The 2020 Long Lake of Phelps Lake District annual meeting for landowners/electors will be held on Saturday, July 4 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the Phelps School parking lot. Click here for more information.
Invasive Species Treatment Approved by WiDNR
In March 2020, LLPLD board member Mark Swislow sent a letter to the riparian owners regarding a chemical permit application that was submitted to the DNR for approval. The permit has now been approved to treat up to 31 acres, which will take place sometime in May 2020. Click here to view the application and supporting documentation. Additional information will be sent as we get closer to the date, and any questions can be directed to Mark Swislow at mark.swislow@gmail.com.
Vilas County Covid-19 Bulletin
Click here to read the travel advisory issued by Vilas County related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020 Long Lake Chemical Permit Application and Supporting Documentation
The Long Lake of Phelps Lake District has submitted an application to chemically treat Eurasian Milfoil in 2020. Click on the links to view the application and the supporting documentation.
A Reminder for Stakeholders from the LLPLD Board of Directors
By now you should have received a post card regarding the Long Lake survey which included instructions on how to access the survey on your computer. If you have not received the post card, or if you have questions regarding the survey or trouble accessing the site, please email Mark Swislow at mark.swislow@gmail.com.
If you have received the post card we urge you to access and complete the online survey. The more feedback we get from our lake owners the better we can manage the lake district. Thank you everyone. Stay warm and enjoy the season.
Stakeholder Survey is in the Mail
The Long Lake of Phelps Lake District Stakeholder Survey postcard is in the mail! This is your opportunity to be heard regarding the current and historic conditions of your lake and its future management. The results from this survey will guide the LLPLD on how to move forward with future and current issues affecting Long Lake. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Deadline is February 17, 2019. Any questions, don’t hesitate to send an email to mark.swislow@gmail.com.
Upcoming Long Lake Stakeholders Survey
The Long Lake of Phelps District Board of Directors will be distributing a survey to help in the development of a comprehensive management plan. Your input is very important to us moving forward, and this is your opportunity to be heard regarding the current and historic conditions of your lake and future management. Postcards will be mailed on January 13 with instructions on how to complete the survey either online or by mail. Read the introductory letter.
Agenda for Remote Board Meeting
A quarterly meeting of the LLPLD will take place via phone conference at noon Central time on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. View the agenda here. You may call in to listen to the meeting by dialing 605-472-5748, access code: 547270
Smelt in Long Lake: An Update
Dr. Fred Binkowski and Ron Bruch of the UWM Fisheries created this short new release for our landowners regarding the status of the smelt population in Long Lake.
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Study re: Effects of 2-4D Chemicals to Treat Eurasian Watermilfoil Conducted
A study regarding the effects of 2-4D chemicals to treat Eurasian Watermilfoil was conducted by Dr. Dan Isermann of the WI Cooperative Fishing Research Unit in which he attempted to duplicate the results of a previous study that showed negative effects of the chemical’s use. Click on the link to view the executive summary of the study. The previously posted lake management plan by Onterra highlights this study.