Enough with these cute pictures!!

E. Birch Lake snapper

Figured after all the cute pictures it was time for a really ugly dude (probably dudette). Thanks for giving me a call, Judy.

The Loon Project Site

This must be the day for loons -- Channel 12 had an interview from a man from The Loon Project. Looks like the site has some really interesting information about loons.

The Loon Project

Here's a link to the site and I've added to the link list to the right.

Black Fly Outbreak

Here's a link to a WPR report about how the black flies are causing loons to leave their nests. If you see our loons on a nest, it's even more important this year to give them a "wide berth" since it's estimated that 70% of the loons have abandoned their nests and eggs.

WPR -- Loons Abandon Their Eggs

CBCW Workshops

Here's an email from Ted Ritter about some upcoming workshops in Vilas County.

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Please consider adding your name to the list of 102 people who have attended Clean Boats Clean Waters workshops in Vilas County so far this spring.  There are eight more sessions offered, and more can be scheduled as the summer progresses.

Response by attendees has been positive.  The new inspection form and the revised protocol which emphasizes educational conversations with boaters and less data collection has been well received.

Please remember that anyone performing CBCW services supported by WDNR grant funding, whether those individuals are paid or volunteer, must be properly trained before interacting with boaters.

*   Each workshop averages 60 – 90 minutes in duration

      * There is no cost to attend

      * Advance registration is not required

UPCOMING VILAS COUNTY 2014 CBCW WORKSHOPS
Date	Time	Location	Event Sponsor
6/3	9:00 AM	Lac du Flambeau Town Hall	Lac du Flambeau Town Lakes Committee
6/4	5:00 PM	St. Germain Community Center	St. Germain Lions Club
6/6	9:00 AM	Town of Hiles Fire Station B	Butternut/Kentuck Lakes Association
6/7	9:00 AM	St. Germain Community Center	St. Germain Town Lakes Committee
6/21	1:00 PM	Arbor Vitae Fire Station	Little Arbor Vitae Lake District
6/25	9:30 AM	Plum Lake Town Hall (Sayner)	Plum Lake Town Lakes Committee
6/25	1:00 PM	Land O’ Lakes Town Hall	Big Portage Lake Association
7/8	9:00 AM	St. Germain Community Center	St. Germain Town Lakes Committee