MCLA MEETING • JUNE 27 2024 6:30PM • SOIL & WATER BLDG • PUBLIC ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

At the MCLA meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2024, Lt. Mike Polich of the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Dept. will give us a brief presentation on their Boat Patrol program.

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The 2023 MCLA Newsletter has been mailed to members.

Thank you to Dave Pozorski for layout and mailing services. To submit ideas or articles for the newsletter, please email Dave or Jerry Corfman.

An invitation from our friends at Glacierland RC&D to all interested:

Hello LISMA Partners,

Our next Lakeshore Invasive Species Management Area meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 6th from 10 AM – 12 PM at the Ledgeview Nature Center. We will set up a video call if you are unable to attend in person. The link for the zoom meeting and call in info is included in the attached agenda as usual. Read more

MCLA Annual Banquet held on Friday Oct. 13, 2023

The annual banquet of the Manitowoc County Lakes Association took place on Friday, October the 13th, hosted by Dan Dufek and the Larrabee Sportsman’s Club, who provided a delicious broasted chicken dinner and great company. MCLA members stepped up to provide an abundance of door prizes.

The Annual Lake Stewardship awards were presented at the meeting. Read more

All are encouraged to attend the August 24 MCLA meeting!
The guest speaker will be David Wetenkamp, Director of the Manitowoc County

Dept. of Soil and Water. He will present an update on the activities of the department.

Date: Thursday, August 24, 2023  Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Soil and Water Conservation building
4319 Expo Drive, Room 300, Manitowoc

PUBLIC WELCOME!!

Planned agenda

1) Presentation by David Wetenkamp

2) 5-10 minute social break

3) MCLA general membership meeting

a) Secretary’s report

b) Treasurer’s report

c) Carsten’s Lake project status update, sedimentation basin permit from DNR

d) Upcoming meetings: 10/13/23 annual meeting/banquet

e) Voluntary Lake reports (if time permits)

f) Open time for any questions/discussion (if time permits)

g) Adjourn

Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 22, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Soil and Water Conservation building
4319 Expo Drive, Room 300, Manitowoc
Guest speaker Jake Divine, Invasive Species Coordinator for Glacierland RC&D

PUBLIC WELCOME!!

Meeting Minutes now available here
Updated July 4, 2023

Planned agenda

1) Presentation by Jake Divine, Invasive Species Coordinator for Glacierland RC&D.

Glacierland RC&D is a nonprofit, grass-roots organization that is committed to wise use and conservation of our natural resources. Glacierland’s projects address sustainable agriculture, multiple use forestry, clean water, and invasive species. As the Invasive Species Coordinator, Jake acts as the point of contact regarding invasive species issues in Manitowoc & Kewaunee county, administers the Lakeshore Invasive Species Management Area (LISMA), provides training and education on invasive species monitoring, prevention, and management, and helps implement restoration and management projects.

2) 5 to 10 minute social break

3) MCLA general membership meeting

a) Secretary’s report

b) Treasurer’s report

c) Any status updates of the Carsten’s Lake project since the 4/27 meeting

d) Upcoming meetings – 8/24/23 meeting and 10/13/23 annual meeting/banquet

e) Voluntary Lake reports (if time permits)

f) Open time for any questions/discussion (if time permits)

g) Adjourn

MCLA Annual Banquet

Friday, Oct. 21 at Autumn Ridge Banquet Hall
1 Straight Drive, Valders, WI

5:00pm – Social Hour, Cash Bar
6:00pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Program followed by Door Prizes and 50/50 raffle Read more

Manitowoc County Planning & Zoning Review of Shoreline Regulations

This meeting took place Sept. 1, 2022 at 6:30 PM
Location: Autumn Ridge Golf Course Banquet Hall
1 Straight Drive, Valders, WI 54245

Read the Valders Journal Article about the presentation.
Call (920) 775-4431 to subscribe to the Valders Journal. Serving the community since 1940.
Single copies on sale at Cenex and Weber’s BP in Valders and M&K Quick Stop in St. Nazianz. Mailed every Wednesday.

The meeting will begin with a presentation on Manitowoc County Shoreland regulations by Pete Tarnowski – County Planning and Park Manager and Reed Gaedtke – County Code Administrator.

Pete and Reed will review Shoreland regulations which will cover some history of shoreland regulation, setback requirements, impervious surface and filling and grading regulations. They are hoping to provide the audience with some clarity and information on what’s required for permitting. They will entertain some general questions but they will not be taking site specific questions pertaining to any individual’s projects. Individuals are encouraged contact their office with specifics about any projects they are thinking about.

MCLA business will follow the presentation portion of the meeting. Public and MCLA members are encouraged to attend.

For a quick review and a great handout about Shoreland Zoning in Manitowoc County, please visit the County’s website.

https://manitowoccountywi.gov/departments/planning-and-zoning/shoreland/