Name That Plant!
Aquatic Plant ID
Tuesday,
9:00am - 12:00pm
Learning to identify the water plants in your lake can help
with a variety of lake projects, such as aquatic plant
management plans, grants, or just add to the fun of learning
more about water plants. This workshop will give a hands-on,
up close view of aquatic plant intricacies and differences to
aid you in their identification. Learn how plants survive
underwater and how they contribute to the health of the lake
ecosystem.
Presenters: Susan Knight, aquatic biologist and
assistant scientist with the UW-Madison Center for Limnology
Trout Lake Station and Ali Mikulyuk, a research scientist with
the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Additional Fee: $30
Clean Boats, Clean Waters (CBCW) Training
Tuesday,
9:00am - 12:00pm
Volunteers have been an integral part of protecting
Wisconsin lakes for over two decades. With so many water
bodies and so few state resources, we rely heavily on
volunteer efforts to educate boaters about aquatic invasive
species (AIS) and how to prevent their spread. Come join us
for the Clean Boats, Clean Waters workshop and become one of
the 1,200 volunteers who have been trained to conduct
watercraft inspections! We will discuss the latest AIS, what
can be done to prevent their spread, and how you can get your
community involved. Sharpen your inspection skills by role
playing how to talk with people at the boat landing, and
discover the subtle differences between native and non-native
invasive aquatic plants through hands-on plant identification.
Everyone will receive the watercraft inspection handbook,
containing AIS distribution information, contacts, a kit of
resources to aid inspection efforts, and more.
Presenters: Erin McFarlane, University of Wisconsin - Extension Lakes, Brenda Nordin, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and Sandy Wickman, University
of Wisconsin - Extension Lakes/Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Additional Fee: $25
Limnology 101
Tuesday,
9:00am - 12:00pm
This workshop will cover the basics of lake science and
management. Issues such as eutrophication, the impact of
near shore development and the introduction of aquatic
invasive species will be covered. Join us as we share
insights about the physical, chemical, and biological
characteristics that make these watery gems so unique. Learn
why some lakes are green while others are blue. Understand
why some are shallow and others deep, some full of aquatic
plants while others are less so. We’ll take a look at the
lakes dotting the Wisconsin landscape and discuss the
management challenges and opportunities we face in leaving a
lake legacy for future generations. Bring your lake
questions and observations to share!
Presenters: Pamela Toshner, Lake Coordinator for the
Northern Region of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Buzz Sorge,
Lake
Coordinator for the West Central Region of the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources.
Shoreland Restoration Workshop
Tuesday,
9:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a workshop aimed at bringing resource
professionals up to speed on designing and implementing
effective shoreland restoration projects. Components include
ecological design principles, working with landowner
concerns, permits, erosion control techniques, plant
criteria and selection, and monitoring for success.
Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of how to
partner with county land and water conservation departments
and landowners in shoreland rehabilitation work.
Presenters: John Haack, Basin Educator, UW-Extension,
Mary Blickenderfer, Shoreland Education, U. of MN - Extension,
Cheryl Clemens, consultant, Harmony Environmental, Inc., Brent
Hanson, Nurseryman, Hanson's Garden Village and Stacy Dehne,
Conservation Engineer, Department of Agriculture, Trade and
Consumer Protection (DATCP)
Educating for Stewardship: Inspiring and Engaging Youth
Tuesday,
9:00am - 12:00pm
Educating the next generation of lake leaders,
conservationists, environmentalists, and resource
preservationists is an important responsibility of THIS
generation! Teaching, mentoring and inspiring the young
people who will assume the stewardship of our lakes and
their surrounding natural habitats is a worthy and extremely
important goal for all of us…no matter what our roles within
the broader society might be. This workshop will highlight a
variety of hands-on, project-based learning experiences that
have actively engaged students/youth in learning about
lakes, shorelands, and watersheds, while working to solve
lake problems that are facing us. We’ll explore a variety of
ways to involve youth in protecting and managing the lakes
in your community, providing specific examples of
collaborative efforts that have involved K-12 teachers, lake
organizations, DNR specialists, college or university
teachers and researchers, county land and water conservation
departments, and others. Curriculum and resource materials,
funding ideas, and ways to meet state DPI academic standards
will be included. A great opportunity to network with others
who enjoy working with young people!
Workshop Facilitator: Carol LeBreck, Wisconsin
Association of Lakes and Bayfield County Lake Forum Boards
Presenters: Jerry Kaiser, Barnes/Eau Claire Lakes POA,
“Eco-Education Project with Drummond Middle School Students”;
Kate Reilly, Project Coordinator, “Holding onto the Green
Zone”, UW-Extension, Madison; John Heusinkveld, Assistant Director, Treehaven .
The
Blue Thumb - Planting for Clean WaterTM
Program
Tuesday,
9:00am - 12:00pm
This program makes it easy for residents interested in
doing their part to protect water quality to plan, purchase
and plant native gardens, rain gardens and shorelines with
native plants. It started in the Rice Creek Watershed
District of Minnesota and now it reaches into the Twin
Cities metro area and greater Minnesota. There are currently
over 60 Blue Thumb partners. Learn how this program was
built from the ground up and how they effectively engage
citizens to join them in protecting shorelands and shallows.
Presenter:
Angie Hong, Water Resource Education Specialist , with
the Washington Conservation District, MN
Thoughtful Landscapes in a
Changing World
Tuesday,
9:00am - 12:00pm
Climate change will stress our landscape with hotter
summers and less frequent, but more intense, storm events.
These, among other effects, make it clear that it is time to
increase carbon sequestration (by plants) and decrease
fossil fuel consumption. Learn new ways to build and manage
landscapes to create a healthier, more resilient and
sustainable environment from two experts in the field.
Presenter: Fred Rozumalski, RLA, with Barr
Engineering and Marcus de la fleur, Dip.Hort.Kew, MLA, ASLA,
RLA with de la fleur LLC
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