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How a Voluntary Lake Association Saved Carlin Lake

Carlin Lake Association Logo
Lake associations are voluntary organizations with members who own land on or near a lake with the purpose to maintain, protect, and improve the quality of a lake, its fisheries, and its watershed.  Wisconsin has about 400 lake associations in existence and the power of the associations have over lake management is impressive.  The Carlin
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A Tale of Two Harvesters

Boys sitting on shore fishing
As a child, growing up on the lake was an amazing experience. Summer days were filled with fishing, swimming, and catching frogs. Winters were filled with ice skating, more fishing, and hockey. There was always something to do on or near the water! I fondly remember sitting on the pier with my brother; toes just
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The Pros and Cons of Phragmites

Invasive Phragmites reduces habitat and limits resources.
Phragmites, the 12 feet tall perennial grass that aggressively colonizes and forms dense stands in freshwater wetlands can be eradicated using herbicides, but it takes years of repetition. The glyphosate components in the herbicide stay in the ecosystem which can lead to loss of biodiversity, making them more vulnerable to pollution and climate change. An
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The Prettiest Pollutant

Fireworks over water
Lots of Americans will celebrate the Fourth of July by illuminating the night sky with sparklers, smoke bombs, roman candles, ground spinners, and many other types of firecrackers. Fireworks get their splendor from a variety of chemicals, such as potassium chlorate, potassium perchlorate, potassium nitrate, sodium benzoate, sodium oxalate, ammonium perchlorate, strontium nitrate, strontium carbonate,
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