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Ten-Year Lake Management Plan: Lake Wingra, WI
Lake Wingra, a 342-acre urban lake in Madison, WI, developed a comprehensive 10-year management plan coordinating the City of Madison, University of Wisconsin, and adjacent neighborhood associations. The plan addressed Eurasian watermilfoil, curly-leaf pondweed, and purple loosestrife through an integrated approach including targeted herbicide treatment, mechanical harvesting, native plant restoration, and public education.
Key outcome: The structured multi-agency planning process secured consistent funding across multiple budget cycles, a key advantage over ad hoc management. Native plant restoration efforts showed measurable progress in designated restoration zones within three years of initiation.
We used the integrated management framework from this site to structure our Eurasian watermilfoil control program. After three seasons we've reduced lake-wide coverage by 78% on our 340-acre water body.
Susan Thibodeau Lake District Manager, MN · Crow Wing CountyThe seasonal timing guidance has been invaluable. Treating at the right growth stage cut our herbicide costs by nearly 30% without sacrificing efficacy on our county-managed reservoir.
Dale Buchanan County Parks Director, MI · Kalamazoo County