Fall 2015 by Green Lake Association

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The Voice of Green Lake

A Publication of the Green Lake Association

UW-Madison Researchers provide scientific insight on piecing together the Green Lake puzzle ALSO INSIDE:

2015 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Gala Recap | The Future of Green Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LMP | Silver Creek Testing Restoration Plan for County K Estuary | Farmer Collaboration for Green Lake

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2015 GALA: ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER SUCCESS

Thanks to the endless support and generosity of GLA members, directors, and volunteers, this year’s annual gala was a rockin’ event that celebrated great music, great people and a great cause!

THINKING GLOBALLY AND ACTING LOCALLY

Experts from the Delta Institute build on the Lake Management Plan to prioritize solutions for environmental “hot spots” in the Green Lake watershed.

44 TESTING THE WATERS GLA intern and Ripon College student, Ricardo Jaimes, recently walked every single mile of Silver Creek to investigate opportunities for future buffer and stream improvements.

WORKING TOGETHER FOR OUR WATERSHED

Agricultural conservation practices that improve soil health can create a cleaner and healthier watershed downstream. Read about why watersheds throughout the Midwest are making soil health a top priority.

FEATURE STORY: A GROWING PARTNERSHIP

Local lake leaders are collaborating with UW-Madison to address the complex challenges facing Green Lake and its watershed.

EXPLORE GREEN LAKE MAP

Whether you’re looking for a scenic bike trail or kayak launching point, this exploratory map highlights some of Green Lake’s favorite natural areas and the roads that will take you there!

WATER QUALITY DASHBOARD

The GLA is working on the completion of an easily accessible, lake monitoring tool that will display the water clarity, dissolved oxygen, phosphorus, temperature, and catch rate on Big Green.

FROM THE EDGE OF MY PIER

Green Lake resident, John Nelson, shares family photographs and childhood memories on Big Green that serve as the foundation for his vision to restore this unique ecosystem.

CLARITY OF CTH K ESTUARY’S CLOUDY WATER

The restoration of the CTH K Estuary is a top priority for local lake leaders, beginning with a series of carp exclosures to help identify plant growth stressors in this turbid wetland.

2015 MEMBERSHIP LISTING

MEET ALISON

Join us in welcoming the GLA’s new Project Manager, Alison Thiel. With a background in communication and environmental studies, Alison is ready to put her skills to work for Green Lake.

FROM THE DIRECTOR

STEPHANIE PRELLWITZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Green Lake is a treasured lake of statewide significance. Measuring 236 feet at its greatest depth, it is the deepest natural inland lake in Wisconsin whose pristine waters and diverse ecology have been revered by many. And while our lake is unique, our watershed is not. Rather, the 107 square miles that drain to Green Lake are a typical example of the rural Midwestern landscape. The GLA is embracing this paradox – Green Lake is unique but our watershed is not – to leverage resources and to align unprecedented opportunities for Green Lake. Like many of Wisconsin’s 15,000 lakes, over time, there are potential challenges that can pose a long-term threat to water quality. Our goal is to not only validate water quality solutions in Green Lake, but to develop a framework for cleaner lakes throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest where similar conditions exist. It’s a bold mission that requires innovative, science-based strategies adopted at an adequate scale to address our complex environmental and social challenges. It’s a bold mission that requires sufficient resources, intellectual capacity, and an active alliance of partners working together with a singular focus of water quality. It’s a bold mission that requires an interdisciplinary and generative approach that engages similarly minded thoughtleaders, business-leaders and community-leaders within and beyond the Green Lake watershed. We are collaborating with a growing list of partners, including the Lake Management Planning Team for Green Lake, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, the Delta Institute, other environmental experts, businesses with deep roots in Wisconsin, governmental entities and municipalities, as well as local organizations and agriculturally-minded businesses who are committed to the same purpose. You will notice that this edition of Times & Tides includes a complimentary edition of In Common, a publication by the University of Wisconsin’s Nelson Institute that highlights Green Lake and a growing partnership between our two organizations. You can also read more about this work on page 7 of this edition of Times & Tides. In addition to these partners, we will be relying on the families who truly appreciate the legacy that is Green Lake. We believe protecting this legacy will require significant resources over the next decade and a collaborative effort that will attract and inspire some of the best minds in the country. Perhaps one of them is you? h

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2015 GALA: ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER SOLD-OUT SUCCESS!

and all the evening’s volunteers, who did much of the heavy lifting, his year’s annual gala, “Rockin’ the Dock: Beach Boys and • Jeff Simon, who donated all the red wine at the bar, Buffett on the Bay,” certainly was a rockin’ event! Located on Dartford Bay at Town Square, the GLA’s 6th annual gala • Dave Lloyd, whose marlin added to the ambiance and whose muscle helped on set up and take down, was a night to remember as members, directors, volunteers, and • Dick and Linda Martens, Kate Mittelstadt, and Marc Blackman, local supporters gathered together to celebrate great music, great GLA Directors who helped set up the event, prizes and a great cause. S O C I AT I O N 6 T H A N• Green Lake Renewal, who donated use of the ice rink lights, The success of the evening would not have been E AS N U A • Grasee Electric, who provided the electrical hookups K A LG possible without the 220 dedicated individuals who N L A to literally keep the lights and to power Bob & the EE attended the event and countless others who Beachcombers late into the night, volunteered or supported from afar. Rockin’ • The neighbors who put up with street closures the Dock participants raised $25,000 that and an evening of music that they may not will be directed towards the Green Lake have anticipated, • The many in-kind donors, who showcased Association’s ever-growing initiatives to the creative talent and the generous spirit improve water quality. that makes up the greater Green Lake Thank you to each and every individual community, who contributed generously to the event • The Heads and Tails raffle winners Bill and this year. We are particularly grateful to:

Lee Cator, Greg Smith, Lawrence Smith, • Mary Rowley and her staff at Goose Blind Tom Floquent and Susan Lofren, who Bar & Grill, who not only catered a delicious donated every dime of their winnings back BEACH BOYS AND BUFFET meal, but who went above and beyond by to the Green Lake Association, ON THE BAY hauling in canoes and piers for the memorable • The gala committee – Lu Ellen Bold, Phil tent decorations, Burkart, Julie Jankowski, Megan Peotter and Yvonne • Joe Norton, who opened his warehouse for our Richter – the dedicated team that made centerpieces, donon-traditional tent decorations, nated decorations, and worked many hours behind-the-scenes, • Shoreline Marine Contracting, who donated specially-constructed • Rockin’ the Dock attendees, who showed up in sold-out numbers, piers for a nontraditional buffet space, gave generously, and danced the night away right through the encore, • Stuart’s Landscaping, whose team delivered mulch and flowers for • T he Ripon Commonwealth, the Green Laker and the Green Lake extraordinary tent landscaping and a Drunken Treasure Island display, Reporter, for their coverage in helping us spread the word, • Town Square, who not only donated the phenomenal venue overlooking the Green Lake dam, but who donated use of the facilities • Phil and Linda Burkart, who envisioned the gala 6 years ago and who continue to work harder than anyone to make it the success that it is, and supplies, • A nd, last but not least, to the event’s sponsors – Havey Communica• Heidel House Resort & Spa, who donated the linens and napkins, tion, Jill and Mike Havey, 303 and STA-BIL products by Gold Eagle, • Barb Reif from the Barrett House, whose volunteering staff proved Burkart-Heisdof Insurance, and Jankowski Construction – whose that it is possible to simultaneously bartend and dance – amazing! generosity makes the gala bigger and better every year.h • Green Lake High School students, Danny Wohlfert of Ripon College

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THINKING GLOBALLY, ACTING LOCALLY in the Green Lake Watershed

EXPERTS FROM THE DELTA INSTITUTE BUILD ON THE LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN TO PRIORITIZE SOLUTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL “HOT SPOTS” IN THE GREEN LAKE WATERSHED

n 2013, the Green Lake Association and other lake partners developed a Lake Management Plan to assess the water quality challenges and conservation strategies for the Green Lake watershed. This year, the Green Lake Association is continuing lake management momentum by funding a phosphorus prioritization plan to be used as the foundation for a strategic, science-based approach to improve water quality for Green Lake. The work is being conducted by the Delta Institute, a nonprofit organization that works in collaboration with businesses, government, and communities in the Great Lakes region to create and implement innovative, market-driven solutions that build environmental resilience. Bill Schleizer, Managing Director of the Delta Institute, explains how the phosphorus prioritization plan will be developed using existing data and a computerized watershed-scale model. “The watershed model will identify the most cost-effective locations for conservation practices by overlaying information from the Lake Management Plan with data collected in order to identify strategies. The watershed model will ultimately serve as a framework for decision making.” “WE ARE UTILIZING THE EXISTING LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN AS A FOUNDATION TO UNDERSTAND GREEN LAKE’S CONDITION AND PRIORITIZE OPTIONS TO IMPROVE IT. GREEN LAKE IS A COMPLICATED LAKE THAT WE ARE EXCITED TO WORK ON.” – Bill Schleizer, Managing Director , Delta Institute

Schleizer describes the computer model and phosphorus prioritization plan as an effective resource for watershed management. “The watershed model gives us really high-resolution data that identifies areas and focuses strategies that will give us the

biggest bang for our buck,” said Schleizer. The model will be used to develop a phosphorus prioritization plan that “will help us focus on where, when and how strategies should be used.” The Delta Institute has extensive experience with projects that develop sustainable solutions for both the environment and the economy. Delta has been previously awarded grant funds by various organizations including the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the Sand County Foundation. Schleizer also shares his excitement for the new project and partnership. “We are utilizing the existing Lake Management Plan as a foundation to understand Green Lake’s existing condition and prioritize options to improve it. Green Lake is a complicated lake that we are excited to work on.” Together, the Delta Institute and the Green Lake Association will develop an effective long-term approach to reducing phosphorus loading within the Green Lake watershed. Such an investment will align strategy and scalability on the best management practices currently being used to restore our treasured resource. h In partnership with the Sand County Foundation and Winrock International, The Delta Institute has worked extensively on a project targeting “hot spots” in the Milwaukee River, a 58 squaremile watershed in Wisconsin, where approximately 75 percent of land is used for agriculture.

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GLA intern, Ricardo Jaimes, spent his summer analyzing approximately 500 points along Silver Creek in order to assess the streams capability of filtering out nutrients. Left Photo: A transparency tube allows Jaimes to analyze the ability for light to penetrate through the water at this point in the stream and record overall water clarity. Right Photo: Jaimes records the level of erosion, width, vegetation, tree/shade, and invasive species present at each sampling point along Silver Creek.

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GREEN LAKE ASSOCIATION INTERN COLLECTS DATA ON SILVER CREEK RIPARIAN ZONES

s part of an extensive effort to survey the health of riparian zones throughout the Green Lake watershed, Ricardo Jaimes, a Ripon College student and Green Lake Association intern, spent his summer months walking every single mile of stream on Silver Creek. With a pair of waders, a sturdy clipboard, and a water clarity transparency tube, Jaimes and Green Lake County Land Conservation Department intern Jordan Dornfeld, investigated 500 points along Silver Creek. Together, they analyzed the level of erosion, width, vegetation, tree/shade and invasive species present at each point. Jaimes recognizes the importance of a healthy stream system and, more specifically, the necessity of healthy riparian zones which make up the vegetated areas adjacent to a stream, creek, or river. “The vegetation and trees that make up a riparian zone absorb phosphorus, nitrogen and other nutrients. Riparian zones filter out excess nutrients and chemicals before they enter a body of water,” said Jaimes. Originally from Elgin, Illinois, Jaimes is a junior at Ripon College pursuing a double major in Environmental and Religious Studies. To him, this project was both academically and personally fulfilling. “As a child, I never experienced or was connected with the natural world as I have been here in Wisconsin. I think it’s our duty to conserve natural resources because we all depend on them,” said Jaimes.

The Silver Creek stream survey was a collaborative effort between the GLA, Ripon College, the Fond du Lac County and Green Lake County Land and Water Conservation Departments, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Jaimes’ work was made possible because of a Great Lakes Internship Grant and the McNair Scholars program through Ripon College. Silver Creek’s inventory is part of a larger effort to map all the tributaries within the Green Lake watershed in order to identify problematic areas for future restoration projects. For Jaimes, one of the most rewarding aspects of his internship was working as part of a bigger collaboration. Jaimes added, “I got to work with a variety of great people who share a similar passion to conserve our natural resources.” “THE VEGETATION AND TREES THAT MAKE UP A RIPARIAN ZONE ABSORB PHOSPHORUS, NITROGEN AND OTHER NUTRIENTS. RIPARIAN ZONES FILTER OUT EXCESS NUTRIENTS AND CHEMICALS BEFORE THEY ENTER A BODY OF WATER. ” – Ricardo Jaimes, GLA Intern

In the future, Jaimes hopes to utilize data collected from the stream survey in his senior seminar project to measure how effectively the riparian zones along Silver Creek filter out nutrients. h

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Producers and soil health enthusiasts gathered together at an NRCS Soil Health Field Day located in Omro, WI. Above Left: Area Resources Soil Scientist, Phil Meyer, points out the differences between conventionally tilled and no-till fields. The conventionally tilled soybean field above had compacted, platy soils, as compared to the no-till field, which had less dense soils that allows for increased soil infiltration and microbial activity. Above Right: Participants stand in a soil pit to view the soil of a no-till field with cover crops compared to a conventionally tilled field without cover crops.

WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE OUR WATERSHED FARMER COLLABORATION PLANNED FOR GREEN LAKE

he Green Lake Association is proposing a farm demonstration project within the Green Lake watershed that will combine the collaborative efforts of GLA partners and agricultural producers alike. While addressing the connection between soil health and water quality, the proposed project will work with local farmers to install conservation practices and attempt to demonstrate that soil-health-improving agricultural practices can improve both a farm’s economics and downstream water quality. The future farm demonstration project would leverage profit-based results, an extensive outreach strategy and a regionallydeveloped incentive structure to promote the increased adoption of soil management throughout the Green Lake watershed. HEALTHY SOIL, HEALTHY WATER Conservation practices that increase soil health have the ability to improve various physical and chemical characteristics within the soil, including increased organic matter, healthier microbial communities, improved infiltration and reduced soil erosion. Recommended practices include planting cover crops to provide year-round living roots and erosion protection, incorporating diverse crop rotations, installing grassed waterways, using fertilizers carefully customized to a soil’s fertility needs and minimizing tillage practices.

The demonstration project would build on these known benefits by determining if these soil-health-improving practices can also benefit a farm’s economic bottom line by increasing crop yields and reducing fertilizer and herbicide inputs. “FARMERS ARE MAJOR STEWARDS OF THE LAND. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THEY ARE INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT AND LEADING WHAT WE COME UP WITH. THERE IS A LOT WE CAN LEARN FROM THEM.” – Bill Schleizer, Delta Institute

Bill Schleizer of the Delta Institute and project partner describes the necessity of collaboratively working with the agricultural community and creating a mutually-beneficial network. “Farmers are major stewards of the land. It is important that they are involved in the project and leading what we come up with. There is a lot we can learn from them.” The project would work with local landowners on two sites— one serving as a conventional agriculture control and the other implemented with various conservation practices—over the course of the project timeline. Initial soil and runoff parameters would be assessed for changes over time and between the two sites. An accounting of field inputs and crop yields would determine the economic impacts of the various strategies.

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Schleizer highlights a few of the economic benefits that producers could experience from implementing best management practices on their fields. “Increasing vitality of soil can lead to improved crop productivity and drought resilience, increased carbon storage and many other co-benefits stemming from increased soil health.” A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO IMPROVE SOIL HEALTH The GLA has currently aligned $375,000 in contributions for the farm demonstration project. Potential sources of additional or matching grant funding, which will be necessary to implement the project at the desired scale, are being determined by the GLA and its diverse partnership. Partners include the University of Wisconsin, Midwestern BioAg, Country Visions Cooperative, the Delta Institute, Ripon College, Fond du Lac Land and Water Conservation Department and Seneca Foods.

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“SUCH A DIVERSE GROUP OFFERS MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES, EXPERTISE, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY DIRECT INTERACTIONS WITH PRODUCERS.” – Anita Thompson, Nelson Institute’s Water Resources Management Incoming Chair

Anita Thompson, Professor of Biological Systems Engineering and Chair of the Nelson Institute’s Water Resources Management program at UW-Madison, explains the value of collaborating with such a large group of partners. “Such a diverse group offers multiple perspectives, expertise, and most importantly, direct interactions with producers. It really takes all of these different groups to tackle this project and to understand the physical and biological mechanisms, weigh the impacts, and understand feasibility.” h

FARM/SOIL DEMONSTRATION PROJECT

INFILTRATION DEMONSTRATION Two columns

of soil demonstrate that a field with no-till and cover crops (left) infiltrates more water than a conventionally tilled field (right). The no-till sample was able to immediately infiltrate water from this simulated rainfall event, while the conventional field had standing water on the surface, even after several hours.

AGGREGATE STABILITY DEMONSTRATION

Soil samples taken from a no-till, cover cropped field (left) and a conventionally tilled field (right) were immersed in a column of water. The no-till sample had greater aggregate stability and remained intact, while the conventional tilled sample easily broke apart. Healthy soils have increased microbial activity, which produces secretions that “glue” the soil together and prevent erosion.

NO-TIL AG WITH COVER CROPS

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A GROWING PARTNERSHIP RESEARCHERS FROM UW-MADISON PROVIDE SCIENTIFIC INSIGHT ON GREEN LAKE

n a partnership of unprecedented proportions, three University of Wisconsin researchers are collaborating with Green Lake leaders on an interdisciplinary analysis of the lake and its watershed. Chris Kucharik, Anita Thompson, and Jake Vander Zanden, three renowned faculty members from the University of WisconsinMadison specializing in agriculture and water quality, are partnering with Green Lake and the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies to bring interdisciplinary expertise and statewide resources to Green Lake that build on ongoing conservation efforts. “As soon as we started exploring watershed management with our partners locally and around the state, it was evident just how complex a task improving water quality is, and how important collaboration would be,” said Kate Mittelstadt, President for the Green Lake Association (GLA). “The University of WisconsinMadison and the Nelson Institute are vital partners to the GLA and the Lake Management Plan (LMP) team. Their commitment aligns resources and provides a direct conduit between Green Lake and world-renowned science as we work to address our complex environmental and social challenges.” With previous experience in projects such as Yahara Pride Farms, Yahara 2070 and the Pecatonica River Pilot Project (see side panel), the research team and Nelson Institute have participated in countless restoration efforts throughout the Midwest. Thompson, Chair of the Nelson Institute’s Water Resources Management program and Professor of Biological Systems Engineering, finds the collaboration and partnership with Green Lake mutually beneficial. “A collective effort between Green Lake and the Nelson Institute is a natural way of extending what we already do with a community that has the motivation to improve water quality in the lake.” OUTSIDE PERSPECTIVES, INNOVATIVE IDEAS Specialists in their fields, Thompson joins Chris Kucharik, Professor of Agronomy and Environmental Studies, and Jake Vander Zanden, Professor of Zoology with the UW Center for Limnology. The faculty

members are offering to collaborate with local thought leaders on the complex challenges surrounding the lake and its watershed. “An interdisciplinary study provides the opportunity for people with different backgrounds to work together to tackle sometimes complicated problems. Watershed management with the goal of improving water quality cannot be achieved by one person or discipline on its own,” said Thompson. Their future work will be guided by the findings of Sarah Fuller and Annie Lord, two Nelson Institute graduate students and Project Assistants. Beginning in June, Fuller and Lord have reviewed previous studies and data and conducted 20 interviews with local stakeholders. Their work will be compiled into a publically-accessible online database, a useful tool for researchers, the LMP team and the public. “The work of Sarah Fuller and Annie Lord in assembling and understanding the work, research, monitoring and best management practice implementation within the Green Lake Watershed is vital to further research on Green Lake. There has been so much valuable work done over the years that we must first understand it before moving forward,” said Thompson. A CHALLENGE BEYOND GREEN LAKE Green Lake is a treasured lake of statewide significance whose pristine waters and diverse ecology have been revered by many. Like most lakes, there are potential challenges that can pose a long-term threat to water quality. As landscapes become more developed, increased urban and agricultural development compromises local waterways. More frequent, more intense rain events accelerate this impact. For Green Lake, the visible result is increased weed and algae growth. The introduction of zebra mussels and invasive aquatic plants further imbalances the lake’s natural ecology. Yet Green Lake is not alone in its water quality challenges. In Wisconsin, 1,437 water bodies are classified as impaired because they fail to meet optimal water quality standards. Of those,

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562 have high concentrations of phosphorus and 149 have low concentrations of dissolved oxygen. In 2014, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources classified Green Lake as an impaired water body for its excessive nutrients, primarily phosphorus, causing low dissolved oxygen at certain depths in the lake. “This new reality for Green Lake spurred the GLA to refine our mission with a singular focus on water quality,” said Mittelstadt. “Green Lake is not alone in the challenges we face and there are many lake associations struggling with similar issues. We’re all up against a rapidly changing reality without simple or obvious answers. Partners like UW-Madison are essential to making sure we identify and validate the solutions that will lead to measurable change.” A MODEL FOR SUCCESS As part of this effort, the GLA is engaging thought-, business- and community-leaders with the goal of preserving the treasure that is Green Lake. This strategy aims to leverage the GLA’s social, intellectual and financial capacity to create a framework that validates solutions and creates a model for cleaner lakes. Measuring 237 feet as the deepest natural lake in Wisconsin with a bio-diverse ecology, Green Lake is a water body of statewide significance that is able to attract resources, research and opportunities at a regional level. Yet, for such a unique lake, the watershed itself is a fairly typical example of a rural Midwestern watershed. “Green Lake, while its physical attributes are certainly unique, is not unique in its nutrient challenges or its impairment. There are many lakes throughout the Midwest that are impaired. Through a collective and interdisciplinary effort, we can start to look for solutions with the potential to serve as models for watersheds facing similar challenges,” said Thompson. Thompson referenced the restoration efforts of the Lake Mendota watershed and how lessons learned there can be applied to Green Lake and vice versa. Stephanie Prellwitz, Executive Director of the GLA, agreed that there is an opportunity to use Green Lake as a model for cleaner lakes throughout the region. “Our goal is to use the Nelson Institute’s expertise and involvement as a catalyst that creates a model for watershed management. We want to improve water quality for Green Lake in a way that creates a framework and validates solutions for a cleaner lake.” To that end, Prellwitz and Mittelstadt believe that this kind of collaborative effort with UW-Madison and the Nelson Institute will attract and inspire some of the best minds in this country. Mittelstadt added, “Our partnership with UW-Madison is a key example of how the GLA is engaging thought, business, academic and community leaders who are focused on preserving the treasure that is Green Lake. We’re building connections to ensure that we have the broadest perspective and the best minds looking for answers to the right questions.”h

Green Lake partners and the Lake Management Plan (LMP) team attended the Nelson Institute’s 2015 Earth Day Conference and were recognized for restoration efforts throughout the Green Lake watershed.

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MEET THE EXPERTS CHRIS KUCHARIK Professor of Agronomy and Environmental Studies, Nelson Institute Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE) Chris Kucharik is the Lead Principle Investigator for the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Water Sustainability and Climate project at UW-Madison, which includes Yahara 2070, a research effort to better understand the long-term impacts of social and environmental change in the Yahara Watershed. The Yahara Watershed is the region in southern Wisconsin that shares a chain of lakes: Mendota, Menona, Waubesa and Kegonsa— a region similar to Green Lake where agriculture and urban life co-exist. The primary goal is to understand the range of potential conditions by 2070 for the region’s ecosystem services, or the benefits that people derive from nature, such as freshwater, food production, and recreation. Visit http://yahara2070.org to learn more!

JAKE VANDER ZANDEN Professor of Zoology with the UW Center for Limnology Jake Vander Zanden has been involved in a variety of projects that assess the impacts, dynamics, and prediction of aquatic invasive species; food web perspectives on ecological restoration in aquatic systems; and the role of benthic production and processes in lake ecosystems. The Vander Zanden Lab is a partner in the Wisconsin Buffer Initiative which is a collaborative effort between a diverse group of Wisconsin citizens and UW-Madison scientists to develop recommendations for the Wisconsin DNR on how riparian buffers can be part of a larger conservation system to address agricultural nonpoint source pollution. Visit http://www.jakevzlab.net/ to learn more!

ANITA THOMPSON Professor of Biological Systems Engineering and Chair of the Nelson Institute’s Water Resources Management Program Anita Thompson worked extensively on the Pecatonica River: Wisconsin Buffer Initiative Pilot Project. This multi-disciplinary project tested recommendations by the Wisconsin Buffer Initiative to target phosphorus reductions in small watersheds, which was optimal for identifying nonpoint pollution sources, implementing strategies, and measuring success. It integrated targeted management strategies with multi-disciplinary measurements and modeling to better quantify overland flow and in-stream delivery processes between fields and watershed outlets. Visit https://www.aae.wisc.edu/news/PDF/Pecatonica_project.pdf to learn more!

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WATER QUALITY DASHBOARD

THE GLA IS WORKING ON THE COMPLETION OF A LAKE MONITORING TOOL THAT WILL PROVIDE CRITICAL BENCHMARKS, ILLUSTRATE TRENDS AND IDENTIFY POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE MARKERS FOR THOSE WHO CARE ABOUT THE WATER QUALITY OF GREEN LAKE.

he GLA is developing a new water quality dashboard that will not only monitor the status of Green Lake, but also provide useful information for citizens, lake leaders and those curious about the water quality of Big Green Lake. The dashboard will be updated seasonally and serve as a way to monitor long-term changes in Green Lake’s water quality. “Peter Drucker famously said, ‘What gets measured gets done.’ We want to make it easy for everyone to keep an eye on this precious treasure and the effects that we’re all having on it, good and bad,” said Mike Maddock, Vice President of the GLA. Set to launch in 2016 and to be featured on the GLA’s website, the dashboard will provide data about the lake in five areas: Water clarity, dissolved oxygen, phosphorus, temperature and catch per unit effort.

lake. For Green Lake and many lakes in the Midwest, reductions in phosphorus loading are needed to improve water quality. TEMPERATURE. Long-term increases in lake temperature can indicate changing climate patterns or decreasing days of ice cover, which can stress aquatic life. CATCH RATE. The catch rate is a useful index for fish stock abundance and, ultimately, the health of the lake’s fishery. The catch rate can indicate if the lake’s ecosystem is out of balance or that water quality is declining.

DISSOLVED OXYGEN. Sufficient dissolved oxygen levels throughout the lake are vital for healthy aquatic life. A long-term increase is a positive sign for lake management efforts, while a long-term decrease may suggest the need for enhanced lake management efforts.

The data will be compiled from several sources, include ongoing U.S. Geological Survey lake monitoring, funded by the Green Lake Sanitary District, and fishing guide records. The GLA will also be seeking the help of several Green Lake Citizen Scientists to take a straightforward monthly water clarity reading from the end of their lake pier. “The dashboard is an excellent way to inform all stakeholders about the status of the lake, to involve them in the science of their lake, and to monitor long-term changes in this unique ecosystem,” said Bob Wallace, GLA board member and Biology Professor at Ripon College.h

PHOSPHORUS. Phosphorus loading from the watershed or from within the lake can increase weed and algae growth and put negative pressure on the

To learn about future volunteer opportunities as a Green Lake Citizen Scientist, contact our Project Manager, Alison Thiel, at alison@greenlakeassociation.com.

WATER CLARITY. A lake’s water clarity impacts weed and algae growth, though a drastic increase in water clarity could indicate the expansion or introduction of an invasive mussel species (such as zebra mussels, already in the lake, or quagga mussels, not known to be in Green Lake).

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PAYING IT FORWARD ON BIG GREEN— A FAMILY TRADITION GREEN LAKE RESIDENT, JOHN NELSON, SHARES HIS VISION FOR GREEN LAKE AND THE FUTURE OF SUCH A VALUABLE WATERSHED

ond memories growing up on Green Lake, swimming, fishing, skiing, and boating around its familiar shores are precious sentiments that resonate with many of us. For John Nelson, a Green Lake resident whose family has called Big Green their “second” home for over 60 years, such memories serve as the foundation for his vision for Green Lake to restore this unique ecosystem. In 1955, Nelson’s parents and grandfather built a cottage on the west end of Green Lake that provided the family with an idyllic setting for two generations. The cottage became a retreat to enjoy Green Lake’s calm and clear waters for family, friends, and golden retrievers alike. Whether it was performing in the water ski club, boating and fishing with friends and neighbors, or playing crack the whip with the family’s old jeep in the winter months when the lake froze over, Nelson happily recalls these memories and believes that the same opportunities should be available for future generations to enjoy. For Nelson, caring about Green Lake was instilled in him by his parents at a young age. “Caring for Green Lake is my value system. Those of us who have privilege have a responsibility to share and give others the same opportunities that we have had,” Nelson said. Nelson credits his parents for the opportunities that he was fortunate to experience as a child, including living on Green Lake. Both parents, born just before the start of the Great Depression to immigrant families, experienced hardships while growing up. The sacrifices his father, John Nelson, made as an officer serving in the military and his mother, Lois Lange’s, dedication to preserving

Green Lake serve as examples of the hard work that Nelson hopes to follow and to pass on. “My family has been involved with the ecology of Green Lake since the 1950s. When it became apparent that the lake’s ecology was declining and the GLA began taking action to improve the lake’s water quality,” Nelson says of the effort to sewer around Green Lake, “My mom became an active participant in that mission.” Today, Nelson is paying it forward on Green Lake through his connection with UW-Madison. Nelson is an Emeritus member of the Nelson Institute Board of Visitors and Adjunct Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UW-Madison. In an attempt to find answers for improving Green Lake’s water quality, Nelson has extended the conversation to his colleagues at UW-Madison. A partnership between the Nelson Institute and the GLA has formed a diverse collaboration and an interdisciplinary approach with future aims of analyzing the Green Lake watershed. Nelson finds such collaboration extremely valuable and notes how UW-Madison faculty member Ken Potter, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Environmental Studies, helped him think differently about lake management. “He helped me understand scale in these matters, how important it is to think big, holistically and over the long-term. This is what we need to continue to do for Green Lake,” said Nelson. For his part, Nelson hopes that he is able to use his resources and the opportunities provided by his parents to help restore Green Lake to the crystal clear “jewel” of his childhood memories. h

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Above Left: An aerial view over CTH K shows the cloudy waters of the degraded estuary flowing into the greater Green Lake. Center: Last year, the Green Lake Sanitary District and countless volunteers successfully removed 85,000 pounds of carp! This ambitious restorative effort is one of many to restore the CTH K Estuary to a healthy, natural state. Right: A series of carp exclosures have been installed by the WDNR in order to isolate stressors to the native plant community.

CLARITY ON CTH K ESTUARY’S CLOUDY WATERS T LAKE PARTNERS IMPLEMENT A RESTORATION PLAN FOR A DEGRADED WETLAND he invasive common carp that spawn in the County Highway K (CTH K) Estuary are stirring up trouble for Green Lake. Aggressive efforts by the GLA and the Lake Management Plan (LMP) team are ongoing to restore the degraded estuary to its natural state that functions as a last line of defense for a healthy lake. A recent watershed study calculated that the CTH K Estuary contributes 45% of the phosphorus and 30% of the sediment that enters Green Lake. That makes it the second highest nutrient loader of Green Lake’s major tributaries, yet it represents only 17% of the watershed area. Compare that to Silver Creek, the highest nutrient loader, that forms 52% of the watershed area and contributes 30% of the phosphorus and 45% of the sediment. The LMP team has responded by listing the restoration of the CTH K Estuary as a top priority. In an ambitious restoration effort in 2014, approximately 85,000 pounds of carp were netted and removed by the Green Lake Sanitary District. The GLA helped to sponsor repairs to the physical carp barrier, located under the CTH K bridge, to prevent larger carp from entering and spawning in the estuary. Future restoration goals include further reducing the carp population, re-establishing native vegetation, restoring the site’s natural filtering capacity and reducing phosphorus loading to Green Lake. SURVEYING CARP POPULATIONS Carp seek specific spawning areas in the lake and gather in the CTH K Estuary for its ideal shallow waters. These bottom-feeders prevent the establishment of beneficial native plants and out-compete native fish stocks. While a dominant carp population is still present, the extent of the population is currently unknown. The LMP team plans to conduct a carp survey in 2015 and 2016. According to Charlie Marks, Administrator for the Green Lake Sanitary District, “The LMP team has unanimously supported the decision to conduct a survey to gain a better understanding of how many carp are in the estuary. Once we get a better handle on what makes up the population, we can begin to look at different strategies and solutions to remove the carp—which is the big issue.” RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF PLANTS, ESTUARY RESTORATION Native plants are incredibly beneficial to freshwater ecosystems. Plants in healthy wetlands absorb nutrients with extensive root structures that protect vulnerable sediment from moving downstream. Currently, native plants struggle to grow because of cloudy water

and carp activity that routinely disturbs the estuary’s bottom. The lack of a plant community can result in an algae-dominated system that, while infrequent and isolated in the estuary, have the ability to produce blooms that can be harmful to humans, pets and wildlife. Individuals should be wary of entering waters that display a thick green paint-like coating the lake’s surface and can contact the GLA or the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) to report the presence of blue-green algae. The degraded site also serves as a major phosphorus and sediment loader to Green Lake. CARP EXCLOSURES INFORM RESTORATION PLAN In order to better understand how to restore the native plant community, the WDNR installed a series of carp exclosures in 2015 within the estuary. The 6’x6’ carp exclosures will help to isolate factors contributing to existing degraded conditions. These potential factors include sediment disruption from wind, sediment disruption from carp and reduced light penetration from low water clarity. The exclosures will help to identify contributors leading to low native plant growth and will inform a successful restoration plan. The exclosures will also determine the viability of utilizing a seed bank versus the need to plant propagules, such as sago pondweed and wild celery, to restore a healthy native plant community. While there are several factors contributing to CTH K Estuary’s weakened plant community, carp remain a top stressor. Ted Johnson, Water Resources Management Specialist for the WDNR has recorded significant plant growth inside the carp exclosures, noting that “Based on results of our exclosure study, we believe that we likely can reestablish native plant populations if we reduce the carp population to largest extent practicable.” Jumpstarting the growth of native plants is something that Marks and Johnson agree could be included within a Lake Protection Grant as a future planting effort. “Once we get the carp in control, we will be able to plant native propagules, including sago pondweed, water star grass, and water celery. These are native plant species that are tolerant to wind disturbances. If we are able to jumpstart these native plants within CTH K Estuary, we can give them a head start over invasive plants like Eurasian watermilfoil and curly leaf pondweed,” said Johnson. While there are several options for components of a restoration plan, lake leaders are moving forward with clarity on improving the CTH K Estuary’s cloudy waters. h

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2015 BUSINESS MEMBERS BAYVIEW LANDING ICE CREAM PARLOR (920) 294-3066 www.facebook.com/pages/Bayview-LandingIce-Cream-Parlor/116606111696957

BURKART-HEISDORF INSURANCE (920) 294-6080, www.burkart-heisdorf.com

BUTZIN-MARCHANT FUNERAL HOME (920) 748-2623, www.butzinmarchant.com

CAROL SHORES RENTALS, LLC (920) 229-4012, www.carolshores.com

www.greenlakesurveyingcompany.com

GREEN LAKE TITLE & ABSTRACT CO., INC (920) 294-6070

HEIDEL HOUSE RESORT AND SPA (920) 294-3344, www.heidelhouse.com

JANKOWSKI CONSTRUCTION LTD (920) 294-3236 www.jankowskiconstruction.com

CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING (920) 294-2940, www.culliganfonddulac.com

EMMER REAL ESTATE GROUP INC (920) 807-0157, www.emmerrealestate.com

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BERLIN (920) 361-2400, www.firstnationalbanks.biz

FOX OF THE RIVER VOYAGEUR CANOE, LLC. (920) 295-3335

GNEISER CONSTRUCTION LTD (920) 295-3153

GOOSE BLIND GRILL & BAR (920) 294-6363, www.gooseblind.com

GREEN LAKE MAGAZINE – TOWNS & ASSOCIATES, INC. (608) 356-8757

GREEN LAKE SURVEYING CO. (920) 294-6666

PICK N’ SAVE (920) 748-5498, www.riponpicknsave.com

PILGRIM CENTER (920) 748-6750, www.ucci.org/pilgrim-center

PINNACLE PLUMBING, LLC (920) 294-0150 www.pinnacleplumbing1.com

HORICON BANK (920) 294-3369, www.horiconbank.com

JAYSTONE TERRACE RENTAL HOMES (920) 295-6505

DIEDRICH AGENCY, INC (920) 748-2811, www.diedrichinsurance.com

ALPHABETICAL LISTING

CHRISTIANO’S PIZZA, LLC. (920) 294-3200, www.christianospizza.com

DESIGN SPECIALTY BUILDERS (920) 294-6100, www.designspecialtybuilders.com

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JL MARINE SERVICE LLC (920) 398-2574 www.facebook.com/pages/JL-Marine-Servicellc/661367210623322?fref=ts

KINAS EXCAVATING, INC. (920) 294-3879, www.kinasexcavating.com

LAKE REAL ESTATE, LLC (920) 294-3661, www.lakereal.com

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS (920) 748-6699,

LEHNER LAW OFFICE (920) 295-6477

MCCONNELL INN (920) 294-6430, www.mcconnellinn.com NORTON’S DRY DOCK, INC (920) 295-3462, www.nortonsdrydock.com

SHORELINE BOAT CENTER (920) 294-3145 www.shorelineboatcenter.com

SHORELINE MARINE CONTRACTING (920) 294-3145 www.shorelinemarinecontracting.com

STAHL PLUMBING AND HEATING (920) 294-3532, www.stahlplumbing.com

STUART’S LANDSCAPING AND GARDEN CENTER (920) 922-8093, www.stuartslandscaping.com SUGARLOAF, LLC (920) 295-6401

SUNNYSIDE PROPERTY OWNERS (262) 391-9607

SWANSON’S PLAT PROPERTY OWNER’S ASSOCIATION

SUNRISE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC (920) 294-3001, www.sunrisepm.com

TAYLOR’D TAXIDERMY, LLC (920) 294-0890, http://citysquares.com/b/ taylord-taxidermy-llc-10712741 WALLENFANG’S OF GREEN LAKE (920) 294-3386, www.wallenfangs.com

NORTON’S FISHING AND HUNTING ADVENTURES (920) 295-3617, www.biggreenlakefishing.com OUTDOOR IMPACT LANDSCAPING, LLC (920) 294-6162, www.bricksandrocks.com

WHITE SAILS COMMUNITY PARK, INC

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BY CATEGORY

BANKS

EXCAVATORS

INSURANCE AND TITLE COMPANIES

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BERLIN PO Box 506, Green Lake (920) 361-2400, www.firstnationalbanks.biz

KINAS EXCAVATING, INC. N6205 Lawson Dr, Green Lake (920) 294-3879, www.kinasexcavating.com

BURKART-HEISDORF INSURANCE 502 Hill St, Suite A, Green Lake (920) 294-6080, www.burkart-heisdorf.com

HORICON BANK PO Box 186, Green Lake (920) 294-3369, www.horiconbank.com

Commercial/residential sewer & excavations, septic systems, basements, driveways, percolation tests, sand & gravel, shoreline restoration, ponds, and land conservation. We Dig your Business!

Fast, reliable, cost effective. Offers home, auto, watercraft, RV, business, health and life. Phil Burkart-Agent/Owner

BOAT SALES, SERVICE AND WATER SPORTS JL MARINE SERVICE LLC N3507 State Road 73, Markesan (920) 398-2574 www.facebook.com/pages/JL-Marine-Servicellc/661367210623322?fref=ts Marine sales, service and repair

NORTON’S DRY DOCK, INC W3886 Cty Rd T, Princeton (920) 295-3462, www.nortonsdrydock.com Mercury & Honda Outboards, Premier Pontoons, Lund, Shorelandr’, Shore Station & MerCruiser, Eklof Docks. Sales, Service, Storage.

SHORELINE BOAT CENTER 509 Commercial Ave, Green Lake (920) 294-3145 www.shorelineboatcenter.com Cobalt, Bennington, Mercury, Yamaha, Marine Accessories and O’Brien; Sales, Service and Storage.

FISHING AND HUNTING NORTON’S FISHING AND HUNTING ADVENTURES W4410 Huckleberry Rd, Princeton (920)295-3617, www.biggreenlakefishing.com Deep water pontoon boat fishing at its finest, May-Sept.; Ice fishing shanty rental, wood-heated, Jan.-Feb.; Pheasant hunting on large private fields of sorghum, corn and native grasses, Oct.March. A Green Lake tradition since 1860.

TAYLOR’D TAXIDERMY, LLC W950 Woodland Circle, Green Lake (920) 294-0890, http://citysquares.com/b/ taylord-taxidermy-llc-10712741

FUNERAL SERVICES BUTZIN-MARCHANT FUNERAL HOME PO Box 371, Ripon (920) 748-2623, www.butzinmarchant.com Funeral home & crematory

CONTRACTORS GNEISER CONSTRUCTION LTD W4517 County Road P, Princeton (920) 295-3153 Custom homes, remodeling, carpentry, additions, masonary, fireplaces, stone and brick. Est. 1981.

JANKOWSKI CONSTRUCTION LTD W731 Silver Creek Rd, Green Lake (920) 294-3236 www.jankowskiconstruction.com General contracting (Concept to Completion). Custom homes, remodeling, renovation & cabinetry since 1975.

GROCERY AND FOOD PICK N’ SAVE 1188 W Fond du Lac, Ripon (920) 748-5498, www.riponpicknsave.com In store bakery-deli; floral expressions; meat department; liquor department; in-store smokehouse, photo, and custom framing.

HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS SUNNYSIDE PROPERTY OWNERS W859 Lakeside Dr, Green Lake (262) 391-9607 WHITE SAILS COMMUNITY PARK, INC 830 E. Lancaster Ave, Whitefish Bay

DIEDRICH AGENCY, INC PO Box 306, Ripon (920) 748-2811, www.diedrichinsurance.com When you think insurance, think Diedrich. GREEN LAKE TITLE AND ABSTRACT CO., INC PO Box 510, Green Lake (920) 294-6070 Title insurance, construction escrows, closing services, notary public, lien searches.

LANDSCAPING STUART’S LANDSCAPING AND GARDEN CENTER N7820 Lakeshore Dr, Fond Du Lac (920) 922-8093,www.stuartslandscaping.com Full service landscape design, installation & maintenance. We have (3) Retail Garden Centers located in Fond du Lac, Oshkosh and Green Lake that will help you create a living work of art for your home or business.

OUTDOOR IMPACT LANDSCAPING, LLC PO Box 536, Green Lake, WI (920) 294-6162, www.bricksandrocks.com

LODGING AND RESORTS HEIDEL HOUSE RESORT AND SPA 643 Illinois Ave, Green Lake (920) 294-3344, www.heidelhouse.com 3 Restaurants: Grey Rock, elegant dinner and Sunday champagne brunch; The Sunroom, Bistro-style cafe, breakfast & lunch; The Boathouse, casual pub-style lunch & dinner. Live entertainment.

MCCONNELL INN 497 S Lawson Dr, Green Lake (920) 294-6430, www.mcconnellinn.com Unwind in a superbly restored inn with today’s touches-jacuzzis and fireplaces. McConnell Inna Wisconsin treasure for 25 years.

PILGRIM CENTER W1010 Spring Grove Rd, Ripon (920) 748-6750, www.ucci.org/pilgrim-center

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS PLUMBING AND HEATING

WATER CONDITIONERS

PINNACLE PLUMBING, LLC W1734 North St, Green Lake (920) 294-0150 www.pinnacleplumbing1.com

CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING 405 Prospect Ave, Fond Du Lac (920) 294-2940 www.culliganfonddulac.com

Full service plumbing company providing residential and commercial new construction, remodeling, service, sewerline video inspection and underground line locating.

Culligan for all your water treatment needs. Salt delivery and bottled water.

STAHL PLUMBING AND HEATING PO Box 610, Green Lake (920) 294-3532, www.stahlplumbing.com

REAL ESTATE LAKE REAL ESTATE, LLC PO Box 443, Green Lake (920) 294-3661, www.lakereal.com Lake Real Estate sells lake real estate.

RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS BAYVIEW LANDING ICE CREAM PARLOR 496 Bayview Ct, Green Lake (920) 294-3066 www.facebook.com/pages/Bayview-LandingIce-Cream-Parlor/116606111696957 CHRISTIANO’S PIZZA, LLC. 530 State Road 23, Green Lake (920) 294-3200, www.christianospizza.com GOOSE BLIND GRILL & BAR PO Box 414, Green Lake (920) 294-6363, www.gooseblind.com Restaurant, Bar and Grill, Pizza delivery. Catering on/off premise.

WALLENFANG’S OF GREEN LAKE 540 North St, Green Lake (920) 294-3386, www.wallenfangs.com 5 shops,1 stop. Wisconsin’s Finest Cheese & Sausage; Gift Boxes shipped anywhere in the U.S.; Art & Antiques; Custom framing, furniture and cabinetry

SURVEYING GREEN LAKE SURVEYING CO. PO Box 131, Green Lake (920) 294-6666 www.greenlakesurveyingcompany.com Professional land surveying services. Serving Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Marquette and Waushara Counties.

VACATION RENTALS CAROL SHORES RENTALS, LLC PO Box 123, Green Lake (920) 229-4012, www.carolshores.com Offering five locations for seasonal boat slips and lakefront vacation rentals, sleeping from 2-22 people; Five Gables Victorian Estate, Sunset Cove and Carol Shores Three Cottage Estate.

JAYSTONE TERRACE RENTAL HOMES N5054 Kuharski Rd, Princeton (920) 295-6505

Kate Mittelstadt President Mike Maddock Vice President Rich Dickard Treasurer Marc Blackman Secretary Kent DeLucenay Julie Jankowski Dick Martens Julia Messitte Mike Regan Bob Wallace

GLA STAFF Stephanie Prellwitz Executive Director

SUGARLOAF, LLC 6000 Garlands Ln, #120, Barrington, IL (920) 295-6401

Alison Thiel Project Manager

Located on eight acres of relaxing woods on Sugarloaf Peninsula, jutting out onto Green Lake. Offers 600 ft of shoreline, comfortable accommodations, convenient amenities and magnificent views. Favorite site for corporate retreats.

OFFICE AND ADDRESS

SUNRISE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC PO Box 63, Green Lake (920) 294-3001, www.sunrisepm.com Vacation rentals of private homes on Green Lake and the surrounding area.

492 Hill Street, Suite 105 PO Box 364 Green Lake, WI 54941

OFFICE HOURS 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday Closed holidays

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2015 HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS Lucille Aiello Tony and Diane Aiello David and Laura Albright Charles and Judy Alcorn Brice and Katie Alvord James and E. Karin Anderson Michael and Gail Anderson Erik and Amy Arnetveit Stan and Kathleen Arnetveit Lee and Katie Baird Shirley Baker Jane Balthazor Thomas and Ann Bartosz Thomas Baryl Ken and Kim Bates Ramzi and Margi Baydoun Dan and Debbie Bierman Martin and Arline Blachman Marc and Joni Blackman Stephan and Cindy Blandin Peter and Joan Blum John and Lu Ellen Bold Thomas and Mary Clare Borah William and Patricia Borchardt Stephen Bowen Ronald and Patricia Brandstetter Marcie Brightman Becky Brillon Michael Brooks Kenton and Cheryl Brown Thomas and Cairy Brown James Brown and Gretchen Winter James and Juliene Buenger Mary Jane Bumby Phil and Linda Burkart Bill and Judy Busse Thomas E. Caestecker Dawn Caldrone Doug and Sharon Caldwell Steven and Carol Campbell Robert and Betty Capen Bob and Crystal Carew Thomas and Sally Carpenter Fred and Mercedes Caruso Joseph and Ingrid Chamberlain Dennis and Sue Chaplin John and Jane Chapman Thomas Chier Alfred and Margaret Clementi Harry and Nancy Cody Robert and Melanie Cody David and Eileen Cole

ALPHABETICAL BY LAST NAME

Mark and Mary Cooney William and Martha Cournoyer Bill and Judy Craig Tim and Marley Crane John and Rosemary Croghan Mary Jean Cronon Dan and Mary Curran Brian and Linda Cutler Mike and Sandy Cwik Russell and Julianne Dahl Mrs. Ross H. Dean Kent and Lee DeLucenay Sanjay Deshpande and Kristin Hill â&#x20AC;&#x153;Devaney Familyâ&#x20AC;&#x153; Catherine & Peter Dhein Richard Dickard and Cathy Caldrone Jayne Dillie and Joanne Johnson Richard and Annette Doherty Anthony Dolgner Dione Donnelly Kelley and Michelle Drake Paul and Lori Drews Robert and Ellen Drisner Nathan and Sandra Drucker Jeff and Debra Du Bose David and Karen Duehring Tom and Julia Earll Jennifer Ebert Lance and Susan Ehrke Ted and Janice Eisenman John and Kathy Elting Jim and Mary Beth Emmer Hal and Joanne Erickson Hal and Lydia Erickson Roberta Evans Dennis and Erin Fadeski Michael and Nancy Farrell Ruth Ferris Robert and Cheri Fishelson Robert and Ruth Ann Fleck Justin and Erin Foley Richard and Avril Folk David and Mike Fox Tom and Roberta Fox Joseph and Mary Franger Michael and Suzanne Fuller Robert and Helen Gair Dave Gallops Cassandra Ganas Barbour Wyndham Gary Gary and Karen Geisler

John and Cindi Gilmore Eric and Ann Marie Godfrey Merle Good David and Cynthia Gossage Bill and Lori Graham Robert Grossenbach Justus Paul and Lynn Grout-Paul Nick Grubnich Harry and Lyn Gryske Lawrence and Victoria Gundrum Paul and Judy Gustafson Gary and Elaine Gustavson Thomas and Karen Hamilton Bruce and Mary Hamming Keith Harrington and Catherine Caravette Jack and Jane Haugsland Mike and Jill Havey Mark and Jennifer Hawley Henry and Alma Hedberg Ed and Jane Heiser Doyle Hickey and Christine Leszkowicz Byron and Nancy Hill Dan and Fran Hill Richard and Patricia Hillmann John Hoffman and Mary Atols Phil and Joyce Hoffman Tom and Laurie Holz Matthew Hopkins and Colleen Detjen Rick and Clare Horan John and Marrilou Huemann Bob and Patty Huffman Charles Hunter Nancy Hynes Joan Irvine Mike and Julie Jankowski Boni Jensen James and LaVerne Jenz Martin and Barbara Johanson Mary J Johnson Thomas Johnson Tom and Edie Johnston Dan and Patricia Jorndt Dale and Roberta Kanak Ben and Miriam Kaplan Frank and Kim Kearny Kepplinger Family Jessie Kiley Mitchell Gail Kimen Carolyn King Celest King

John and Nancy Kirtley Robert and Sandra Kleinpaste Thomas and Linda Kloosterboer Kenneth and Kristina Knight Douglas and Barbara Knutzen Louis and Carolyn Kolssak Carole Komarek Gary and Cynthia Komarek Kostuch/Schwartz Household Shirley Kozak Walter and Shirley Kozlow Kenneth and Carol Krasin Daniel and Marlaina Krause Jim and Jeannette Kreston Timothy and Nancy Kubis Fred and Joanne Kujawski Wayne and Candy Kuna Don and Sue Lamers Ginny Lamich Jerry and Debbie Langdon Guy and Meg Larson Bill and Lisa Leahy Bruce and Laura Lee Phil and June Leigh Jack and Christy Lenox Bill and Susan Lensing Richard and Nora Lewis Craig and Beverly Livermore Dave and Joan Lloyd Horace Lo Charles and Mary Lofgren Mary Lofgren Joseph and Antoinette Logli Ron and Gay Long Scott Loss George and Karen Ludington Mark and Carolyn Lukasick John and Maxine Lundstrom Delos and Janice Lutton Tim and Mary Lyke Mryon Lyskaycz and Oksana Diakiw Sean and Jo Ellen Madden Mike and Ruth Maddock Craig and Susan Manske James Marsh and Geralyn Charapata-Marsh Dick and Linda Martens Cyril and Joyce Matter Steffen and Nancy Maute Joshua and Amy McCall Peter and Maria McCanna Sheila and Bill McLaughlin

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Joel and Diane McSwain Gary and Lynn Mecklenburg John and Jennifer Meiborg Ryan and Loni Meiborg Zach and Julia Messitte James and Donna Miceli Marc and Clare Michelotti Kevin and Connie Michels Patrick and Marysue Michels Ken Mickle Edward and Becky Miller Tom and Barbara Mills Mittelstadt Family Craig and Jill Moldenhauer Sharon Morell Ed and Patti Morrell Andy and Marge Mueller Gus and Sara Mueller Paul and Lisa Mueller Richard and Joan Mueller Rhonda Murray Peggy Nasti John and Linda Nelson Douglas and Deborah Norton Jay and Miriam Novick Douglas and Diane Oberhelman c/o Cullinan Properties, Ltd. Robert O’Brien O’Callaghan Family Arthur and Carol Ogren Kevin and Margaret O’Keefe Brian and Jodi Olmen Ben and Rosemary Olmstead Layton and Barbara Olsen Christopher and Sarah Orth Fredericka Paff and Carlyle Paff Hedrick Judith Paulsen Hank and Jane Pearsall Robert and Michelle Peart Glenn and Jean Peliska Dan and Paris Pepoon David Petrich John and Jane Pettinger Patricia Phillips Dee and Anita Pierce Kurt and Jane Piernot Philip and Sue Powell Ronald and Shirley Powless John and Merry Pratt Paul and Chris Predick Joseph and Tina Pregont Andy and Stephanie Prellwitz

Dan and Carole Priske Ptacek/Dobrydnia Household George and Fern Pullman Eric Quandt Dennis and Janis Quernemoen Bill and Suzanne Quinn William and Peggy Ramette Eric and Kathy Ratering James and Mary Ratos Thomas and Judith Rauschenberger Grant Reichard Richard and Doral Reinert John and Janna Rice David and Yvonne Richter Mike and Libby Riordan John Roesch David Roessl Gerald and Diane Rogahn Barry and Ann Rogers William and Kathryn Rogers Richard and Pamela Rohde Beverly Roitman and Donna Marsik Shirley Roy James and Nigella Ryan Dennis Sahr Rafael and Kate Salas Keith and Joanne Schalk Tom and Marsha Schlueter Paul Schoeneck Robert and Jo Ann Schoeneck Ronald and Bette Schowalter Steve and Wendy Schowalter Steven and Laurel Schreiber Edward and Margo Schulte Donald Schulz William and Janet Scott David and Barbara Seibel Ray and Charlene Seidel David Seligman and Kate Sontag Paul and Heidi Semenske Tom and Janet Seno Peter and Emily Sensenbrenner Jeffrey Shadick Jerold and Judith Shapiro Joseph and Holly Shea Scott and Melanee Sherman Michael and Sharon Shervey Wayne and Irene Shireman Michael and Patricia Sias Stephen Siders John and Gayle Simon

Rick and Gina Simon Simon/Ramsey Household Gene and Gloria Smedema Cynthia Smith Arthur Smith Daniel and Sheila Smith Jerry and Judy Specht Ed and Kristin Starr Edward Steffen Daniel and Cynthia Steinbach Elton Stephenson Carl and Barbara Stracka Elton and Victoria Streich Rip and Sue Suster Michael and Annette Sutich Len and Bonnie Svensson Jim and Mary Swanson Marjorie Swanson Thomas and Gene Szukala Mark and Kathleen Tannebaum Paul and Susan Fox Mark and Barbara Thompson Gary and Becky Thorsen Jim and Debbie Tierney W. Scott Tinsman William and Betsy Lehner-Tishler Marty and Sue Valasek Darlene Van Meir Robert and Barbara Van Metre James and Judy Vanderwerff Carol Volintine Kathy Volz James Vourvoulias Ed Wabiszewski Tom and Jeanne Wagner Bob and Laurie Wallace Gerry and Lori Walter Blake and Audrey Waterhouse Paul and Karen Wehner Richard and Mary Pat Welc Robert Welk and Randy Steffen Jane Welke Wencel Family David and Ruth Wenzel Mike and Kay Werk Dennis C. and Sharon A. Wesel William Whalen Eugenia Whelihan James and Ginger White Alan and Marian Wicker Jim and Carol Wiensch Michael and Susan Wilkin Dick and Mary Wilkinson

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Tom and Ellie Wiscomb Joseph and Carol Wodka Sue Wood David and Diane Wright Angie Yeomans Steve and Brigid Yeomans Bur and Kelly Zeratsky

PO Box 364, Green Lake, WI 54941

2015 membership listing included inside! UPCOMING EVENTS JAN. 16 SNOWSHOEING IN CERESCO PRAIRIE 10:00 am to noon at Ceresco Prairie, Ripon College FEB. 20 MOONLIGHT WALK AT SUGAR ISLAND 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Sugar Island MAR. 15 MAPLE SYRUP DEMONSTRATION 10:00 to 11:30 am at Schwartz Property MAR. 24 BAT HOUSE BUILDING WORKSHOP 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Green Lake School APR. 23 EARTH DAY CONSERVANCY CLEANUP at Guskey-Miller Conservancy APR. 30 BIRD WATCHING 6:00 to 7:30 am at Sunnyside Prairie (event is part of Green Lake’s Bird Festival)

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GLA SPOTLIGHT ALISON THIEL – GLA PROJECT MANAGER

Alison joined the Green Lake Association in August 2015 as Project Manager. Born and raised in Ripon, Wisconsin, she attended Ripon College and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication and Environmental Studies. While attending Ripon College, she participated in multiple organizations including the Environmental Group of Ripon and the Ripon College dance team. Her passion for environmental outreach was heightened through a handful of off-campus experiences including two internships and studying abroad. Last summer, she had the opportunity to work at Pilgrim Center Campground as the naturalist on site and thoroughly enjoyed her time working in such a fun and inspiring atmosphere. When she is not in the office, Alison spends her time instructing Zumba classes, hiking outdoors, and reading. You can contact Alison at alison@greenlakeassociation.com.