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Tri-Lakes Management District was formed in 1984 by property owners of the three lake associations. A statutory taxing body, its commissioners are elected from each of the three lake Property Owners Associations. Tri-Lakes works with our lake residents and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to maintain and preserve water quality, and actively safeguard the shorelines and water resources at each location. The Tri-Lakes Management District has five commissioners, one from each lake association and one from the Town and County Board. All meetings are open attendance, however, voting privileges are granted only to those owning property within the lake district boundaries.

For services offered via Tri-Lakes (Barley straw bales to assist in controlling algae, Wee spraying request via DNR, Annual Tri-Lakes Meetings, the Sanitary District formation, etc.) please contact the Tri-Lakes Management District at 715-325-3250.

 

  

 

Tri-Lakes Management
1555 Apache Ave.
Nekoosa, WI 54457

E-mail: lakedist@wctc.net

PHONE:
(715)325-3250

Summer Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Winter Hours:
Call to Verify

Meeting Agenda: May 14, 2008
Tri-Lakes meetings are held every other Wednesday evening at 6 pm at
1555 Apache Ave.

Minutes listing

For lake levels call Tri-Lakes Mgmt.
715-325-3250

Lake Management Plan

Chapter 92 of the Wisconsin State Statutes established the Adams County Land and Water Conservation Committee (LWCC) and the Adams County Land and Water Conservation Department (LWCD).  The LWCC and LWCD have the responsibility of conserving long-term soil productivity, protecting the quality of related natural resources, enhancing water quality and focusing on severe soil erosion problems. 

The Tri-Lakes Management District was formed in 1978 to monitor lake water quality and implement best management practices to maintain and improve lake water quality and quantity on Arrowhead Lake, Sherwood Lake, and Camelot Lake (Tri-Lakes).

Lake Management Plan Introduction

Lake Management Plan
Goals & Action Items

Lake Management Plan
Appendices

  

Guidelines of Weed Harvesting.... read more

Citizen Tri-Lakes Monitoring Project ..... read more

Too much phosphorus not a good thing

Barley Straw:  There is something unique to barley straw (unlike other forms of straw) that helps to control the amount of algae in the water.  As the straw decomposes in the lake, it releases a natural chemical which inhibits algal growth.  This method is a good alternative to using copper-containing compounds since it is not known to have toxic effects on rooted aquatic plants, zooplankton, insect larvae or fish.  It is a cost-effective and environmentally acceptable way to control algae in ponds and lakes.

The decomposition process is temperature dependent.  The best time to place under piers is mid to late April as it takes approximately six to eight weeks for the decomposing straw to produce enough of the growth inhibiting chemical. Once the straw begins to produce sufficient amounts of the chemical, it is likely to control algae for four to six months.

Bags of barley straw are provided at no cost to Tri-Lakes property owners.  Two bags per pier are allowed. They can be picked up at our office at 1555 Apache Ave throughout the month of April:  Mon - Fri from 8 am to 2 pm and Sat from 8 am to noon.

Water Data Summary

Camelot Water Quality Report 2007

Lake Associations
Lake Arrowhead Association
1195 Apache Lane
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 325-2941
E-mail: lakearro@wctc.net

Lake Camelot Association
298 Leisure Lane
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 325-5031
E-mail: lcpoa@scacable.com

Lake Sherwood Association
 1146 W Queens Way
Nekoosa, WI 54487
(715) 325-2636
E-mail: lspoa@wctc.net

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