Laserfiche WebLink
Does anyone have any suggestions or could they help in Carp removal? By bow and arrow or other <br /> fishing? Other ideas? Carp disturb bottom sediments releasing phosphorus. They also damage aquatic plants. <br /> RCWD attempted to eradicate the carp on Howard Lake (just upstream of Peltier Lake) with good success for <br /> several years. A mix of beneficial native aquatic plants became established and water quality improved. The <br /> carp were a significant factor to poor water quality on Howard Lake. <br /> I got a request to donate $650 toward a program to inspect boats going in and out of Peltier Lake. Is <br /> anyone willing to donate or volunteer time? I responded by saying that Peltier Lake, at this time, is more <br /> likely to cause an invasive species problem than it is to receive one. I said that I did not think people on the lake <br /> were willing, at this time, to contribute $650 or volunteer time to inspect boats. If there is anyone who wants to <br /> take that on, let me know. <br /> Is anyone interested in adding a buffer of native plants to their shoreline or interested in restoration of <br /> their shoreline? Shoreline buffers reduce phosphorus and sediment entering the lake. For certain types of <br /> projects, RCWD has a cost share program and I can connect people so interested. <br /> Is anyone interested in a cost share program to install a Raingarden? A raingarden reduces runoff. Under <br /> certain circumstances, RCWD might cost share construction of a raingarden. Again, I can connect people so <br /> interested. <br /> Is there anyone willing to help me continue to ask RCWD to improve Peltier Lake? I participate in the <br /> RCWD Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) to try to help the whole Rice Creek watershed. I am particularly <br /> interested in improving Peltier Lake and have monitored and encouraged the progress of the Peltier TMDL. I <br /> believe it would help if others showed their support for the Peltier TMDL. <br /> Does anyone want more information on shallow lakes or carp or anything else? RCWD has lots of <br /> information on their website and might offer other education. www.ricecreek.or <br /> Does anyone want a RCWD electronic Newsletter? <br /> 3. OTHER QUESTIONS (See COMMUNICATION on how to answer these questions.) <br /> I know everyone is busy. These questions are for those who might want to do more: <br /> Would anyone help with monitoring the Great Blue Herons, eagle, waterfowl and other wildlife? In the <br /> summer, observations and sightings of Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Bald Eagles, Trumpeter Swans, White <br /> Pelicans, Mergansers and any relatively unusual bird or animal sightings could be valuable. Observations and <br /> sightings posted in a Face Book page might work well. The Great Blue Herons typically arrive on St Patrick's <br /> Day, March 17. A phone call to the dedicated "environmental" phone number could be useful. (I know I asked <br /> this question twice.) <br /> Would anyone help with the management and monitoring of the Great Blue Herons? Every year, a group <br /> of us install and repair metal flashing on the island in the winter. We also do winter nest counts. Stick piles for <br /> easy nest material for the herons may also be prepared. The island work is a half to a full day of work for each <br /> task. <br /> Would anyone help monitor water quality in Peltier Lake? Every 2 weeks in the summer, I help do Secchi <br /> disk (water clarity) and other measurements and help take water samples in the Peltier Lake. It requires a boat <br /> and 1 to 3 hours. <br /> Would anyone help with water quality measures in Peltier Lake for other organizations? I get requests to <br /> monitor the lake from other organizations too. <br /> Would anyone help or take over participation in the Rice Creek Watershed District Citizen Advisory <br /> Committee? I attend monthly meetings lasting 2 to 3 hours needing 1 hour prep or so. There may be more <br /> meetings and special projects in addition. It requires a desire to serve the watershed. <br /> Would anyone help lobby the legislature on certain bills involving water quality issues? In 2010, HF 880, <br /> authored by a Senator and Representative from our district, proposed, in my opinion, to adversely impact the <br /> financing of watershed districts in the whole state. This could have meant no money or less money to improve <br />