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Friends of beaver Lake 2024 Annual Meeting material

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Presentation highlights a scuba biotic trip into the lake on p.9. That video is below this presentation

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Food Chain of Beaver Lake video

beaver lake surveys - summer 2023

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Presentation highlights a scuba biotic survey into the lake on p.3. To view the video, click this YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69u5u2t6Wfk

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beaver lake surveys - summer 2022

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Presentation highlights a scuba adventure into the lake on p.3. To view the video, click this YouTube link: https://youtu.be/gjuVgR8htsc

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FOBL Picnic: beaver lake surveys - fall 2021

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Presentation highlights a scuba adventure into the lake on p.13. To view the video, click this YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwHrG8bnC0s


For photos of the picnic and attendees, click here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/G7goV2X1XPT6HeTQ9

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FOBL Picnic: water level history on Beaver Lake

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water level history (1973 - 2022)

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A "gem" in the midst of Lake Country

Beaver Lake Water Chemistry Report - Robert Anderson, PhD and Derek Sallmann (pdf)

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Beaver Lake Groundwater Metadata Analysis 2019

Beaver Lake

Groundwater Metadata Analysis

March 2019

Prepared by

Robert C. Anderson, PhD & Katarina Volkmann

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Find out more: Metadata analysis

2018 ewm removal & general lake summary

Beaver Lake

Eurasian Watermilfoil Manual Removal

&

General Lake Survey

Summer 2018

Prepared by

Robert C. Anderson, PhD & Katarina Volkmann

Find out more: EWM removal & survey

Projects

Water Quality Testing

Water Quality Testing

Water Quality Testing

In the spring at ice-out, and in November at the end of the season, a sample of Beaver Lake water is taken and sent to the State Lab at UW Stevens Point. For several years now we have been gathering data as to phosphorus, nitrogen, etc. This allows FOBL to monitor trends in the Lake across these critical measures. Monthly, a disk is lowered into the Lake's deep pool to determine the clarity of Beaver Lake. This varies seasonally - and we have the data going back many years to track our water quality.


Find Out More: 2018 Secchi Disc Readings and 2019 Beaver Lake Water Chemistry Report

Fish Cribs

Water Quality Testing

Water Quality Testing

For several years the Conservation/Wildlife Committee has been constructing fish cribs and placing them in the Lake. This project involves permits and approvals from the adjacent resident and the Wisconsin DNR. Fish Cribs are placed in 10-15 feet of watering provide dense spaces for small fish to develop - and bigger fish to continue to grow.


Fish Stocking

Water Quality Testing

Fish Stocking

In October, 2014, and again in the fall of 2016, Friends of Beaver Lake put additional game fish into the Lake. This program developed as a result of the ongoing (every five year) fish survey paid for by the residents. It is exciting to watch them grow and develop.

Weed Survey

Shoreline Plantings

Fish Stocking

On a five year recurring basis, Friends of Beaver Lake commissions a study of the lake-bed to determine the types and extent of weeds in Beaver Lake. A vibrant plant infrastructure in the Lake provides so many benefits to wildlife, and is indicative of a healthy lake. It is another way to confirm the status of our living Lake.

Find out more: Cason & Assoc. Aquatic plant survey

Fish Survey

Shoreline Plantings

Shoreline Plantings

In March, 2012, Friends of Beaver Lake commissioned a survey of the fish in the Lake. This is done just after ice-out using fyke nets set up around the shoreline. A detailed report is received and evaluated by the Conservation/Wildlife Committee along with our consultant, Cason and Associates. The sampled fish can tell us about the growth rates of the different species and their relative success in the Lake. This is another way to monitor the health of Beaver Lake.

Find out more: 2017 Beaver Lake Fisheries Report

Shoreline Plantings

Shoreline Plantings

Shoreline Plantings

In June, 2016, a shoreline test planting was done to begin to re-establish more shoreline plants into Turtle Bay and to evaluate the potential for successful planting at other shorelines around the Lake. Studies show that a shoreline (10-30 feet on land and out into the Lake) with healthy native plants filters incoming runoff that all properties have and supports a vibrant lake wildlife scene. Frogs, turtles, minnows and fish all need safe respites, particularly for early growth. Friends of Beaver Lake received generous support for the planting project from residents whose shorelines were planted. Future shoreline planting projects will be considered based on he success of the test plantings and resident interest.

Find out more: Beaver Lake Natural Shoreline Program

Project Reports

Beaver Lake Survey - Fall 2021 (pdf)Download
Beaver Lake Groundwater Metadata Analysis 2019 (1) (pdf)Download
Beaver Lake Natural Shorline Program (pdf)Download
Secchi Disk Readings 2018 update (pdf)Download
2019 Beaver Lake Water Chemistry Report (pdf)Download
Beaver Lake Fisheries Report 2017 (pdf)Download
Cason & Assoc. Beaver Lake Aquatic Plant Survey (pdf)Download
Beaver Lake EWM Removal & Survey 2018 Report (pdf)Download

Friends of Beaver Lake, a 501 (C) 3 Non-Profit Organization

 P.O. Box 574, Hartland, WI 53029                       

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