Hello Everyone

There are several issues and activities for your consideration.

Bark Bay Slough Invasive Plants Removal

Anyone interested in assisting with the removal of invasive plants from the Bark Bay Slough State Natural Area is encouraged to attend the second in a series of such efforts on Monday, September 19that 9:30 am. Volunteers should bring waders or knee-high waterproof boots, lunch, and, if possible, latex or nitrile gloves and a canoe to the launch site on Bark Bay Road. Both Phragmites australis (Common Reed Grass) and Phalaris arundinacea (Reed Canary Grass) will be treated with a wetland-approved herbicide at several sites in the slough; however, participants may choose to concentrate on hand-pulling of Canary Reed Grass at others. Invasive plant identification and removal techniques will be guided by Greg Kessler, a Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Manager from the Brule office (715-372-8539, ext. 115). Volunteers are encouraged to register with Gene Lemmenes at 715-774-3100 or glemmenes@cheqnet.net as soon as possible.

Water Volunteer Training Session

Citizen involvement in research and preservation along the south shore will be greatly enhanced with a water volunteer training session tentatively scheduled for either Saturday, September 17th or Saturday, October 1st. The training will be offered by Pamela Toshner of the UW-Extension and will take place at either the Herbster gym or at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. The venue and date of this training session will be determined by the number of local participants and their schedule preferences. Please demonstrate your willingness to become involved in the preservation of the south shore estuaries by contacting Gene Lemmenes at 715-774-3100, or by email at glemmenes@cheqnet.net , by no later than Wednesday, August 31st. A more rigorous assessment level training session will be offered next year if sufficient local interest is shown.

Sea-kayaking Tour for the Environment.

Thanks to each of the 28 individuals or couples who pledged their support to environmental causes in conjunction with the sea-kayaking tour which I recently completed around the perimeter of the newly designated Gaylord Nelson Wilderness Area in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The 71 1/2 mile trip began at Meyer's Beach on Monday afternoon, August 22nd, and concluded in Bayfield 20 1/2 hours later. As of today, you have collectively pledged a total of over $3000 to 11 local and four regional, national, and/or international environmental causes.

With the drastic recent declines in public funding of natural resources stewardship at both the state and national level, it is more important than ever that private donations of time, effort, and resources be directed to the issues of greatest concern to each of us. If anyone would like a list of local environmental groups, please let me know.

Gene Lemmenes

715-774-3100


Hello Everyone There are several issues and activities for your consideration. Bark Bay Slough Invasive Plants Removal Anyone interested in assisting with the removal of invasive plants from the Bark Bay Slough State Natural Area is encouraged to attend the second in a series of such efforts on Monday, September 19that 9:30 am. Volunteers should bring waders or knee-high waterproof boots, lunch, and, if possible, latex or nitrile gloves and a canoe to the launch site on Bark Bay Road. Both Phragmites australis (Common Reed Grass) and Phalaris arundinacea (Reed Canary Grass) will be treated with a wetland-approved herbicide at several sites in the slough; however, participants may choose to concentrate on hand-pulling of Canary Reed Grass at others. Invasive plant identification and removal techniques will be guided by Greg Kessler, a Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Manager from the Brule office (715-372-8539, ext. 115). Volunteers are encouraged to register with Gene Lemmenes at 715-774-3100 or glemmenes@cheqnet.net as soon as possible. Water Volunteer Training Session Citizen involvement in research and preservation along the south shore will be greatly enhanced with a water volunteer training session tentatively scheduled for either Saturday, September 17th or Saturday, October 1st. The training will be offered by Pamela Toshner of the UW-Extension and will take place at either the Herbster gym or at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. The venue and date of this training session will be determined by the number of local participants and their schedule preferences. Please demonstrate your willingness to become involved in the preservation of the south shore estuaries by contacting Gene Lemmenes at 715-774-3100, or by email at glemmenes@cheqnet.net , by no later than Wednesday, August 31st. A more rigorous assessment level training session will be offered next year if sufficient local interest is shown. Sea-kayaking Tour for the Environment. Thanks to each of the 28 individuals or couples who pledged their support to environmental causes in conjunction with the sea-kayaking tour which I recently completed around the perimeter of the newly designated Gaylord Nelson Wilderness Area in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The 71 1/2 mile trip began at Meyer's Beach on Monday afternoon, August 22nd, and concluded in Bayfield 20 1/2 hours later. As of today, you have collectively pledged a total of over $3000 to 11 local and four regional, national, and/or international environmental causes. With the drastic recent declines in public funding of natural resources stewardship at both the state and national level, it is more important than ever that private donations of time, effort, and resources be directed to the issues of greatest concern to each of us. If anyone would like a list of local environmental groups, please let me know. Gene Lemmenes 715-774-3100
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