What an incredible Loop the Lake! Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, donated, sponsored, or supported the event in any way. Community commitment to our lakes helps make this effort possible.
With community-wide support, we can continue investing in lake restoration projects, educational programs, and water quality monitoring efforts throughout the Yahara Watershed.
This year, 1,280 participants from across Greater Madison and beyond joined the Loop the Lake bike ride. Their participation demonstrated a shared commitment to protecting and improving the health of local lakes. We also extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors and volunteers, whose generosity and dedication made this event possible.
Join us in-person only for Clean Lakes 101 on Tuesday, July 22nd at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. to learn about harmful cyanobacterial blooms in the Yahara lakes.
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About this Talk
Harmful cyanobacterial (blue-green algae) blooms are an emerging public health concern both worldwide and here in the Yahara lakes. Bloom growth is driven by nutrient pollution and the higher temperatures, longer growing seasons, and intensifying rainfall events that we are experiencing in Wisconsin due to climate change. Some cyanobacteria can make toxins that have health impacts when people and animals ingest, inhale, or have skin contact with the toxins. You can protect your family and pets by learning how to recognize cyanobacteria and identify potentially harmful bloom levels.
About our Speaker
Gina LaLiberte leads response and communication on cyanobacterial bloom issues as the Statewide Harmful Algal Bloom Coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. A lifelong resident of the Great Lakes region, she has a BS in Biology and an MS in Resource Ecology Management from the University of Michigan and embarked on a career in freshwater algae as a Biology Ph.D. candidate at Bowling Green State University. She has studied algae for more than 30 years.
Event Details
This event will be held at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr, Madison, WI 53714). 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. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity.
Join us in-person only for Clean Lakes 101 on Tuesday, October 14th, at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Hear how farmers are using conservation practices to protect our land and water.
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About this Talk
Do you know what a cover crop is? Have you ever wondered what no-till means? What does a grassed waterway do? This presentation will focus on an introductory overview of common agricultural conservation practices implemented by farmers in Dane County and how these conservation practices benefit our local land and water resources.
About our Speaker
Since 2015, Amy Piaget has been the County Conservationist for Dane County, managing the Land Conservation Division in the Land & Water Resources Department. She has over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of nonpoint source pollution, agriculture, and conservation at both the state and county level. She has a BS in Environmental Science and Geography from UW-Green Bay and is completing a Master’s in Community Development through Iowa State University. Amy currently serves as Treasurer of the Wisconsin Land + Water Conservation Association and Vice-Chair of the Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council.
Event Details
This event will be held at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr, Madison, WI 53714). 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. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity.
