Clean Lakes Alliance has accomplished a lot in 2014, thanks to the support of donors like you. In this issue of Waves in the Watershed, we’ll share the latest progress towards clean lakes and healthy communities. Here are some highlights:
Money for the Lakes Working with our partner, Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy, we helped secure funding to improve stormwater quality at a critical gateway to the Yahara lakes by helping to pass the City of Middleton stormwater utility referendum. The utility will provide dedicated dollars for stormwater management, reducing the amount of phosphorus and sediment that ends up in the lakes.
Thank you for your investment in clean lakes through your support of the Clean Lakes Alliance (CLA). We appreciate the time you take as a donor to read Waves in the Watershed to stay up-to-date on our latest efforts to protect and improve water quality in the Yahara watershed.
Fall is a season for shifting gears. We are wrapping up summer initiatives and programs, and beginning to plan ahead for 2015. We invite you to attend our 2014 Ag Innovation Days (October 21st and 23rd), and our upcoming Renew the Blue volunteer day (November 1st). Read below for more information about these and other initiatives, as well as important updates on progress and projects in our watershed.
We appreciate your support of our organization and our mission.
Waves in the Watershed
Volume I, Issue 3
July 22, 2014
We just wrapped up our Community Board meeting last week. We’d like to take a moment to update you on progress towards our goal of reducing phosphorus runoff in the Yahara watershed by 50% by 2025.
The Clean Lakes Festival is only days away; we hope you can join us on Saturday, July 26th at Law Park in one of the many activities that connect us to the lakes.
And, of course, since we are in the middle of peak lake season, we have a lot to share! Project implementation, development, engagement… thank you for taking the time as a donor to read and learn about our many initiatives.
We appreciate your support of our organization and our mission.
A winter of warm weather meant a Frozen Assets like we’ve never seen before. While poor ice conditions meant nothing could be held on Lake Mendota, we still engaged with community members on The Edgewater’s Grand Plaza!
Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.) The Edgewater & Lake Mendota FREE, 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.
Saturday, January 27th, 2024 8 p.m. – Midnight The 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
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.
This exciting event combines golf at The Legend at Bergamont Golf Club and fishing on Lake Waubesa for a day of friendly competition to support work to improve and protect our lakes.
Registration
Register as an individual or team of three to join this fun lakeside tradition. Registration includes green fees, lunch, dinner, swag bag, and LIVE virtual scoring for golf and fishing competitions.
As always, your registration supports important lake improvement projects, educational programs, and water quality monitoring.
You must sign up online to be on our event roster. Registration is $175 per player or $525 per team of three.
Golf & Fishing Competition
The competition includes 18 holes of golf played as a 3-person Texas scramble. All players hit all shots. A team’s fishing score will be based on total inches of legal size gamefish caught. Click here for complete golf and fishing rules.
The team’s fishing score will be deducted from their golf score. Prizes are awarded to the low gross and low net teams, with the low gross winner identified first.
Optional Big Fish Contest
Think you can reel in the biggest catch? Enter the Big Fish Contest for $20 at the beginning of the event! Cash pot awarded to EACH of the largest legal bass, walleye, pike, and muskie of the day.
Schedule
6:30 a.m. Check-in at Bergamont 7:15 a.m. Rules and announcements 7:30 a.m. Shotgun start 11:00 a.m. Lunch at The Legend at Bergamont Bar 12:00 p.m. Fishing on lakes Waubesa, Upper Mud, and Monona 4:00 p.m. Time cut-off for fish registration 4:30 p.m. Steaks and prizes at Christy’s Landing
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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.
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.
Thursday, July 14th 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Legend at Bergamont & Christy’s Landing
Join the 2022 Waubesa Surf ‘n Turf Challenge in its 13th year on Lake Waubesa, benefiting Clean Lakes Alliance!
This exciting event combines golf at The Legend at Bergamont Golf Club and fishing on Lake Waubesa for a day of friendly competition to support work to improve and protect our lakes.
Register as an individual or team of three to join this fun lakeside tradition. Registration includes green fees, lunch, dinner, swag bag, and LIVE virtual scoring for golf and fishing competitions.
As always, your registration supports important lake improvement projects, educational programs, and water quality monitoring.
You must sign up online to be on our event roster. Team and/or individual player payment will be accepted at the event via cash, credit card, or check. Registration is $165 per player or $495 per team of three.
Golf & Fishing Competition
The competition includes 18 holes of golf played as a 3-man Texas scramble. All players hit all shots. A team’s fishing score will be based on total inches of legal size gamefish caught. Click here for complete golf and fishing rules.
The team’s fishing score will be deducted from their golf score. Prizes are awarded to the low gross and low net teams, with the low gross winner identified first.
Optional Big Fish Contest
Think you can reel in the biggest catch? Enter the Big Fish Contest for $20 at the beginning of the event! Cash pot awarded to EACH of the largest legal bass, walleye, pike, and muskie of the day.
Schedule
6:30 a.m. Check-in at Bergamont 7:15 a.m. Rules and announcements 7:30 a.m. Shotgun start 11:00 a.m. Lunch at Bergamont 12:00 p.m. Fishing on Lake Waubesa 4:00 p.m. Time cut-off for fish registration 4:30 p.m. Steaks and prizes at Christy’s Landing
Saturday, February 5th, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, February 6th, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Edgewater & Lake Mendota FREE, open to the public
All Day Events: (Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
Pond Hockey with Phi Gamma Delta – Mu Chapter
Snowshoeing, courtesy of Rutabaga Paddlesports
Skydiving ice jump with Seven Hills Skydiving
Mary B. ice boat on display
Slap shot inflatable game, courtesy of Madison Capitols Hockey Team
Science on Ice with the Saturday Science team at the Discovery Building
Learn about animals that live in cold with WI Sea Grant
Learn about freezing cold fluids with the Wonders of Physics
Explore how UW Center for Limnology monitors our lakes in the winter months
Learn about invisible particles called neutrinos with IceCube
Scheduled Activities (Saturday):
8 – 9:30 a.m. Check in for Frozen Asset 5K Run/Walk
10 a.m. Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk begins
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kites on Mendota with Wisconsin Kiter’s Club
12:30 p.m. Speedskating demonstration with Madison Speedskating Club
1 p.m. Figure skating demonstration with Figure Skating Club of Madison
All Day Events: (Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
Kites on Mendota with Wisconsin Kiter’s Club
Free ice skating on The Edgewater’s rink
About the Festival
Join 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.
The 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.
Support clean, healthy lakes with Clean Lakes Alliance’s 12th Annual Loop the Lake Bike Ride, presented by Lake Ridge Bank. Loop the Lake is an at-your-own-pace bike ride around Lake Monona on Saturday, June 15th that raises funds to protect and preserve Greater Madison’s lakes. Make a day of it while you enjoy entertaining and educational activities at many parks along the route.
Fun and educational stops (see information below) Super soft t-shirt, compliments of Lands’ End Food cart item Free beer or seltzer, courtesy of Bell’s Brewery (21+)
Fun and educational stops (see information below)