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GLA Frequently asked questions Have a question? Take a moment to browse through these frequently asked questions for quick answers. Click on a specific topic to jump directly to the answer. Don't see your question or need more information? Please feel free to email info@greenlakeassociation.com or call our office at 920.294.6480. Topics: Algae, Weed Cutting, Aquatic Vegetation, Boater Safety Course, Manure Spreading, What's in a Name, Buying Lake Front Property, Fish Stocking, Lake Levels, Toxic Waste Disposal, Pier Registration, WI State Representatives Excessive amounts of nutrients that enter our lakes leads to eutrophication (accelerated plant growth). Sometimes plant growth may be in the form of nuisance algae that “bloom,” turning the water pea green and sometimes even causing fish kills. Continue learning about algae. Who removes the weeds in front of my dock? In accordance with a harvesting permit granted from the WI DNR, the Green Lake Sanitary District (GLSD) is the primary organization that manages and sponsors AQWEED, an aquatic harvesting program that cuts and removes nuisance aquatic plants from Big Green Lake. Learn more about aquatic plant removal. Why are there so many weeds in the lake? Excess vegetation is an episodic occurence that can be caused by many varying factors. An increase in aquatic vegetation can make boating, swimming, and fishing on the lake difficult. Learn more about the varying factors that can contribute to excess vegetation. Do I (or my child) need a license to operate a motorized boat? Anyone born after Jan. 1st 1989 is required to take a boaters safety course to legally operate a boat or personal watercraft (PWC) in the state of Wisconsin. Anyone is eligible to take a boater safety class and receive a safety education completion certificate. The certificate is not valid for a child until he or she is 12 years old. Learn more by visiting the WI DNR website. Does Rosendale Dairy spread its manure in the Green Lake Watershed? Yes, there are some manure spreading sites within our watershed. Continue reading to learn more about manure spreading restrictions. What's the difference between a marsh, an estuary, and a creek? Certain bodies of water can be difficult to define. Each person, depending on their location, use of the water, and personal background, may call it something different. Read on for more definitions. What should I look for when buying lake front property? There are many things to consider before investing in waterfront property. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the University of Wisconsin-Extension published a great resource that includes what to consider before beginning your search, how to determine the right lake or river, and factors for choosing perfect property. View Choosing the Right Waterfront Property. How many fish are stocked in Green Lake annually? Each year, 20,000-25,000 fish are raised at the Green Lake Fish Rearing Facility and released into Green Lake. This number is determined by the WI DNR and is based upon what they think the lake and the fish rearing facility can support. In 2010, nearly 21,000 lake trout and 2,500 northern pike were stocked in Green Lake. Historically, brown trout have been a stocked fish species, but were not stocked in 2010 due to recent concerns of VHS, a deadly fish virus categorized as an aquatic invasive species. View all previous fish stocking data from 1972-2010. Who determines the lake levels for Green Lake? The Department of Natural Resources has the power and responsibility under section 31.02 of the Wisconsin Statutes to regulate and control the level and flow of water in all navigable waters. Lake levels are adjusted by the Mill-pond Dam, which is operated by the City of Green Lake. Continue reading to learn how the dam is used to regulate water level and how the DNR exercises this authority. Continue reading to learn more about Green Lake water levels. Where can I dispose of harmful or toxic chemicals? The Green Lake County Land Conservation Department offers Clean Sweep, a program that allows residents to dispose of their hazardous waste. Visit the Green Lake County Land Conservation Departments webpage to learn more. Do I need to register my pier? Lawmakers created a free, one-time registration process for piers first placed in the water before Feb. 6, 2004, to grandfather in most of the larger existing piers that exceeded the size standards. View here for application deadline or Learn more about pier registration at the Wisconsin DNR website. Who are my Wisconsin State Representatives? View Wisconsin State Legislators. © 2008 Green Lake Association—Last updated on: November 21, 2011 2:57 PM |
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