Citizen Lake Monitoring History & Vision
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Citizen Lake Monitoring History & Vision Jeff Bode, Jennifer Filbert & Jim Vennie Lakes & Wetlands - DNR
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Citizen Lake Monitoring History & Vision. Jeff Bode, Jennifer Filbert & Jim Vennie Lakes & Wetlands - DNR. Self-Help Citizen Lake Monitors. 1,103 Lakes Monitored 1986 through 2004. Number of Volunteer Monitors. 1,354 Active (Secchi & AIS) - 2,391 Trained. 1103 Lakes Monitored (1986-2004). - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Citizen Lake Monitoring
History & Vision
Jeff Bode, Jennifer Filbert & Jim VennieLakes & Wetlands - DNR
Self-Help Citizen Lake Monitors
1,103 Lakes Monitored
1986 through 2004
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Number of Volunteer Monitors1,354 Active (Secchi & AIS) - 2,391
Trained
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1103 Lakes Monitored (1986-2004)
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589 Lakes MonitoredChemistry/Clarity (2004)
34/11,821 55/
1,131105/829
121/511
146/414
128/286
MonitoringMonitoringCitizensCitizensSecchi Clarity Secchi Clarity 1,1091,109ChemistryChemistry 479479Dissolve oxygen Dissolve oxygen 307 307 Loosestrife Loosestrife 9090Milfoil Milfoil 270270Zebra Mussel Zebra Mussel 5858Plants Plants 6464Curlyleaf Pondweed Curlyleaf Pondweed 2626
Citizen Lake Monitoring April 2004
Lake Reports
Regional Lake Report
Trends in Lake Clarity# of Lakes Improving /
# of Lakes with Trends
Lake Trends = 466 Stable = 308 Improving = 91
Declining = 67
Unknown = 372
Total Lakes = 838
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30/185
23/110
25/89
Statewide
Wisconsin Lake Clarity - Trophic StateFrom Space
Assisted by hundreds of volunteers, University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers assess water quality of Wisconsin's lakes from space (1999-2001).
8,000 Lakes From Space
Wisconsin Lakes Trophic State based on satellite data
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Citizen Lake Monitoring Vision & Expectations
• Enhance IT, QA/QC Support Systems • Increase the Number of Lakes Monitored• Increase the Number of Citizen Monitors• Increase Monitoring Opportunities• Continuous Long-Term Lake Monitoring• Research & Develop New Approaches• Increase Use & Influence of Lake Data• Connect & Engage Citizen Lake Monitors• No One Gets Hurt
Engage & Network with Others
o Protocols
o Database
o Reports
o $ Contracts
o Tech Support
o Education – Lake Tides
o Training
o Coordination
o Learning Centers
o Trainer Network
o Link Citizens
o Connect
o Advocacy
o Appreciation
o Recognition
Laura Herman UW-Extension
Citizen Lake Monitoring Educator
Expectations for Trainers
• Pilot & Critique Train the Trainers• Train New Volunteers • Refresher Training • Advise on Direction & Pace
Status (S) & Vision (V)S WI Relies on Citizen Lake Monitoring DataS 2,248 Citizens Limnologists - 1,210 ActiveS 1,125 Lakes Monitored & 8,000 AssessedS Information is Valued Locally & StatewideVEnhance IT & QA Management SystemsVControl Costs & Administrative OverheadVEngage & Network with OthersVExpand & Recognize Network
