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First Pool Lakes Conference was a success
The first Winnebago Pool Lakes Conference was held March 13, 2010 at the Coughlin Center in Oshkosh. But if you missed it, you're not out of luck. You can download speaker Powerpoints or watch video podcasts here. You can also watch a video about the conference on NextAgeNews.com.
In addition, you can also download the Winnebago Comprehensive Management Plan and a summary of citizen input given at the conference, which will be used in updating the plan.
To listen to the podcasts from the conference, you will need iTunes. Once iTunes is downloaded, you can go directly to the video podcasts that follow by clicking on the session titles. In addition, by clicking on PDF you can access the Powerpoints the speakers used in their presentations.
Winnebago Comprehensive Management Plan, 1989-2010 and Beyond - Art Techlow III, Winnebago Systems Biologist, Wisconsin DNR.
Comparison of Lake Winnebago Water Quality Before and After Invasion by the Zebra Mussel - Bart De Stasio, Biology Professor, Lawrence University. [PDF]
Regional Planning for Aquatic Invasive Species - Michael Lizotte, Executive Director, Winnebago Lakes Council [PDF]
Important but Often Overlooked: Economics of the Lake Winnebago System Fisheries - Rob McLennan, Water Program Supervisor, Wisconsin DNR.
The Lake-Community Connection - Greg Keil, Menasha Community Development Director. [PDF]
Navigating the Lake Winnebago System - Capt. Geoff Carman, United States Power Squadrons. [PDF]
Fisheries - Ron Bruch, Senior Fisheries Biologist, Wisconsin DNR. [PDF]
Boating is Not Just Fun: It's our Business - Pete Chisholm, Engineer and Product Safety Manager, Mercury Marine.
December 12, 2007:
Lakes Education Center Meeting
About 25 people attended this meeting to discuss how a Lakes Education Center might fit into current plans to redevelop the waterfront in downtown Oshkosh. Committees were formed to review possible sites, explore similar types of facilities, conduct a needs analysis and develop a mission statement. Among potential sites is a proposed pavilion in Riverside Park between the Convention Center and the Leach Amphitheatre. Contact us if you are interested in participating on a committee. Watch this site for the date of a second meeting.
The idea of a Lakes Education Center has been floating around since the early 1990's and resurfaced again in a Commentary by Mary Hiles in the Oshkosh Northwestern, November 4, 2007. The Center would focus on the Winnebago system and be connected to various other cultural and recreational facilities via the planned Riverwalk.
Download Mary's Commentary from the Oshkosh Northwestern.
September 18 –October 16, 2007:
Public Meetings for the Regional Aquatic Invasive Species Plan for the Winnebago Pool.
Community members attended meetings in their area and contributed ideas to the plan. Meetings were held on September 18, Oshkosh, Coughlin Center; September 25, Winneconne, Village Municipal Center, Community Room; October 2, Stockbridge, Fire Department, Conference Room; October 9, Fond du Lac, Government Center, Room D & E; October 16, Menasha,Library, Company Room E. For further information contact Candice Mortara at 920-739-0299 or kevcan@ameritech.net
October 6, 2007:
Our First Fund Raiser
Thirty-two members and friends of the Lakes Council enjoyed a dinner cruise on the Wolf River paddle wheeler at the Fin n' Feather in Winneconne. It was a beautiful fall evening, the food was excellent, and the narration by Dan Rudebeck was provocative and informative. By popular demand, we will do it again next
year.
September 18, 2007:
Winnebago Lakes Council Annual Meeting
This year’s Annual Meeting was held in conjunction with a public meeting to gather comments from area residents for input into the AIS regional plan. Prior to the 7 p.m. start of the public meeting, Lakes Council members heard a brief annual report of organizational activities, elected new board members, and gave direction to the board. Light refreshments were served.
October 26, 2006:
First annual meeting, Fin 'n Feather Restaurant, Winneconne
Annual report, board election, lunch, and guest speaker Catherine Neiswender of University of Wisconsin Extension on "Sustaining our Fishery is Good for the Economy."
October 13, 2006:
Earth Charter Community Summit
Environmental economics panel (co-sponsored by UW-Oshkosh) on "Fishing the Winnebago Pool Lakes," with presentations by Dr. John Stoll (UW-Green Bay) and Catherine Neiswender (UW-Extension), and panel discussions with Dick Sickinger (Fox River Bait & Tackle) and Robin MacLennan (WI-DNR).