The community water testing event is ready for kick-off this coming week. As we continue to battle the proposed Wysocki CAFO it is essential for ALL residents to establish a baseline for their residential water wells. We strongly encourage that if you did not get your water tested previously that you take advantage of this … Continue reading Water Testing Event
Spring Branch Creek Monitoring
Via Tri-Lakes Management: The Tri-Lakes Management District will begin monitoring Spring Branch Creek in order to establish a baseline for phosphorous and nitrates, and the presence of organisms that indicate the health of the Upper Lake Camelot watershed which is fed by Spring Branch. As conditions allow, flow monitoring will be done as well. Spring Branch … Continue reading Spring Branch Creek Monitoring
County Continues Manure Study
Via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune: For almost five months, a Wood County committee has studied the issue of manure spraying, but a citizen group is concerned committee members don’t understand or aren’t willing to take action. Tuesday morning, more than 50 members of the group “Protect Wood County and Its Neighbors” showed up for a meeting … Continue reading County Continues Manure Study
Saratoga Monitoring Wells
At a well-attended Saratoga Town Board Meeting, the Town Board unanimously voted to contract for the placement of 10 groundwater monitoring wells that will encircle the proposed Wysocki CAFO in the Town of Saratoga. All the citizens that spoke, spoke in favor of the proposal with great passion. No citizen or elected official opposed. The … Continue reading Saratoga Monitoring Wells
DNR Survey Regarding Groundwater Issues in the Central Sands
The DNR is launching a strategic analysis to examine ways to sustainably manage groundwater and surface waters in Wisconsin's central sands region. The area includes more than 800 miles of trout streams and 300 lakes. Because the area's sandy soils drain quickly, stream flows and lake water levels are highly influenced by groundwater levels and … Continue reading DNR Survey Regarding Groundwater Issues in the Central Sands
