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Oconto County Lakes Project Boot Lake Study Report 2019 Overall Project: All 60 lakes with in Oconto County with public access will be studied and each lake will have an individual Lake Management Plan developed and the County will have an Operational Strategy and Plan completed and adopted to help County staff members in achieving an overall goal of "Having the Healthiest Waters in Wisconsin" Boot Lake was included in the first round of studies
click here to read the Boot Lake Management Plan 2019 If anyone has comments, they can email them to Amy Klebe (amywolves14@gmail.com) and she will forward the comments to Ryan Haney, Water Resource Scientist, Center for Watershed Science and Education UW-Stevens Point For what it's worth here is a map of this year's current underground electric projects for our area. There is no other information of exactly when this may occur, but at least there's some hope it may happen this year. The light green was completed in 2018/2019.
Boot Lake Water Data for 2019 (updated 8/25/20)
Final lake water measurements for 2020. At the surface down to 15 feet the lake temps have dropped one degree compared to July. Kurt click here to see 2018 - 2019 -2020 water data readings
click here for the latest issue Zebra Mussel Update 8/18/20
Click here to read Zebra Mussel Boating Info CLICK HERE TO READ INFORMATION ON ZEBRA MUSSELS I’m following up on my e-mail from this past spring regarding possible zebra mussels in Boot Lake (Oconto County). You’ll recall that a singly adult zebra mussel was found attached to a stick, but no others were found after numerous lake residents scoured the shoreline and nearshore habitat throughout the summer. Additionally, the 2019 veliger tow sample was negative. The WDNR conducted an Early Detection Survey in early August 2020, but found no sign of zebra mussels. However, just recently Amy Klebe (CLMN Volunteer and lake resident) forwarded me photos of another single adult mussel that she found and also confirmation that her neighbor found a handful more. I will move forward with documenting this population as verified in our database albeit in low density. In terms of actions that the Boot Lake Association members and other lake users can do about the zebra mussels is somewhat limited. I’ve had citizens ask if they should smash them in an effort to get rid of them or reduce their numbers, but in all honesty that likely will not put a dent in the population because they reproduce to rapidly and in great quantity. But citizens are welcome to try! At this point in time, there are no tried and true control methods beyond prevention. The Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Research Center is currently experimenting with pesticide treatments in a few Minnesota lakes, but the research is in the very early stages and for select situations. Geneticists are working to evaluate the zebra mussel genome with the hopes of identifying a “weak spot,” but again that is only research and in very early stages. In the meantime, the Association can work to ensure that all lake residents are aware of the presence of zebra mussels in the lake and that individuals know the best practices that they can take in terms of preventing the spread to other waterbodies as well as protecting their personal property. I’m attaching a brochure that helps to explain some of these practices. It’s in black and white and was published in 2004, but it’s full of great applicable information for lake users. It’s geared towards boaters, but some of the concepts can be applicable to paddlers, swimmers, etc. I think that another important point to note is that not all inland lakes with zebra mussels experience high densities. Some populations really take off, whereas others seem to stay at bay. In any case, it’s good to manage expectations while encouraging lake users to take prevention seriously and build it into their lifestyle. Please share this information with others as you see fit and let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Amanda We are committed to service excellence. Cell Phone: 920-883-5041 The effects and causes of low levels of dissolved oxygen in lake water
At the annual June meeting of the association the membership approved the purchase of a dissolved oxygen (DO) meter for the purpose of providing a key missing piece of information needed to provide our on-going monitoring of our lake. Along with sampling for chlorophyll, phosphorus, temperatures, and water clarity testing, coupled with boat launch duties and invasive species monitoring, these along with this new instrument will help give us a complete picture of the health of the lake, and most importantly a heads up if something’s were to change. I have put together a question and answer sheet on why doing dissolved oxygen is so important, I hope you find it useful and informative. Please feel free to pass this message onto any of your neighbors who are not members of the association so they know what's going on. Kurt read the question and answer document
Bathymetric Contour Scan Map of the Boot Lake completed last year by the WDNR, all part of our lake management plan. It's a nice representation of the various water depths around the lake.
Aquatic Invasive Species Identification contact Amy Klebe if interested in identifying invasive aquatic species on Boot Lake click here to visit the Wiscosnin Lakes website
2016 Boot Lake Creel Survey Report click here to see the 2016 Boot Lake Creel Survey Report
Update on Condition and Health of Boot Lake click here to read the report from Amy Klebe
Boot Lake Fish Stocking Information
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Aquatic Invasive Species Identification contact Amy Klebe if interested in identifying invasive aquatic species on Boot Lake click here to visit the Wiscosnin Lakes website ------------------------------------------
click here to see lake map, wake hours and recommended boating, skiing, tubing directions
email photos, questions, comments, etc. to: rkelm000@centurytel.net |
