Inside the
Spring 2008 edition

• Wisconsin's new pier regulations: everything you need to know for 2008
  
  
• Attorney General finds counties can pass ordinances to regulate aquatic invasive species
  
  
• Lake management planning workshop
  
  
• Northwest conference features learning, entertainment
  
  
• Welcome Patrick! A new extension lakes specialist
  
  
• The Capitol Report: Legislative session ends with few results for water watchers
  
  
• Phosphorus bill fails to clear Assembly
  
  
• Lake Tomah aims to improve water quality with drawdown
  
  
• Ask a Limnologist: Why should we care about climate change? A watery view
  Part I:Climate change, ice loss, and Wisconsin lakes
  (Article available as PDF 637 KB)
  
  
• County lake group sponsors "Day at the Lake" for elected officials
  
  
• Developing a mini scientific investigation for lakes
  
  
• Understanding the people as well as the resource: Using a community-based approach to conservation implementation
  
  
• Grant helps engage students in AIS, lake learning
  
  
• Wisconsin waters and climate: historical changes and possible futures
  Part II: Historical changes in Wisconsin water levels and streamflows
  
  
• The Nature of Lakes (Part I)
  
  
• How well do lawns filter runoff? Dig deep for the answer
  
  
• Frequently Asked Questions about proposed changes to shoreland zoning rules (NR 115)
  
  
• By canoe and snowshoe: fishing with Bill Hoppe
  
  
• 2008 Wisconsin Lake Stewardship Award winners
  
  
• Meet some of our aquatic invasive species coordinator

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