Title: Stewardship Trust must be protected

By Bayfield County Lakes | April 11, 2011 | Comments Off on Title: Stewardship Trust must be protected

Wisconsin has a rich history of protecting wild lands for public use, including lakes, shorelands and wetlands, through the Wisconsin Land Stewardship Trust.

Title: Recycling programs must be protected

By Bayfield County Lakes | April 11, 2011 | Comments Off on Title: Recycling programs must be protected

The Problem: The Governor’s proposed budget does away with both the state subsidy for municipal recycling programs as well as the state mandate for such programs.

BCLF Resolution title: Phosphorus and runoff rules must be protected

By Bayfield County Lakes | April 11, 2011 | Comments Off on BCLF Resolution title: Phosphorus and runoff rules must be protected

The Problem: The proposed biennial budget bill rolls back regulations designed to protect waterways from weed-producing phosphorus and other pollutants that wash from streets and construction sites.

BCLF Resolution: Call for WCC and NRB study of fireworks options

By Bayfield County Lakes | April 11, 2011 | Comments Off on BCLF Resolution: Call for WCC and NRB study of fireworks options

The Problem:    Aerial fireworks, now used to celebrate many events in Wisconsin, result in heavy metals and toxic perchlorates being released into the air we breathe and water we consume. 

Resolution 2009-1: Fishing Tournaments

By Bayfield County Lakes | January 17, 2009 | Comments Off on Resolution 2009-1: Fishing Tournaments

Whereas: – Fishing tournaments occur frequently on Bayfield County Lakes; and

Resolution 2009-2: Fireworks over waters

By Bayfield County Lakes | January 17, 2009 | Comments Off on Resolution 2009-2: Fireworks over waters

Whereas: Fireworks are now promoted year ’round as a means of celebration; and

Resolution 2008-3: Aquatic Plant Transport Penalty Increase

By Bayfield County Lakes | August 8, 2008 | Comments Off on Resolution 2008-3: Aquatic Plant Transport Penalty Increase

The Problem:  Some who violate laws prohibiting transport of aquatic invasive species and/or aquatic plants are not affected enough by the fine to cause a change in their behavior.

Phosphous Lawn Fertilizers

By Bayfield County Lakes | March 13, 2007 | Comments Off on Phosphous Lawn Fertilizers

BAYFIELD COUNTY LAKES FORUM RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF A COUNTYWIDE BAN ON SALE AND USE OF PHOSPHORUS LAWN FERTILIZERS

Transportation of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)

By Bayfield County Lakes | March 13, 2007 | Comments Off on Transportation of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)

BAYFIELD COUNTY LAKES FORUM RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT COUNTYWIDE RESTRICTION OF TRANSPORTATION OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES