The Long Lake of Phelps Lake District Stakeholder Survey postcard is in the mail! This is your opportunity to be heard regarding the current and historic conditions of your lake and its future management. The results from this survey will guide the LLPLD on how to move forward with future and current issues affecting Long Lake. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Deadline is February 17, 2019. Any questions, don’t hesitate to send an email to mark.swislow@gmail.com.
Upcoming Long Lake Stakeholders Survey
The Long Lake of Phelps District Board of Directors will be distributing a survey to help in the development of a comprehensive management plan. Your input is very important to us moving forward, and this is your opportunity to be heard regarding the current and historic conditions of your lake and future management. Postcards will be mailed on January 13 with instructions on how to complete the survey either online or by mail. Read the introductory letter.
Agenda for Remote Board Meeting
A quarterly meeting of the LLPLD will take place via phone conference at noon Central time on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. View the agenda here. You may call in to listen to the meeting by dialing 605-472-5748, access code: 547270
Smelt in Long Lake: An Update
Dr. Fred Binkowski and Ron Bruch of the UWM Fisheries created this short new release for our landowners regarding the status of the smelt population in Long Lake.
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Study re: Effects of 2-4D Chemicals to Treat Eurasian Watermilfoil Conducted
A study regarding the effects of 2-4D chemicals to treat Eurasian Watermilfoil was conducted by Dr. Dan Isermann of the WI Cooperative Fishing Research Unit in which he attempted to duplicate the results of a previous study that showed negative effects of the chemical’s use. Click on the link to view the executive summary of the study. The previously posted lake management plan by Onterra highlights this study.
Minutes from 2019 Annual Meeting
The minutes from the 2019 Long Lake of Phelps Lake District annual meeting have been approved. Click on the link to view the document.
2019 Aquatic Management Plan
Click here to view Onterra’s 2019 Aquatic Management Plan for Long Lake.
Notes from DNR Presentation at Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting on July 6, 2019, Carol Warden of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources shared information and answered questions regarding options to address invasive plants in the lake. Click here to read the notes she shared after the meeting.
DASH Treatment of Eurasian Water Milfoil Approved
According to Joan Carter, treasurer of the Long Lake District, on Saturday, July 13, 2019, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) approved our application for a permit to use Diver-Assisted Suction Harvesting (DASH) to treat problem areas of milfoil on Long Lake. Beginning July 15, Aquatic Plant Management will be on Long Lake with their boat performing diver assisted suction harvesting of milfoil. Please stay at least 200 feet away from their boat.
Long Lake Owners Picnic
Join us for the Long Lake owners picnic on Saturday, July 13 at 12:00 PM (noon) at Wavering Park in Phelps. Click here to view the invitation.