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As another summer season has come to an end, I hope everyone had a great year on our lake. Many things have hap-pened this past year. As you should all know, the Aquatic Invasive Species, Eurasian Water Milfoil was found in our lake during a lake study conducted by Onterra, Inc. in 2011. We began aggressive treat-ment of the EWM and it seems that the treatment has had a very positive result. Several of our members have reported that they couldn’t see any EWM after the treatment. We will know more next spring when the growth surge occurs. We are looking for some-one that would be interest-ed in taking over the job of buoy installation and
removal on Pelican Lake. This job is funded equally by Schoepke Township, Enterprise Township and the Pelican Lake Property Owners Association. Mike Genga-lo has been doing this job for many years and has informed us that he is re-tiring from the job. We would like to thank Mike for his many years of a job well done! Mike has said that he will be glad to help train his replacement if necessary. Without the buoys in place, our lake would not be easily navi-gated. Many props and boats could be damaged and people could be injured. If anyone is inter-ested in this job please contact me or any board member. There were four Referen-dums on the November 6th ballot in the Town of
Enterprise that pertained to our lake. The questions and results are printed on page 6. As winter arrives, I would like everyone to have a safe and enjoyable time on our lake. Remember, be considerate of others and of our lake. Please remove all trash off the ice before the season ends. What is left behind ends up in our lake which defeats our pur-pose of maintaining a clean, healthy lake for all to enjoy! Please refer to the upcom-ing event calendar for our future meeting dates and plan on attending. We need your input in our im-portant issues. Thank you, Ed
President’s Corner
By ED ERICKSON
WINTER 2012
Annual Meeting 2/3
Treasurer’s Report 4
AIS Award Bob Mott 5
Enterprise Referen-dums/ Trivia Quiz
6
Advertising Dates to Remember
7-10
Contact Sheet 11
Fall Meeting Minutes BOD contacts
12
New Members Memorials
14
Planning Meeting 15-
17
Mottled Sculpins 17
A Healthy Lake 18
Get the Lead Out 19
Membership Form 20
Inside this issue:
RAFFLE TICKETS ENCLOSED
Tickets are $2.00 each or (3) for v$5.00
Take time now to renew your membership by using the Membership application on the
back of this newsletter, and you caneasily submit your raffle tickets too.
Thank you in advance for helping our lake!
Page 2 PLPOA Winter 2012
MINUTES 0F THE JULY 21, 2012 ANNUAL MEETING
SUBMITTED BY BOB MOTT
90 people present
Minutes of the April 14, 2012 Spring PLPOA meeting read by Secretary, Bob Mott and approved.
Joe Altschaefl – Treasurer- presented the treasurer’s report which was approved. Noted that there are currently 268 paid
members a total which is down some.
Lake Study Update- Bob Mott
It is in the second year of the study, the final report will be given this fall with recommendations to maintain and/or im-
prove Pelican Lake. It was noted that when this study began there was no point in doing the study unless the recommen-
dations be seriously considered. Remember that the study cost around $ 33,000 with 75% funded by a grant from the state
of Wisconsin and 25% funded by the PLPOA
Eurasian Water Milfoil Update- Bob Mott
Due to the early spring there was a hectic effort to get a company to treat the EWM which was discovered in 2011 by
Onterra. Treatment is best done before water temperatures reach 65 degrees. Stantec of Stevens Point was selected as
the treatment company after looking at bids. Their company offered 3 ppm treatment at a price that was less than the
other company for a 2.7 ppm application. It was determined that a 3 ppm treatment of 2,4 D ( Sculpin-G) be applied.
Property owners within 200 feet of either side of treatment were notified by letter and a notice was published in the
Rhinelander paper. Town of Enterprise officials objected to not being notified of treatment and said there was a town
ordinance which did not allow chemical treatment. Stantec officials noted that state law allows treatment in lake and riv-
er waters over any objections by towns. Treatment was done May 16th.
In June I searched the area and no sign of EWM was seen in the two treatment sites north and south of Keelers Landing.
Landing Monitoring Report- Jean Roach
Things have gone well this summer with experienced landing workers continuing to do a great job. They take some heat
for enforcing the law. Also many compliments and thanks for attempting to keep the lake clean. Lucy Nelson continued
her important work with the campgrounds and resorts. Lynn Anderson worked with scheduling workers this summer.
Thanks to both these ladies.
DNR Report- Larry Hahn
Dead Loon report from last year died of a lung infection possibly caused by wet grain, not lead poisoning
Spearing- Natives were allowed 1187 walleyes this year. There were 812 speared with an average of 16 inches. Two mus-
kies were taken.
Creel Survey-
Last one done in 1991-92. In 11 months 3915 walleyes taken with 4.3 hours of fishing to catch legal walleye.
217 muskies – 116 hours per fish 40,141 perch – 8.9 inch average
PLPOA Winter 2012 Page 3
MINUTES OF July 21,2012 ANNUAL MEETING CON’T
Submitted by Bob Mott
Long Musky Discussion was held
30,000 bluegills – 7 inch 5682 crappie
Two year musky study
Took 17 quart of eggs this spring – will plant up to 2500 fingerling musky from these eggs this fall since the musky
count was below what was considered adequate reproduction
PLPOA Road Cleanup and Website – Dan Miller
October 6 will be the next clean up. We had very good participation in the spring. PLPOA responsible for all roads:
Hwys 45, B, G and Q around Pelican Lake– with good cooperation from towns and county officials.
Website up and running. Please use it. www.pelicanlakepoa.org
Aerial photos available today- Owner giving 10% of what is sold to association. Thanks to Brian.
Report from President Ed Erickson
Oak Wilt- please do not cut or prune oak trees from April to October as it could spread oak wilt.
Paramedic and fire volunteers needed. Please contact Steve Sharon.
Joe will need an assistant for the treasurer’s job to learn the details before he retires from the board
Lake history- material is still being collected.
Dan Miller, Cheryl Schmidt, and Bob Mott are leaving the board.
Marge Gibson- Director of REGI ( Raptor Rehabilitation Group Incorporated ) located in Antigo gave an
excellent presentation concerning her work.
76 eagles this year with 27 suffering from lead poisoning - like carrion some of which contains lead fragments
from bullets and also lead sinkers in fish. The costs per bird treat are $2000.00. Non-lead sinkers are available but
more expensive; dealers will carry if demand is there.
Don’t let government decide to have a regulation. You decide.
Marge with assistants displayed raptors and answered questions. Attending members donated a good amount of money
for REGI in free will donations.
New Board Members
Marty Studenec, Dave Hardt and Linda Erickson were elected to the board of directors.
Board will discuss adopting an eagle ($ 200.00) at a future date.
Meeting adjourned at 4:00
PLPOA Treasurer’s Report October 6, 2012
Submitted by Joe Altschafel
PLPOA Winter 2012 Page 4
Balance on Hand as of January 1, 2012 $25,380.86
Income $32,122.40
Expenses ($49,273.76)
Current checkbook balance as of 10/4/2012 $8,229.50
In addition to the above account balance, we have three $5,000.00 CD’s to mature on
5/28/2013 (2) & 3/18/2013 (1).
Total current value with interest is $15,694.99.
Total of all accounts, $23,924.49, of the foregoing amount, $1,020.81 is Lake study
grant money which we have received and will be spent as the study is completed,
leaving a net PLPOA balance, including CD’s, of $22,903.68.
Net check book balance of $7,208.69.
Total members – 278.
Current grant update and report (3).
Lake Study Grant –
Grant Total - $33,092.00 – DNR portion $24,819.00. Local match - $8,273.00 (our actual cost - $4,281.00) Re-ceived $17,245.72, have paid $16,224.91, balance on hand $1,020.81.
Landing Monitor Grant –
Grant Total - $13,332.75 – DNR portion $9,999.56. Local match - $3333.19.
Received $2,499.89. Salaries & taxes paid to date $10,198.77.
AIS Treatment Grant –
Grant Total - $19,140.55 – DNR portion $14,355.41. Local match - $4,785.14.
Received $3,588.85, have paid $9,893.80.
Treasurer Rep – 10/6/2012
County Recognizes Pelican Lake AIS Efforts
by Lucy Nelson
Page 5 PLPOA Winter 2012
The Oneida County Land and Water Dept. and UW-Extension recognized eight individuals and two lake
associations for their activities in protecting Oneida County's lakes and rivers from aquatic invasive species (AIS) and for
outstanding lake stewardship.
Again, Thank You to the Resorts, Campgrounds, and Hotel, for their on-going help in edu-
cating their customers about AIS.
Also, a gracious Thank You to the volunteers who covered the lunch hours, fishing tourna-
ment, and extra hours needed at the boat landings. The discovery of EWM is Musky Bay,
makes itmore important to educate the public regarding AIS.
Among the individuals that received AIS prevention and outstanding
lake stewardship was Mr. Bob Mott, Pelican Lake, pictured right.
Pelican Lake Women’s Civic Club
By Lucy Nelson, Fundraiser Chairperson
The Pelican Lake Women’s Civic Club held their 12th Memorial Weekend Fundraiser on Sunday, May 27,2012. We want to THANK All of YOU who helped make this fundraiser another triumph. Our Beer stand, whole home made pies, and craft-ers also helped make this event another success. WE hope you PLAN to JOIN us next year, Sunday, May 26, 2013, for our MEMORIAL WEEKEND FUNDRAISER.
This year, we gave a $750 scholarship to Miss Kaitlyn Diane Champion at the Elcho School Scholarship Program in May. We also extended our $2,000 scholarship to Miss Danielle Christian. This is a wonderful honor our club is able to bestow to the qualified students. Our club supports the civic needs of the community.
The annual Fall Style Show and Luncheon was held October 11th at Holiday Acres in Rhinelander. The diversity of club members and assortment of ensembles makes this an interesting and fun experience. Some of our models are pictured below. Food, door prizes, and our “Silent Auction,” compliment this event. Since we didn’t have our usual raffle this year, we decided to raffle off 3 items donated to us for the Style Show. The winners were: Packer Football--Lucy Nelson, Rain-bow Wall hanging--Rosie Williamson, Wooden Deer Head coat hanger, Donna Guldan.
Full and part-time residents in Enterprise and Schoepke townships are welcome to join the Pelican Lake Women's Civic Club. Our meetings are held the first Thursday of each month. Please contact President Mary Martin 715-487-5417 or Treasure Marsha Pahl -715-487-5990 and join in the fun !!!
Lucy Nelson was
thrilled to win the
Packer items on
the raffle.
PLPOA Winter 2012 Page 6
ENTERPRISE TOWN REFERENDUMS
By ED ERICKSON
There were 4 Referendums on the November 6th ballot in the Town of Enterprise that pertained to our lake. The questions and results are as follows:
1. Question: Should the Town of Enterprise continue to fund the placement of buoys on Pelican Lake? Results: (Yes: 175) (No: 59)
2. Question: Should the Town of Enterprise continue to fund the monitoring of invasive species at the boat landings on Pelican Lake? Results: (Yes: 150) (No: 83)
3. Question: Should the Town of Enterprise encumber itself financially regarding the treatment of invasive species in Pelican Lake? Results: (Yes: 127) (No: 106)
4. Question: Should the Town of Enterprise consider modifying its current land use designation for the shore-line of Pelican Lake from mixed use to single family residential only? Results: (Yes: 82) (No: 150)
PELICAN LAKE TRIVIA
(DATA GATHERED BY THE LAKE STUDY)
1. What percentage of the Walleye spearing quota harvested annually is spawning females?
a. 50% b. 20% c. 10% d. 75%
2. The Water Clarity in Pelican Lake is rated as
a. Excellent b. Good c. Fair d. Poor
3. How many lake residents say they are willing to volunteer to help the Lake Association?
a. 20% b. 55% c. 80% d. 100%
4. How many acres of lake water were treated with herbicide to control Eurasian Water Milfoil?
a. 14 b. 25 c. 50 d. 100
5. What do people say is the most popular activity on the lake?
a. Boating b. Swimming c. Relaxing and Entertaining d. Fishing
Answers: 1.c 2.a 3.b 4.a 5.d (c is a close second)
PLPOA Winter 2012 Page 7
HOPES LANDING
BAR & GRILL
SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH
HOMEMADE PIZZAS
PONTOON RENTALS
PIERS FOR DOCKING
OPEN 6:30 AM—CLOSE
CLOSED TUESDAYS
889 Hwy 45
Pelican Lake — 715-487-5749
RIGHT ON THE SNOWMOBILE TRAIL
PULL OUT REFERENCE SECTION
ADVERTISERS AND DATES TO REMEMBER
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Pelican Lake Property Owners Association meeting dates for next year are as follows: April 13, 2013 (9:00 a.m.) Spring Meeting July 20, 2013 (2:00 – 4:00 p.m.) PLPOA Annual Meeting July 20, 2013 (4:00 p.m. to Dusk) Summer Fest (to follow meeting) September 21, 2013 (9:00 a.m.) Fall Meeting (followed by Highway Clean-up) Other Events Feb. 9 (10:00 a.m.) Vintage Snowmobile Race Gerrits’ Lakeview Feb 23 (7 am– 4 pm) Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Icefishing Derby March 2 Vintage Snowmobile Poker Run Gerrits’ Lakeview March 9 Pelican Lake Fire Dept. Softball on Ice Hope’s Landing May 1 Oneida & Langlade Counties ATV Trails open May 4 Fishing Season Opener May 26 Pelican Lake Women’s Civic Club Fundraiser Schoepke Town Hall
ELECTRICIAN
Ed Erickson
Wisconsin Certified Master Electrician
30+ years experience
Pelican Lake, WI (715) 487-4032
Meat Raffles
Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, April 14, May 12
Scentsy Parties 1 p.m.
Feb 2, Mar 16
PLPOA Winter 2012 Page 8
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- DOCKS & PIERS Roll-in, Stationary or Floating Maintenance Free, Light Weight
FLOE, Voyager, ShoreStation
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- BOAT LIFTS Vertical or Cantilever
FLOE, ShoreStation, LSP, Lift Tech - SHORELINE RAMPS
Boats, Pontoons & PWC Roll-N-Go
- TRACK SYSTEMS Boat House Rail System
Shore Tracker
STOP IN OR CALL TODAY
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PLPOA Winter 2012 Page 9
“We’re More Than
Just a Lumber Yard!”
Lumber • Trusses • Windows • Doors
Hardware • Electrical • Plumbing
Docks • Paint
Contractor and Handyman Referrals
Equipment Rental
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Elcho, WI 54428
715-275-3700 • 800-260-3631
www.bsielcho.com
ENTERPRISE
STORAGE
INDIVIDUAL
STORAGE UNITS
8’ X 10’ up to 12’ X28’
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Pelican Lake, WI 54463
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656
Visit our website!
http://pelicanlakepoa.org/
Check the weather, latest updates, read our
newsletters, submit to and view our photo
gallery, shop for Pelican Lake goodies and
join our membership!
PLPOA Winter 2012 Page 10
THIS AD SPACE AVAILABLE
Contact Joseph Altschaefl, Treasurer
715-487-5155
262-334-0711
Contact the Editor
To submit articles please contact
for format & layout.
Lori Regni
737 Cty Rd G
Pelican Lake, WI 54463
715-487-4888
Propane Filled
1111 S. Alpine Rd., Suite 200
Rockford, IL 61108
Phone (815) 316-1111
PLPOA Winter 2012 Page 11
Rhinelander Area Lake Association Contact Sheet
1-800-TIP-WDNR (1-800-847-9367) is a 24 hour hotline for DNR violations in progress.
Rhinelander DNR Main Desk: 365-8974
Warden Jim Jung: fishing and boating concerns. (O) (715) 365-8950
Warden Safety Specialist Jeff Dauterman: (Antigo) (715) 623-4190 ext. 3109
Proposed local boating ordinances, water buoy placement permits.
Oneida Sheriff Recreational Deputies: Deputy Jim Adams or Brad Fogerty.
Boat, ATV, Snowmobile Patrol. 361-5201 general dispatch of sheriff Department.
Injured wildlife: Wild Instincts Wildlife Center (715) 490-2727
Raptor Education Group (REGI)
Loon research: Mike Meyer (715) 365-8858 - banding of loons
Nuisance Bear, Beaver, Wolf complaints: APHIS 1-800-228-1368 or (715) 369-5221
State Owned Islands (property manager) Phil Puestow @ DNR Ranger Station (715) 365-2633
Fisheries Management: John Kubisiak – (715) 365-8919, VHS, netting, shocking, creel survey and assessment
work completed on your Lake.
DNR Water Mgt. Specialists:
Kevin Gauthier-(715) 365-8937
Kyle McLaughlin-(715) 365-8991, grading, dredging, filling wetlands.
Wendy Henniges-(715) 365-8961, rip rap shoreline permits
Oneida County Zoning: (715) 369-6130, building permits, clearing of shoreline, set back from water,
failing septic systems etc.
Aquatic Invasive Species:
DNR - Hnue Yang (715) 365-8909
UW Extension - Laura Herman (715) 365-8998
Oneida County Agent – Michelle Sadauskas (715) 365-2750
PLPOA Winter 2012 Page 12
MINUTES OF FALL OCTOBER 6, 2012 MEETING
Submitted by Linda Erickson
President: Ed Erickson 715-487-4032
V-President: Jean Roach 715-487-5449
Secretary: Linda Erickson 715-487-4032
Treasurer: Joe Altschaefl 414-467-7087
Director: Larry Hahn 715-490-1251 cell
Director: Dave Hardt 414-324-1160 cell
Director: Marty Studenec 414-531-7494 cell
Editor: Lori Regni 715-487-4888
The Fall 2012 meeting was called to order by President Ed Erickson with 24 members present. A motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting was made by David Cyrs, second by Chub Hansen. Mo-tion Carried. A motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was made by Larry Hahn, second by Lucy Nelson. Motion Carried. Old Business: Larry Hahn gave a report on the DNR updates. The association will retain Bob Mott’s services at a flat fee of $500 for grant writing. Jean Roach gave a report on the landing monitors. She stated there was a need for volunteers to fill in during lunch breaks. Larry Hahn asked that anyone that has any historical information or pictures of Pelican Lake to contact him. He also requested help in putting the information together. Ed Erickson gave an update on the AIS program in Bob Mott’s absence. New Business: Lori Regni would like the board to review and approve all newsletter articles before publication. The Wisconsin Lakes Association 35th annual convention will be held in Green Bay on April 9-11, 2013. Ed and Linda Erickson will attend. Dave Hardt will try to attend also. Notice was given that there will be 4 referendums pertaining to Pelican Lake on the November election ballot in Enterprise Township. Good of the Association: Dan Miller has organized a road clean-up after the meeting. He requested volunteers to help. Our Fall meeting date for 2013 has been changed from October 5, 2013 to September 21, 2013. The change is due to less conflict with other area activities. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Dave Cyrs, second by Larry Hahn. Motion carried.
PLPOA Winter 2012 Page 13
Chamber's 35th Year Hosting Fishing Tournament
Submitted by Beth Reinemann, Community Director
The Pelican Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will hold it's 35th Annual Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, February 23, 2013 in the heated tent outside of at Gerrit's Lakeview Inn, Hwy G, Pelican Lake, WI. Fishing starts at 7am to 4:30pm, and all fish must be registered at the tent along with your ticket stubs that can be purchased in advance at all chamber businesses.
Food & beverages are available for purchase & the drawings for cash & merchandise prizes for adults & children in all desig-nated fish categories will start at 5:30pm. Make sure you stop in during the day & purchase your tickets for the awesome merchandise prize baskets we will have on display.
If you would like to donate cash, gift certificates or merchandise that will be included in the raffles please let me know as anything is appreciated! We do a big sponsor banner in the tent & we'll include your name if you'd like. Last year we had our record year & we were able to give an Elcho student a $1,000 scholarship. I'm hoping in 2013 we can up the scholarship money with your help.
This is our largest & most important fundraiser of the year & if you'd like to volunteer for any amount of time on the 23rd please let me know. It takes a lot of people to pull this event off and we're grateful for any help. I can be reached at 715-487-5222 or email [email protected]. Thanks!
Casey Bloechl was the 2012 PLACC scholarship receipient, pictured
with Connie Brayton, 2012 PLACC President
ENTERPRISE HEMLOCKS STATE NATUARL AREA FEATURED IN
WI NATURAL RESOURCES MAGAZINE
Our local forest, located off Hwy G at N. Sugarbush Rd was featured as a prime example of “coarse woody
debris” in a protected old growth forest eco-system. The “debris:” provides food and habitat for a variety of
organisms and adds to the diversity of old growth forests. Many bird and mammal species use coarse woody
debris to nest, feed and den.
Some very old trees are present, some over 200 years old. The protected Enterprise Hemlock site contains
satnds dominated by eastern hemlock, suger maple, and yellow birch. Wetland areas are dominated by blacvk
spruce,muskeg and white cedar swamp. Lady slippers and orchids can be found in the spring.
For more information or a map visit: dnr.gov and search “Enterprise Hemlocks
PLPOA Winter 2012 Page 14
Member Lake Address
Merle Else 636 Hwy G
Jim & Cindy Kowalski 2447 Norway Pt. Road
Ryan & Michelle Pociask 1074 Chicago Pt. Road
Nick & Aliina Adelman 842 Mekinak Pt. Road
Jan & Rick Penn 842 Mekinak Pt. Road
Paul & Terri Schmidt 2361 Norway Pt. Road
Martin Studenec 2465 Norway Pt. Road
Gordon & Rhonda Bell 2080 Kabel Road
John & Patty Morones 510 Cty Road Q
Boiling Springs Tavern/Pam Kaul 479 Cty Hwy G
Reggies Tavern LLC/Randall Hammen 526 Cty Hwy G
Do you know of any neighbors who are not members of the PLPOA?
Encourage them to join in on the fun activities and support our lake
programs.
New &
Returning
Members
Memorial Donations
Donated by: In Memory of:
Merle Else Arthur W. Else
If someone asked you to tell your favorite “Pelican Lake story” what would you say? As we continue to build our lake com-munity we’d like to invite you to share the story that illustrates why our lake is special to you. It could be a childhood memory, a history of your cottage/home, a lake project for which you are proud, a poem, or really anything that connects you to Pelican Lake. We’d like to select some and make Lake Stories a regular feature of the newsletter and the Website.
REQUESTS FOR LAKE STORIES
Held Friday, November 9, 2012 9:30- 1:00
Planning Committee Members-
Bob Mott, John Roberts, Judy Mott, Sonja Roberts, Ed Erickson, Jean Roach, Linda Erickson and Dan Miller
Michele Sauduskus – Oneida County AIS Coordinator and Kevin Gauthier– WDNR Lakes Coordinator attended.
Presenter – Eddie Heath- Onterra
Management Study Plan and Goals
A. Collect and Analyze Data
B. Construct Long-term and Useable Plan
a. Each area needs Facilitator to direct plan for that area and Time frame during which action needs to
be completed.
b. Plan elements must be reasonable and achievable
Overview of Study
1. Lake Type- Lowland Shallow Drainage Lake
2. Tropic State - ( Lake Age- from Oligotrophic –[young] to Eutrophic [aged] Pelican is Mesotrophic bordering
on Eutrophic
3. Water Quality (Determined through testing and excellent long term data starting in 1973. Quarterly samples
are taken on Pelican by the DNR as it is a lake used in baseline studies. Volunteers in the Lake Monitoring Net-
work take samples throughout the open water season of water clarity and chemical composition.)
a. Clarity- determined by secchi disc readings – excellent
b. Phosphorous- (limiting plant nutrient) excellent ratio of nitrogen to phosphorous. Exactly correct
amount for a lake like Pelican
c. Chlorophyll-a – (Algae abundance ) Low to moderate
d. Alkalinity- PH 7.0 Not susceptible to acid rain due to calcium content (41.9 mg/l)
e. Dissolved oxygen – Excellent year around. Shallow lake cause good oxygen mixing with winds.
4. Watershed
a. Defined as area where a raindrop will drain when it falls
b. 14,000 acres ( not large by standards) 4 x the surface area of Pelican Lake
PELICAN LAKE MANAGEMENT PLANNING MEETING #1
By Bob Mott
Page 15 PLPOA Winter 2012
d. Watershed modeling indicates that 2100 pounds of phosphorous enter Pelican Lake yearly, just
over half arriving from the land that drains to the lake and the remainder coming from atmos-
pheric deposition directly into Pelican Lake from precipitation. This modeling suggests that sep-
tic systems are not a major source of nutrients into Pelican Lake.
5. Shoreland Assessment
a. Importance of 1. Buffers Runoff and 2. Provides habitat
b. All shoreline reviewed – ranges from Urbanized to Natural
6. Aquatic Plants
Concerned with both native and non-native plants. Multiple surveys were done. Areas surveyed –
46% Sand 21% Rock 33% Muck measured to 15 feet.
50 Native plant varieties- large number compared to similar lakes
2 Non-native were found: Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM) and Pink Water lily- illegally planted
Plants show moderate disturbance- may be wind caused or due to urbanized shoreline conditions.
Variety of natives may keep EWM from getting a foothold – good balance
EWM
Discovered by Onterra in June 2011. Fourteen acres chemically treated with 3ppm herbicide ( a
moderate level) in May 2012. Area treated in Musky Bay where two (2) main colonies along with
scattered weeds were found. Two (2) individual EWM plants found in North Bay were hand
pulled by Onterra. Treatment appears to have been quite successful. Another check will be
done in Spring 2013 to determine next step
Possible steps: If colonies have reappeared then another chemical treatment will be done or If colo-
nies are gone, then hand pulling of individual weeds will be done by AIS Coordinator and staff.
Pelican Lake volunteers with boats and Snorkelers needed- trained in proper procedure.
Onterra will submit grant application for treatment
Kevin said that DNR would look favorably on this grant due to proactive approach shown by
the Pelican Lake Property Owners Association and towns in their approach in landing monitor-
ing, lake treatment and lake study undertaken. The money granted will be applied to either type
of control activity (i.e. herbicide treatment or hand removal efforts) decided by the spring weed
survey.
7. Fish ( Not a major part of study)
Open water fishing shown by survey to be very important to stakeholders. Walleye numbers shown
by ongoing sampling to be stable . Spearing targets male walleye.
PELICAN LAKE MANAGEMENT PLANNING MEETING #1
By Bob Mott CON’T
Page 16 PLPOA 2012
Con’t page 16
Summary
Good to Excellent Water Quality
Healthy Watershed
Aquatic Plant Community- High quality and varied in makeup
Phragmites (native) on Sabinois Point and the west shore need to be monitored for spread
Eddie concluded the meeting by allowing the committee to brainstorm areas to address in the Long Term Plan.
He will summarize these for Planning Meeting 2
Kevin added these areas that he would like to see addressed
Active steps to address Shoreline Urbanization
Maintain and preserve natural areas
Continue secchi and chemical monitoring
Other comments from the committee
1.Fair Share Program
Set an expected amount of volunteer time for PLPOA members
Set a dollar value for each hour so that those who can’t donate the time can donate $ to make up for that time.
2. Committees
Set up a committee for each of the action areas eventually decided with a person in charge.
Discussion on benefit of EWM
Some have said- even professionals- that EWM can help a fishery by providing cover for fish.
Pointed out that EWM can change a fishery. Tribal and DNR are fighting to reestablish walleye fishery on Metonga after large
increase of EWM. Metonga has seen a large increase in bullhead numbers and appears to be changing to a bullhead, perch, and
bass fishery due to EWM.
Next Meeting: Monday, January 7, 10 am Bob’s house.
PLPOA Winter 2012 Page 17
PELICAN LAKE MANAGEMENT PLANNING MEETING #1
By Bob Mott Con’t
Mottled Sculpins
Fish ID by Lori Regni
I was encouraged to read the good responses to the lake survey. Among the interesting portions to me with my AIS back-
ground was the question of what invasives you know are in the lake. A few stated that there were Gobis in Pelican Lake.
To set the record straight there are NO Gobis in the lake but there is a small fish that causes some confusion in ID.
The mottled sculpin, Cottus bairdii, exists in some numbers and is seen especially during ice-fishing. They look “pre-
historic” as Gobis do. When we had a AIS booth during ice-fishing tournaments we would educate folks on the differences
between the two and encourage throwing the little guys back in the lake. It is a positive to see the sculpins as they can be
good water quality indicators.
As you have read in the minutes submitted by Bob Mott,a group of PLPOA members met to begin to understand and analyze the information
gathered by ONTERRA. Several preliminary themes emerged, and one of the strongest has to do with the impact of natural shorelines as a critical
element for a healthy lake. We have addressed this issue in the past and as we proceed with the study, education on this issue will be ongoing. A
good source of information is the Wisconsin Lakes Association, an organization we belong to. They have an annual Convention that has been in-
strumental in teaching our association members about invasive weeds, as just one example of their outreach. Below is an article from their website
about some simple things each of us can do to work toward a healthy shoreline. The website is www.wisconsinlakes.org, and we urge you to check it
out as you make plans for landscaping or any changes along your shore. Oneida County and the UW Extension also offer free assistance in plan-
ning and implementing shore improvements.
Managing Your Lakefront Property For Fish and WildlifeEnhancement
Leave natural features that help wildlife
You can provide a strong foundation for wildlife habitat on your property by protecting existing natural features that are val-
uable for wildlife. Some useful natural features are:
Dead standing or cavity trees (used by many birds for nesting and roosting or dens for some animals)
Dying trees (woodpeckers search for insects and bats roost under loose bark)
Seasonal pools and wetlands (used by amphibians for breeding)
Berry “tangles” (cover for many species of wildlife)
Logs and branches in the water (basking areas for turtles and cover for fish)
Lakeshore and stream bank burrows (habitat for weasels, otters and muskrats)
Sandy soils with good sun exposure (possible nesting areas for turtles)
Rock piles (cover for snakes and small mammals)
Large trees overhanging the water (feeding perches for flycatchers, kingfishers, osprey and other birds)
Fallen logs on the land (habitat for salamanders)
High, sandy banks (nesting sites for kingfishers, bank swallows and rough-winged swallows)
Let fallen trees lie
Leave fallen trees in the water to provide habitat for fish and wildlife. Fallen wood forms critical habitat for tiny aquatic or-
ganisms that feed bluegills, turtles, crayfish and other critters. Many species—such as turtles, frogs, dragonflies, songbirds,
and otters—use downed trees as both a feeding area and hiding place. Fallen trees are also an important source of nutrients
and minerals for our lakes, and they help protect shorelines from erosion.
A HEALTHY LAKE
Submitted by Jean Roach
Page 18 PLPOA Winter 2012
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Plan your pierYou may have heard the common myth that piers make good fish habitat, but recent studies show that the
opposite is true.
Often people can see fish under their piers because plants have been removed, and exposed fish dart from one patch of adja-
cent plant cover to another.
Aquatic plants are important habitat and provide hiding places for fish. Piers can shade out plants and can "break" con-
tiguous shoreland habitat.
Although you may be able to see more fish under a pier, odds are that far more fish are living in the adjacent aquatic plants.
One reasonably sized pier will not significantly affect the health of the lake; however the cumulative effect of installing sever-
al piers can adversely impact shoreland habitat and overall lake quality.
This article is taken from the Wisconsin Lakes website: www.wisconsinlakes.org Check it out for all kinds of useful and interesting information.
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Alternatives in non-lead weights and jigs
Tin, Tungsten, Stainless Steel, Snap-on tungsten composite sinkers, bismuth, glass, are becoming more plentiful each year.
In this x-ray of a dead loon found on a northern Minnesota lake, lead fishing tackle is clearly visible
GET THE LEAD OUT!
When you clean out your tackle box
DO NOT Throw Lead Sinkers Away In Your Trash Can
Lead is Toxic and needs to be recycled properly.
Lead has an economic value for recycling.
Solid Waste Facilities throughout the state will take lead sinkers.
Call ahead as they may direct you to a specific site for recycling.
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