Peppermill Lake Management Plan
Water Quality
     
Maintain present water quality and prevent algae blooms
 
WHO
WHEN
1. Monitor water quality to measure success of meeting nutrient reduction goals. The lake will be sampled yearly and tested for clarity, chlorophyll a, & total DNR self-help program phosphorus and compare to 2001 water quality data.
Adams LWCD
2007-2010
2. Define water quality goals and quantify a percent of annual nutrient reduction
based on the defined water quality goals.
Peppermill Lake District , Adams LWCD, WDNR
2007
3. Conduct modeling of phosphorus loading - update 2001 modeling. Analyze data and determine what actions to take.
Adams LWCD
2007
4. Harvest plants from lake to prevent plant decay & release of nutirents
 Peppermill Lake District
 Annually
Educate community and public about ways to improve water quality
1. Obtain information from WAL and other sources and publish articles quarterly in lake district newsletters.
Peppermill Lake District , Adams LWCD
each year
2. Place informational signs regarding best management practices at public
boat launch site to educate lake users
Peppermill Lake District, Adams LWCD, WDNR
2007
3. Contact local schools & ask if they want to participate in lake mgmt activities
Peppermill Lake District
2007
Practice proper land use utilizing Comprehensive Plans and Zoning
1. Within the Peppermill Lake watershed, develop and implement smart Town of Jackson growth plans that insures environmental protection in areas being developed.
Adams P & Z
2005-2006
Maintain lake levels to enhance water quality and meet requirements of Wisconsin Statute Chapter 31.
1. Operate dam to maintain lake levels and outflows as stated by WDNR.
Adams LWCD
 annually
Maintain stable stream flow out of the Peppermill Lake.
1. Operate dams in a proactive manner so large quantities of water are not released causing downstream flooding and streambank erosion. Lake levels will be lowered in a slow consistent manner to accommodate anticipated heavy rains and/or snowmelt runoff.
Adams LWCD
annually
Create deeper water in the lake.
1. Seek funding for a bathymetric map Peppermill Lake,
WDNR
Done
2. Develop a bathymetric map.
university or contractor
Done
3. Investigate and determine the need for deepening areas of the lake. If a need Peppermill Lake, exists, develop a method/plan to implement. Present plan to WDNR for approval.
WDNR Private consultant
2009
     
General Issues    
1. Explore management value for within lake variations re: water quality, plant management, shorelands WDNR, Adams LWCD, PLD 2007
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