Purple Looestrife Alert

This last weekend our boys at the boat landing discovered some pretty flowers and said they looked like the Purple loosestrife.

So Monday I cut one off and took it to the DNR to be checked out. A short while later I got a call from Sandy Wickman of the DNR and she said that it was the Purple loosestrife. She then told me what to do for now.

• To carefully cut the blooms off and then cut the stems as close to the ground.
• Then to put all into a trash bag and then into the garbage which will then go to the landfill.
This Morning I went to the landing and fault off Bumble Bees trying to pollinate.
Then followed Sandy’s instructions and cut all that I could find.
Sandy also told me that she would be putting our lake on the Beetle list for next spring.
She said they have a beetle that loves to eat the Purple loosestrifeplant.
 
This next weekend Paul and I will be slowly checking the lake shoreline for any more.
If any of you see this pretty flower let me or Paul know. If any of you
see this pretty flower let me or Paul know. If any of you want to cut one, just be careful of the blooms.
As the petals fall off that is where the seeds are.

"If the only tool you have is a hammer,
you tend to see every problem as a nail."


Frosty
 




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Timber Wolf Sighting

I got an email from my neighbor Leon Sammuelson this morning telling me about his wolf sighting......

"This morning, when walking my daughter’s dog, 2 big timber wolves crossed the road near Cook’s driveway. The 1^st one was standing in the road staring back at me before he took off across the cutover area. Hopefully wasn’t looking at the dog as possible breakfast J!

The 1^st one had a broad head, short round ears, was very dark gray/black, 2^nd one I didn’t get a good look at was more gray, I’m certain they were wolves, not coyotes. "

That must have been pretty exciting and I certainly wish I would have seen them with my camera in hand, but I'll be on the lookout just in case. 

Kathy

Congratulations to Our Own Paul Shreiber!

From: "Michele Sadauskas" <msadauskas@co.oneida.wi.us>
Date: August 12, 2014 at 4:13:13 PM CDT
To: <"Undisclosed-Recipient:;"@mail.co.oneida.wi.us>
Subject: re-cap of 2014 oneida county lakes volunteer awards ceremony

Good afternoon everyone!

I want to say "Thank You" to everyone that attended the 6th Annual Oneida County Lake Volunteers Award Ceremony!  Your support for Oneida County lake volunteers is priceless!  I regret not getting the chance to talk personally with everyone that night, but please know I truly appreciate all the hard work and effort that you put forth to protect our beautiful Oneida County lakes, rivers, and wetlands.  For those not able to attend the event, here are the 2014 award winners:

Outstanding Lake Stewardship Awards

Paul Schreiber, Lake Thompson

Norris Ross, Three Lakes Waterfront Association 

Outstanding Stewardship Award

Ron Paque, Crescent Lake

Outstanding Stewardship for Lakes Group Award

Three Lakes Waterfront Association

Special Stewardship & Technical Achievement Award

Reed Newlin, Big Stone-Deer-Laurel-Medicine Lakes

15-year Citizen Monitoring Award

Jim Allen, Dorothy Lake

Carol Miller, Bird Lake 

20-year Citizen Monitoring Award

Eugene Ohm, Virgin Lake 

Outstanding Volunteer Award

Stephanie Boismenue, Squash Lake 

Lifetime Stewardship Award

Gary & Nancy Blumreich, Pelican Lake

We will be posting photos of the event on our Facebook page tomorrow.  Go here to see them: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oneida-County-AIS/591216774222010?ref=hl

Look for an Oneida County AIS update tomorrow, but until then have a great evening everyone!

Blue-Green Algae Outbreaks

From: "Michele Sadauskas" <msadauskas@co.oneida.wi.us>
Date: August 6, 2014 at 9:23:15 AM CDT
To: <"Undisclosed-Recipient:;"@mail.co.oneida.wi.us>
Subject: blue green algae outbreaks

Good morning everyone-

It is that time of year again when Oneida County lakes are experiencing blue-green algae blooms.  At this time we have confirmed reports of blue-green algae outbreaks on the following lakes:

Pelican Lake

Lake Nokomis

Sand Lake

This is not an all-inclusive list, there may be other lakes experiencing algae-blooms that I am not aware of.  I have attached a  wonderful document that explains what blue-green algae is, what it looks like, helpful tips, and links to even more information!  If you suspect a blue-green algae bloom on your lake, please contact Jim Kreitlow, James.Kreitlow@wisconsin.gov, or Gina LaLiberte, Gina.LaLiberte@wisconsin.gov. 

Stay safe everyone! 

Michele Sadauskas AIS Coordinator Oneida County Land & Water Conservation Oneida County Courthouse, 2nd floor PO Box 400 Rhinelander, WI 54501 Phone:  715-369-7836     Fax:  715-369-7839 msadauskas@co.oneida.wi.us Like Us on Facebook

Unfortunately the "wonderfull document" is 31 pages long and I was unable to attach it here, but if anyone would like it I, or any of the Board Members can forward it to you by email.

Kathy