Vilas & Winchester Lake Groups

Today at the Board meeting we had a lengthy discussion about lake surveys and invasives. Two of the groups,  the Vilas County Lakes and Rivers Association and the Winchester Town Lakes Committee, have a lot of information online. You can find the Vilas County site at http://www.vclra.us/ and the Town Lakes Committee site can be found by clicking their header on the Town of Winchester website at
http://www.winchesterwi.com/

It was pointed out that Birch Lake has been very fortunate as far as invasives. A few years ago rusty crayfish were identified in the lake but it actually seems as if the numbers are going down. Looks like the bass are doing their job.

If you notice anything that you think may be an invasive species or that you need help with identification, you can take the sample to the Discovery Center for identification.

2013 Birch Lake Picnic

Birch Lake Association Picnic

Sunday, September 1st, 2013

12-3 pm  Winchester Town Park

(eating around 12:30)

Please call or email by Monday, August 19th,

if you are planning to attend and how many adults and children

will be in your group.  Guests are welcome.

RSVP: 

Email:  dittz.geo(at)gmail.com

or by phone

Meat (hamburgers and hot dogs) will be provided.  Bring a

dish to pass, table service and whatever you like to drink.

We hope you can make it.