout will take place inside The Edgewater on Level 5.

Registration

REGISTER – MADISON’S LARGEST WINTER WORKOUT

Your registration to this event includes admission, an event t-shirt (courtesy Lands’ End), and a free beer/seltzer (courtesy Michelob Ultra)! The registration pricing schedule is below:

$45 In-Person Participant

FREE for children 10 & under with purchase of adult registration

Best of all, your registration supports work to protect and improve water quality in our lakes!

The Workout

This signature barre3 class will consist of a full-body workout that combines strength, cardio, and mindfulness. We’ll start will a warmup, prepping our muscles and joints for the rest of class. Next, we’ll focus on our legs (front and back) and then head into cardio. After a quick reset with stretching, we’ll focus on core and postures that focus on abs. The class will finish with a little more stretching and breathwork. We’ll be rocking to some fun music, getting our heart rates up, hopefully getting a little sweaty, and having a blast on the Grand Plaza at The Edgewater!

Packet Pick Up

Packet Pick Up: Saturday, February 3rd, 8-9:30 a.m. INSIDE The Edgewater on Level 5 (immediately inside The Edgewater’s entrance from the parking garage on the ice rink level).

Terms & Conditions of Entry

By registering for this event, you agree to the Terms & Conditions of Entry. All entrants must read and agree to this declaration.

Weather

Organizers reserve the right to alter the event location due to factors including, but not limited to, ice conditions and weather. If conditions are deemed unsafe, the event may be cancelled or moved to an alternate location. Participants will be notified of any changes ahead of the event.

Free Post-Workout Beverage

All participants 21+ will receive a ticket for a free beer or seltzer compliments of Michelob Ultra from 10:30 a.m. – noon. on The Edgewater’s Grand Plaza.

Presenting Sponsors

2024 Frozen Assets Festival
2024-02-03 10:00 - 15:00 | The Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
12th Annual Frozen Assets Festival

Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)The Edgewater & Lake MendotaFREE, open to the public

About the 2024 Festival

Join Clean Lakes Alliance on Saturday, February 3rd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Frozen Assets, presented by Associated Bank and The Edgewater! The family-friendly festival overlooking Lake Mendota at The Edgewater helps connect the community with the lake through free winter activities.

Festival attendees can see figure skating, dance, science, and large show kite demonstrations. Festival goers can also enjoy free hot chocolate, and more!

The day will start with Madison’s Largest Winter Workout (formerly Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk) on The Edgewater’s Grand Plaza. Registration includes a soft t-shirt compliments of Lands’ End and a post-race beer/seltzer (21+) compliments of Michelob Ultra. Kids 10 and under can participate for free with a registered adult.

Each year, this FUNraiser, FRIENDraiser, and FUNDraiser highlights the year-round value of our lakes, while raising money to protect our waters through lake improvement projects, educational programming, and our volunteer water quality monitoring program.

When the lakes freeze in Greater Madison, they become our largest parks. Clean Lakes Alliance hopes community members and visiting guests can interact with our “frozen assets” and appreciate their importance, even in the middle of the winter. For more information about Frozen Assets, including events and times, visit: cleanlakesalliance.org/frozen-assets.

Thank you, sponsors!

Clean Lakes 101: Love in the Lakes
2024-02-14 08:00 - 09:00 | The Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Clean Lakes 101

Join us for this in-person or virtual hybrid edition of Clean Lakes 101 to learn about the relationships and reproductive habits of some of our most common underwater dwellers. Justin Chenevert from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is returning for one of our most popular talks: Love in the Lakes. Register as an in-person attendee or to receive a Zoom link through your confirmation email and watch virtually.

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About this Talk

Organisms 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.

About our Speaker

Justin Chenevert (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources) began his career in water resources by removing invasive plants from the Charles River outside of Boston, MA. Soon enough he found himself in Madison completing the Water Resources Management master’s program at UW. Justin worked for Clean Lakes Alliance from 2014 – 2016, supporting the volunteer water quality monitoring program and analyzing water quality data. He is currently employed by the Department of Natural Resources in the Monitoring section of the Water Quality Bureau, 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.

Event Details

This 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.

A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants via the confirmation email.

Clean Lakes 101 Lecture Series

Clean 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 sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company, hosting sponsor The Edgewater, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation, Hovde Properties, and Perkins Coie LLP.

Clean Lakes 101: Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District
2024-03-12 16:15 - 17:15 | madison metropolitan sewerage district, 1610 Moorland Road, Madison, Wisconsin, 53713
Clean Lakes 101

Join us for this in-person only edition of Clean Lakes 101. We will tour Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District on Tuesday, March 12th from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.

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About this Talk

Attendees are invited to join a 60-minute tour of Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District’s Nine Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant, where 35 million gallons of wastewater are transformed each day into clean river water and other renewable resources. The tour is mostly outdoors and follows the path of water from dirty to clean, with stops to view key steps of the treatment process. Tour attendees are required to wear closed-toe shoes and should dress for the weather.

About our Speaker

Emily Jones is a Pollution Prevention Specialist at Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, where she works to protect the wastewater treatment system and downstream waters by keeping harmful substances out of the drain. A lifelong Madison resident, Emily has a B.S. from UW-Madison in life sciences communication and biology.

Event Details

This event will be held at Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (1610 Moorland Road, Madison) – The tour will begin at the Maintenance Facility (Gate 4). The tour is mostly outdoors and follows the path of water from dirty to clean, with stops to view key steps of the treatment process. Tour attendees are required to wear closed-toe shoes and should dress for the weather. Please note there are stairs during the tour.

Clean Lakes 101 Lecture Series

Clean 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 sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company, hosting sponsor The Edgewater, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation, Hovde Properties, and Perkins Coie LLP.

Clean Lakes 101: Rights of Nature
2024-04-17 08:00 - 09:00 | Wisconsin
Clean Lakes 101

Join us on Wednesday, April 17th from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. to learn about the Rights of Nature concept in this Clean Lakes 101 Science Café. Register as an in-person attendee or receive a Zoom link through your confirmation email and watch virtually.

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About this Talk

Have you heard the phrase “rights of nature?” The Rights of Nature concept proposes that ecosystems, natural entities, and even the Earth itself possess inherent rights, just like humans do. Join us for this Clean Lakes 101 to learn more about this First Nations-led movement that is gaining momentum across the globe and aims to protect our natural resources in a new way. Samantha Skenandore, a federal Indian law and tribal law attorney, will share how Indigenous wisdom, legal frameworks, and grassroots activism come together to advocate for the rights of our natural world.

About our Speaker

Samantha Skenandore is a Federal Indian and Tribal Law-experienced attorney and an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation. She is currently an Equity Partner at Patterson Earnhart Real Bird & Wilson LLP, a National Native American Law Firm, and previously served as an elected Associate Justice for the Ho-Chunk Nation Supreme Court. With nearly two decades practicing law and lobbying on Capitol Hill, Samantha has a proven track record of client success involving matters of litigation, gaming, economic development, land back, Indian water rights, fee-to-trust, transportation, SBA 8(a) business development, and tribal governance. As a rights-of-nature proponent and activist, she supports advocating for laws that protect land and water.

Event Details

This event will be held at The Edgewater – 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.

A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants via the confirmation email.

Clean Lakes 101 Lecture Series

Clean 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 sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company, hosting sponsor The Edgewater, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation, Hovde Properties, and Perkins Coie LLP.

Clean Lakes 101: Deciphering the State of the Lakes
2024-05-21 16:30 - 17:30 | The Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Clean Lakes 101

Join us for this in-person edition of Clean Lakes 101 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21st. We’ll hear three panelists discuss the conditions, trends, and water quality drivers affecting the five Yahara lakes.

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About this Talk

The State of the Lakes provides an annual synopsis of how Greater Madison’s five Yahara lakes (Mendota, Monona, Wingra, Waubesa, and Kegonsa) are doing. Focusing on major drivers and indicators of water quality, the analysis summarizes lake and watershed health factors, trends, and the likely causes of observed conditions. The latest report features lake-by-lake health dashboards and covers five areas of watershed impact and lake response.Authored by Clean Lakes Alliance Deputy Director and Chief Science Officer Paul Dearlove, the annual State of the Lakes is a product of collaboration involving multiple government and scientific contributors. They include: U.S. Geological Survey, University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Limnology, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin Salt Wise, Public Health Madison & Dane County, Dane County Land & Water Resources, and Clean Lakes Alliance’s volunteer LakeForecast monitors.

About our Speakers/Panelists

Richard “Dick” Lathrop has been studying the Yahara chain of lakes since 1975, first on a 2-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 championed other lake restoration projects including at Devil’s Lake and Lake Wingra. After retiring, Dick continues working on local lake issues through his 26-year Honorary Fellowship at the UW Center for Limnology including on their North-Temperate Lakes Long-Term Ecological Research project.

Kyle Minks is the Watershed Manager with the Dane County Land and Water Resources Department and has worked for the County since 2011. His responsibilities include coordinating the County’s efforts in implementing Watershed initiatives and projects, providing support for the two Community Manure Digesters within the County, and quantifying and reporting on County Ecosystem Services. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point with Bachelor’s Degrees in both Biology and Water Resources Management in 2007. He also attended the University of Wisconsin Madison graduating with Masters Degrees in both Water Resources Management and Soil Science in 2010.

Paul Dearlove joined Clean Lakes Alliance in 2014 and is the organization’s deputy director and chief science officer. His primary focus is on building watershed stewardship and promoting phosphorus-reduction actions to improve water quality. This work includes creating opportunities for people to become more informed and involved as donors, volunteers, and program participants. He most recently served as the managing director of the Yahara CLEAN Compact, a 19-partner coalition that developed “Renew the Blue: A Community Guide for Cleaner Lakes & Beaches in the Yahara Watershed.” Prior to Clean Lakes Alliance, Paul prepared comprehensive lake rehabilitation plans as a consultant and spent 15 years as Lake Manager of the Lake Ripley Management District (Jefferson County, WI). He earned his M.S. in Water Resources Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, and has served on the boards of the American Water Resources Association (Wisconsin Section), Wisconsin Lakes, and the Friends of Lake Wingra.

Event Moderator

Dana Fulton joined the 27 Storm Track Weather Team in September 2023 and forecasts the weather for 27 News Wake Up Wisconsin weekday mornings from 4:30-7am. She holds a degree in Meteorology from Mississippi State University and a degree in Journalism from Western Illinois University. Prior to joining WKOW, Dana worked at WISC News 3, WACH in South Carolina, KVAL in Oregon, and WEEK in Peoria, IL. At WACH, she was the Chief Meteorologist and led the team through the historic landfall of Hurricane Matthew. A Midwest girl at heart, Dana loves forecasting all four seasons, especially winter weather. She enjoys how invested Wisconsinites are in the weather since the forecast impacts all of us.

Event Details

This event will be held in person only at The Edgewater hotel – grand ballroom level 5 (1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI 53703). Doors open at 4:00 p.m. The program runs from 4:30 – 5:30 p.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.

Clean Lakes 101 Lecture Series

Clean 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 sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company, hosting sponsor The Edgewater, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation, Hovde Properties, and Perkins Coie LLP.
