2018 State of the Lakes Annual Report by Clean Lakes Alliance

2018 STATE OF THE LAKES & CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT

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Cover photo: August flooding at Mendota Rowing Club pier

MESSAGE FROM THE ALLIANCE It is difficult to look back on 2018 without a heavy heart. Above average rain in February, followed by the wettest growing season since 1996, and record flooding in August caused high concentrations of algae-causing phosphorus to wash into our lakes. To make matters worse, the August floods closed every beach, imposed slow-no-wake restrictions on all lakes, and essentially robbed us of an entire month of lake use in Madison. This is not how we want to live and it is not how we want to see our community’s largest assets. However, in the face of adversity came increased engagement and optimism for the future of the Yahara River Watershed. In this eighth issue of the State of the Lakes Annual Report, you’ll read about the immense challenges of 2018 and the increased effort across our community to improve water quality. Through projects on farmlands funded by Yahara Watershed Improvement Network (WINS) partners, including Clean Lakes Alliance, Dane County programs like “Suck the Muck” (pg. 12), and other watershed community undertakings, we were able to come together and divert harmful phosphorus from entering our lakes! To reach our water quality goals, we need to increase projects and engagement and improve policy throughout the watershed. This year we expanded our educational programs and worked to create policy recommendations for the Dane County Board-led Healthy Farms Healthy Lakes Task Force. Through this work, we successfully advocated for more funding and better policy for our lakes. Perhaps our largest project will be an update and enhancement of Yahara CLEAN (Capital Lakes Environmental Assessment & Needs). The first version, completed in 2010, produced 70 recommendations to rehabilitate water quality. In 2012, Clean Lakes Alliance formed a partnership with Dane County and the City of Madison to transform these recommendations into a 14-action

roadmap. We are now forming a Yahara CLEAN Compact (pg. 24) with our partners to update the roadmap to account for a changing climate and project costs, and meet our current water quality challenges. 2018 saw an increase in Friends of Clean Lakes, Lake Partners, and volunteers. We thank these supporters and invite others to donate to become a Friend of Clean Lakes or join our community’s many businesses and organizations that have donated to become a Lake Partner. All donations support important phosphorus reduction projects, education, and monitoring work. Visit pages 3445 to see the long list of people, businesses, and organizations who invest in our lakes. While many will remember 2018 as one of the worst years for our lakes, we instead look at it as the start of something big. More than ever our community has seen how harmful runoff is, and more than ever people are asking what they can do to help. Now is the time to “join the wave” and make sure 2018 is a footnote and not the accepted norm for Madison’s lakes. In Partnership,

James Tye Executive Director

2018 TAKEAWAYS Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) blooms appeared in our lakes at an alarming scale, highlighting continued challenges with water quality.

»» 72% of beach closures from Memorial Day

to August 20th were due to cyanobacteria blooms »» June continues to be the biggest month for cyanobacteria blooms for the fourth year Heavy rain in the Greater Madison area sent more harmful runoff into our lakes and highlighted the need for green infrastructure and increased infiltration.

»» All beaches were closed an additional 221 beach days after August 20th flooding

»» The amount of developed area in the Yahara Watershed has nearly doubled since 1970 (41,000 to 75,000 acres) according to Dane County »» January and February rain contributed heavy loads of phosphorus to the lakes »» Close to twice as many one inch or greater rain events occured compared to the average year »» More than 16 inches of precipitation above normal

Matthew Frank Executive Board Chair View of the isthmus across Lake Mendota

A WATERSHED EFFORT

Joe Parisi, Dane County Executive This past year’s extreme weather events have demonstrated the complicated and unpredictable variables we face for improving the quality of our lakes. As climate change brings new threats, we are using innovation and persistence to confront the environmental challenges facing our lakes.

Our lakes are one of Madison’s greatest assets. They shape our geography, but more importantly they shape our culture, economy, and sense of self. They are key to our future and we must not only acknowledge their multi-faceted importance, we must take new approaches to protecting them.

This summer, the county’s $1.6 million nutrient concentration system at the Gundersen Health-owned Middleton digester will begin operation. This game-changing treatment technology turns manure into a concentrated nutrient source and creates clean, potable water. The nutrient concentration process reduces phosphorus by nearly 100%, allows for more precise application of nutrients without oversaturating soils, reduces application of nutrients and manure during highrisk runoff periods, and creates an opportunity to transport nutrients to deficient areas and to create value-added products.

There is no doubt that Madison’s climate is changing. Temperatures are rising, meaning we’ll have more heat waves and ice instead of snow. Precipitation levels are going up, and storms are getting more intense, which paradoxically leaves us more vulnerable to both floods and drought.

At the same time, construction is nearly complete on a new $28 million county landfill gas processing system, designed to not only convert landfill methane gas but also convert farm digester biogas into renewable compressed natural gas. The project will enable the financing and construction of additional manure digesters across Dane County. Last fall, Dane County completed the first phase of our innovative multi-year effort to rid waterways that flow into our lakes of decades’ old muck. “Suck the Muck” removed 11,000 tons of century old sediment containing 75,000 pounds of phosphorus from the bottom of a 2.7 mile stretch of Dorn Creek between Waunakee and Middleton. Left untouched, the muck will leach algae growing phosphorus into our lakes on a daily basis. This year we will be removing phosphorus rich sediments in Token Creek. In addition to improving the water quality, fish and habitat improvements will restore Token Creek to a once again healthy stream system. In 2018, we experienced unprecedented rainfall which not only delivers phosphorus to our waters but causes flooding, showing that climate change is happening. To address flooding for the Yahara Lakes, Dane County will begin removing accumulated sediment in the Yahara River like “Suck the Muck” to remove phosphorus sediments and improve river flow. As recent storms have demonstrated, floods can be catastrophic to pollution, homes, and businesses, but as we work together we can build our resilience as a community, protecting and enhancing our valuable resource for generations to come. 4

Satya Rhodes-Conway, Mayor of Madison

Residents of Madison and Dane County will see four subtle, but critically important changes to how their city government approaches its lakes in the coming years: 1. Collaboration: A DNR under the direction of Governor Evers combined with the collaborative relationship I have with County Executive Parisi will give us a new and important opportunity to make advances on water levels throughout the chain of lakes. 2. Focus: Under my administration, every department will conduct a thorough review of operations and infrastructure in light of climate change science, so we can make good decisions about how to prepare. 3. Equity: The lens through which we tackle lake issues will bear in mind our most vulnerable neighbors – especially seniors, kids, low-income households, and people of color. 4. Proactive Action: We will take a new approach to stormwater – one that manages rain where it falls, using green infrastructure. The future of our lakes is the future of our city. I look forward to working with you to protect, preserve, enhance, and enjoy our wonderful lakes.

Aerial view of Yahara chain of lakes Photo courtesy of UW-Madison Water Sustainability and Climate Project

A WATERSHED EFFORT Clean Lakes Alliance is privileged to support local, county, and municipal governments as they work toward healthy lakes and streams. Martin Griffin, Yahara WINS The streams, rivers, and lakes of the Yahara Watershed flow around farm fields, run through urban areas, and provide recreational opportunities for everyone. The Yahara Watershed Improvement Network recognizes that we all play a role in keeping these waters clean. The Yahara WINS partnership uses an approved adaptive management plan to bring urban, agricultural, and other community partners together to reduce all sources of phosphorus in the Yahara River Watershed over 20 years. As the partnership enters its third year in 2019, there is much to celebrate. Innovative projects and proven technologies implemented by the partners or funded through Yahara WINS grants are preventing some 40,000 pounds of phosphorus from reaching area surface waters each year. This represents more than 40 percent of the approved total. Yahara WINS makes innovation affordable and provides expertise to right-size solutions for projects large and small. Let us know how we can work with you: email Martye Griffin, marting@madsewer.org.

A WATERSHED EFFORT

Jeff Endres, Yahara Pride Farms Yahara Pride Farms (YPF) is a farmerled nonprofit organization working to improve soil and water quality. We strive to help advance new ideas and technology that balance water quality improvement with farm sustainability and profitability. Farmers in the Yahara Watershed are working to make improvements despite having another tough financial and weather year on our farms. It’s necessary for YPF to be able to adapt to various economic climates in order to best work with participating farmers. With Clean Lakes Alliance’s help and efforts like the “Conserve an Acre” program, we have focused our efforts on looking to the future of water quality in the Yahara Watershed. How can we work together with the non-farming public? As farmers, we are working to get things done; we are taking a look at the problems within our unique area and we’re working to address them - this is why we started Yahara Pride in 2012. Since that time, farmers in YPF programs have documented nearly 46,000 pounds of phosphorus that have remained on farm fields and out of rivers and streams by embracing farming practices promoted by the group. Seventy-five percent of Wisconsin’s growth is in Dane County, and we will continue to search for environmental stewardship solutions that balance the area’s rich agriculture heritage with an ever-growing population.

Dr. Jake Vander Zanden, Center for Limnology UW-Madison is the birthplace of limnology in North America, and the Madison lakes are widely considered to be among the most studied lakes in the world. Much of our basic understanding of how lakes function is based on research conducted by the UW-Madison Center for Limnology. Since 1995, the Madison lakes have been the site of the Long-Term Ecological Research program, which allows researchers to address research questions that cannot be addressed in a typical research grant cycle. The long-term data collection and the Center for Limnology’s continued research creates a strong scientific understanding of water quality in the lakes, and provides the foundation for ongoing efforts to reduce phosphorus and improve water quality.

Let your 2019 elected officials and city staff know that you support local efforts to protect water quality! Cities

Villages

Towns

Towns (continued)

Fitchburg Aaron Richardson, Mayor Madison Satya Rhodes-Conway, Mayor Middleton Gurdip Brar, Mayor Monona Mary O’Connor, Mayor Stoughton Tim Swadley, Mayor Sun Prairie Paul Esser, Mayor

Arlington Bryan Bjorge, Village Board President Brooklyn Brit Springer, Village Board President Cottage Grove John Williams, Village Board President Dane Roger Schmidt, Village Board President DeForest Judd Blan, Village Board President Maple Bluff Timothy O’Brien, Village Board President McFarland Brad Czebotar, Village Board President Oregon Jeanne Carpenter, Village Board President Shorewood Hills Dave Benforado, Board of Trustees President Windsor Bob Wipperfurth, Village Board President Waunakee Chris Zellner, Board of Trustees President

Arlington George Plenty, Town Board Chair Blooming Grove Ron Bristol, Town Board Chair Bristol Gerald Derr, Town Board Chair Burke Kevin Viney, Town Board Chair Cottage Grove Kris Hampton, Town Board Chair Dane David Koenig, Town Board Chair Dunkirk Norman Monsen, Town Board Chair Dunn Ed Minihan, Town Board Chair Fulton Evan Sayre, Town Board Chair Leeds Mark Frank, Town Board Chair Middleton Cynthia Richson, Town Board Chair Oregon Wayne L. Ace, Town Board Chair

Pleasant Springs David Pfeiffer, Town Board Chair Porter David Viney, Town Board Chair Rutland Peter Loughrin, Town Board Chair Springfield Jim Pulvermacher, Town Board Chair Sun Prairie Lyle Updike, Town Board Chair Union Kendall Schneider, Town Board Chair Vienna Jerry Marx, Town Board Chair Westport Dean Grosskopf, Town Board Chair

THE SCIENCE OF OUR LAKES Heavy precipitation and intense rain events contributed to a record number of beach closures and flooding on the Yahara lakes in 2018. Cyanobacteria blooms closed our beaches almost a quarter of the summer. CONTRIBUTORS: DR. RICHARD LATHROP, HONORARY FELLOW, AND DR. JAKE VANDER ZANDEN, DIRECTOR, UW CENTER FOR LIMNOLOGY

THE YAHARA RIVER WATERSHED The Yahara River Watershed (map to left) begins in the headwaters of the Yahara River in Columbia County and flows south through Dane County for 62 miles, encompassing Lakes Mendota, Monona, Wingra, Waubesa, and Kegonsa, before the Yahara River empties into the Rock River in Rock County. A watershed is defined by the part of the landscape that channels rainfall and snowmelt to creeks, streams, and rivers that flow into a single waterbody, like a lake. The Yahara River Watershed is home to a fastgrowing population and some of the most productive farmland in the United States. The intersection of productive farms and growing urban areas poses a unique challenge as residents and government work together to protect and improve water quality in the chain of lakes.

STATE OF THE LAKES 2018 was an eventful year for our lakes. Flood conditions and massive cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) blooms made lake use difficult and sometimes dangerous for recreation. According to Dr. Jake Vander Zanden, Director of the UW Center for Limnology, “Conditions in the lakes this year show that we are fighting an uphill battle and things are getting worse in many ways.” As a region, we are experiencing greater amounts of precipitation and intense storm events compared to previous decades. 2018 was the second wettest year on record, with 50.64 inches of precipitation recorded at the Dane County Airport, surpassing the normal amount by over 16 inches. Heavy rain events over one inch were also high, with 14 heavy rain days compared to the normal amount of 7.4 (outlined in the 2018 Madison Area Climate Statistics graphic on page 7). This change in the region’s climate, along with factors such as invasive species and changing

land use, are making it more difficult to meet water quality goals for the lakes. PHOSPHORUS RUNOFF Lake Mendota is the largest of the lakes in the Yahara River Watershed and the one with the biggest land area. Conditions in Lake Mendota influence the other lakes in the chain and help tell the story for all of the Yahara lakes. In 2018, the Lake Mendota story starts with the concentration of phosphorus in the fall of 2017. The Fall Surface Water Total Phosphorus graph shows that concentrations were relatively low in the lake during fall turnover, which is when the lake mixes from top to bottom due to temperature changes in the water. This is the time when phosphorus concentrations are most uniform in the lake. Since 2010, concentrations have been relatively low. In 2018, concentrations went up, but not as high as many other high concentration years during 1993-2009. Fall Surface Water Total Phosphorus (P) (Lake Mendota, 1975-2018)

high concentration years

Source: R. Lathrop, UW Center for Limnology

Normal Precipitation

2018 Actual Precipitation

Inches

6 5 4 3

May

Jun

July Aug Sept

2.10 1.74

5.67 4.54

Apr

1.69 2.39

9.78 3.55

Mar

5.36 2.40

2.14 3.40

Feb

5.46 3.13

0.74 2.20

Jan

3.12 4.18

2.50 1.45

1.68 1.23

10.40 4.27

Oct

Nov

Dec

Source: NOAA Station - Madison Dane Co. Regional Airport

The Seasonal Phosphorus Loads for Mendota’s Monitored Subwatersheds chart shows a large amount of phosphorus delivered in January and February into Pheasant Branch Creek and the Yahara River, which flow into Lake Mendota. 2018 Seasonal Phosphorus Loads for Mendota’s Monitored Subwatersheds Total Phosphorus Loads, Pounds

15000

12000

Pheasant Branch @ Middleton Yahara River @ Windsor

9000

6000

3000

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Source: USGS monitoring data for Oct-Sept “Water Year 2018”; annual values rounded

Sept

Heavy rains in August led to flooding around all our lakes. The high water, safety concerns, and possible E. coli bacterial contamination led Public Health Madison & Dane County to close all beaches for the remainder of the season. As a consequence, we lost an additional 221 beach days. To put this into context, we normally have 99 beach days at each of our beaches from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Multiplying this by the number of beaches we include in this report, 17, we could have 1,683 total beach days in the summer. In 2018, beaches were closed a total of 383 days, or 23% of the summer season. The median number of closure days from 2010-2018 is 99, or 6%. We lost almost a quarter of our beach season in 2018! DEBATE ABOUT THE FUTURE OF OUR LAKES The flood conditions and massive cyanobacteria blooms have sparked renewed debate about the future of our lakes. To help answer these concerns, at the direction of our Clean Lakes Alliance Community Board, we have reset our strategic action plan for the lakes, Plan 2020: A Clear Path Forward. The plan includes a new focus on reevaluating the actions needed to meet our water quality goals. According to City of Madison Engineer Greg Fries, “The historic flooding in Madison and surrounding areas this summer (2018) points to the need to reconsider how we, as a community, design new developments, manage our lakes, and think about the extremes of our weather patterns now and in the future.”

Yahara River Pheasant Branch Creek

30,000

20,000

18 20

10,000

Source: T. Stuntebeck, U.S. Geological Survey & R. Lathrop, UW Center for Limnology

Phosphorus loading data for 1990-2018 at the U.S. Geological Survey’s monitoring stations on the Yahara River at Windsor and on Pheasant Branch at Parmenter Street in Middleton. Phosphorus loading in Pheasant Branch is generally lower than the Yahara River, which has a bigger watershed. The relatively small difference in the 2018 phosphorus loads can be explained by the disparity of rainfall from the August 20-21 storm event: 10.63” at the Pheasant Branch rain gage versus 3.92” in the Yahara River as measured at the Dane County Airport.

REPORT CARD | PHOSPHORUS REDUCTION

40,000

Annual Phosphorus Loads for Two of Mendota’s Monitored Subwatersheds

2018 Monthly Precipitation vs Normal

These winter loads, plus additional phosphorus from spring runoff, delivered a large amount of phosphorus to the lakes. Then, hot, calm weather combined with all the phosphorus in the Yahara lake system, led to massive cyanobacteria blooms in June. As the June blooms dissipated, other cyanobacteria blooms, in conjunction with E. coli bacterial contamination delivered primarily from urban storm sewers, continued to close beaches. Looking at beach closures from Memorial Day to August 20th, the day of a massive rain event, we experienced a record 162 beach day closures on all five area lakes. Most of the closures were due to cyanobacteria blooms (72%) during this period.

Total Phosphorus Loads, Pounds

The story continues into early 2018. The 2018 Monthly Precipitation vs Normal chart includes rain events from January and February 2018. Even though the rain events were small in comparison to May and August, they had a significant impact. Rain that falls when the ground is frozen quickly runs off the land, carrying melted snow and phosphorus into the nearest waterway.

2018 Madison Area Climate Statistics 2018

Normal (1981 - 2010)

Mean temperature (°F)

46.8

46.5

Total precipitation (in.)

50.64

34.48

3.78

7.4

Snowfall (2018-2019, as of April 24, 2019)(in.)

56.0

50.9

Snowfall (2017-2018)(in.)

44.4

50.9

Days ≥ 90°

Greatest 24 hour total (Aug 20) (in.) Heavy rain days (≥ 1 in.)

Source: Wisconsin State Climatology Office

REPORT CARD | WATER QUALITY CHALLENGES

Clean Lakes Alliance Yahara Lakes Report Card 2018 Lake Water Quality

Mendota

Monona

Wingra1

Waubesa

Kegonsa

Phosphorus (July-August, milligrams per liter) 2018 Median total phosphorus

0.025

0.030

0.049

0.065

0.089

Total phosphorus, median of years 2000-2009

0.030

0.034

0.056

0.053

0.070

0.02 - 0.032

0.03 - 0.052

Good

Fair

Range for good water quality Rating based on DNR criteria for deep and shallow lakes2 Water Clarity (July-August, feet) 2018 Visibility depth

6.6

3.0

3.9

4.6

Secchi visibility, median of years 2000-2009

5.7

4.9

2.0

3.0

Range for good water clarity

5 - 8.1

3.1 - 5.3

Rating based on DNR criteria for deep and shallow lakes2

Good

Good/Fair boundary

Good

Strong/extensive cyanobacteria blooms

Cyanobacteria blooms, median of years 2015 - 20183

7.5

2.5

Nearshore Monitoring (June - August, days)

2018 REPORT CARD The 2018 Yahara Lakes Report Card includes a new category to highlight the differences between middle of the lake and nearshore water quality. This new category, “Nearshore Monitoring” (outlined in report card), includes information from Clean Lakes Alliance volunteers who monitored beaches and other access points at least once a week throughout the summer season. With this new category, we can now compare middle of the lake to nearshore conditions. In the summer of 2018, the bigger lakes, Mendota and Monona, had “good” water quality in the middle of the lake. However, citizen and public health reports of cyanobacteria blooms and flood conditions led to a record number of beach closures.

Beach Closures (June - August, days)4 Number of beaches 2018 beach closures Closures due to cyanobacteria, %

77%

69%

36%

100%

Closures due to high E. coli, %

64%

Closures due to both cyanobacteria & high E. coli, %

14%

25%

237.5

618.5

18.5

146

134.5

223

617

Closures, median of years 2005 - 2018 Aquatic Plant Harvesting (harvester loads) 2018 Aquatic plant harvesting Harvesting, median of years 2010-2018 Lake Levels (feet above sea level) 2018 lake level summer maximum Date of 2018 maximum Historic maximum lake levels Date of historic maximum level

852.30

848.52

N/A

847.86

845.75

August 23, 2018

September 6, 2018

N/A

September 6, 2018

June 22, 2018

852.74

847.86

N/A

847.22

845.72

June 6, 2000

June 16, 2008

N/A

June 17, 2008

June 16, 2008

111

106

12/15/18, 1/10/19

12/11/18, 1/10/19

12/7/18

12/14/18

Previous reports have used the term “blue-green algae” to describe algae blooms that are potentially toxic and can close beaches. This report replaces that term with “cyanobacteria.” This term better describes the organism, which is an aquatic photosynthetic form of bacteria that can look bluegreen and can sometimes appear as a paint-like scum on the water surface. In fact, cyanobacteria blooms and scums can take on a variety of colors including white, green, brown, and blue, with a hue that is sometimes “cyan” (blueish-green). HOW DO WE RATE THE LAKES?

Ice Conditions (days) 2018-2019 ice duration Ice on dates Ice off dates Median Freeze Date Median Opening Date Median Duration of Ice Cover

Phosphorus (milligrams per liter)

12/21/18, 3/31/19

12/28/18, 3/31/19

3/28/19

3/30/19

December 20

December 15

November 29

N/A

April 4

March 30

March 25

N/A

104

114

N/A

1 Phosphorus and Secchi for Lake Wingra is 1996-2007 median and temperature is 1996-present median 2 DNR criteria are different for deep lakes (Mendota & Monona) and shallow lakes (Wingra, Waubesa, & Kegonsa) 3 “Strong/extensive” cyanobacteria blooms are subjective and based on visual observations by Clean Lakes Alliance citizen monitors 4 Based on the beach closures from Memorial Day to August 20, 2018

Deeper Lakes (Mendota & Monona) >0.059

0.055 - 0.034

0.032 - 0.020

<0.020

Shallower Lakes (Wingra, Waubesa, & Kegonsa) >0.103

0.096 - 0.055

0.052 - 0.030

<0.030

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Water Clarity (feet) Deeper Lakes (Mendota & Monona)

Sources: UW Center for Limnology, Dane County Land & Water Resources Department, Public Health Madison & Dane County, Yahara Lakes Association, Wisconsin State Climatology Office, Lake Waubesa Conservation Association, Christy’s Landing, and Friends of Lake Kegonsa Society

0 - 2.7

2.9 - 4.6

5 - 8.1

>8.1

Shallower Lakes (Wingra, Waubesa, & Kegonsa)

0 - 1.5

1.6 - 2.9

3.1 - 5.3

>5.3

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Actions

Status Target

2016

2017

2018

Comments

New leaf management programs in Town of Dunn and Town of Pleasant Springs

12%

Additional funding provided for construction erosion inspection in Dane County & City of Madison to enforce the ordinances

Urban (pounds of phosphorus reduced) [1]

[2]

Improve leaf management

Control construction erosion

4,100

3,600

660

910

120

450

[3]

Maintain permitted stormwater facilities

2,500

150

Dane County is inventorying facilities and working to bring them into compliance

[4]

Stabilize urban waterway banks

2,100

1,260

1,440

1,550

74%

Municipalities continue to reduce erosion by stabilizing banks

[5]

Reduce total suspended solids in stormwater

1,100

600

810

900

82%

Municipalities continue to build stormwater facilities and sweep streets

Alternative technologies will play a role as they are developed

2,520

3,310

3,170

24%

We are 24% of the way to our urban goal

Alternative & emerging technologies Urban subtotal

Rural (pounds of phosphorus reduced) [6]

Improve in-field agricultural practices

14,800

4,330

7,120

Yahara Pride Farms and Dane County support practices on farm fields

[7]

Build community digesters

7,700

1,660

Two of five have been built

[8]

Remove additional phosphorus at digesters

5,100

Dane County has approved funding to install a system at Middleton digester

[9]

Manage manure and nutrients

2,100

1,330

1,850

Nutrient management planning accounts for most progress. Dane County, Yahara WINS, and Clean Lakes Alliance are supporting Yahara Pride Farmsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; composting pilot

[10]

Dredge drainage ditches

600

Work is needed to identify suitable sites

[11]

Stabilize rural waterway banks

1,000

Work to identify projects is underway

[12]

Relocate or cover livestock facilities

600

Dane County continues to identify highrisk facilities

[13]

Harvest wetland plants

600

Work is needed to identify suitable sites

[14]

Restore wetlands in key areas

300

Work is needed to identify additional sites

32,800

7,350

10,660

46,200

9,870

13,970

Rural subtotal Alternative & emerging technologies Total

Alternative technologies will play a role as they are developed

2018 rural data is currently unavailable. Look for an addendum with our total progress in summer of 2019.

50% PHOSPHORUS REDUCTION NEEDED TO CLEAN UP THE LAKES The Yahara CLEAN Strategic Action Plan for Phosphorus Reduction includes 14 actions that are designed to meet a UW Center for Limnology recommendation for a 50% reduction in the average annual phosphorus delivered during 1980-2008 to each of the lakes. In 2018, the community continued to put in practices in both urban and rural areas to reduce phosphorus runoff. Farmers are adopting best management practices with the support of Yahara Pride Farms, Dane County Land and Water Resources Department, and the Yahara Watershed Improvement Networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Yahara WINS) adaptive management project. In urban areas, municipalities have put in stormwater facilities, restored and maintained wetlands and natural areas, addressed erosion in urban streams, and educated the public on the need to keep leaves out of the street. These actions need to accelerate if we are going to meet our water quality goals for the lakes.

REPORT CARD | WATER QUALITY CHALLENGES

Yahara CLEAN Plan

WHAT IS PHOSPHORUS? Phosphorus is a naturally occurring element and essential plant nutrient found in materials such as fertilizer, leaves, soil, and animal waste. When it enters our lakes from agricultural and urban runoff, it is known to promote the growth of cyanobacteria blooms that can produce toxins of human health concern. Scientists have determined that one pound of phosphorus can lead to the growth of 500 pounds of wet algae. The blooms cause beach closures and soupy green water that limit enjoyment of the lakes.

REPORT CARD | CYANOBACTERIA

WHAT CAUSES CYANOBACTERIA BLOOMS? When sufficient phosphorus in the lake system combines with hot, calm weather, conditions for a cyanobacteria bloom are established. Food web changes in the lakes can also contribute to cyanobacteria blooms. The UW Center for Limnology discovered the non-native zebra mussel in Lake Mendota in 2015. Although scientists are still studying the impact of the zebra mussel invasion, they do know that zebra mussels filter out small forms of free-floating algae (phytoplankton) and that large populations in other lakes have created shoreline management problems. These problems include increased aquatic plant growth (from clearer water) and increases in cyanobacteria scums and filamentous algae, which grows on the lake bottom and looks like slimy, green moss. With zebra mussels in the Yahara lakes potentially creating conditions that benefit the growth of cyanobacteria, we can likely expect more summers like 2018 (147 days of beach closures due to cyanobacteria). You can learn more about these ecosystem changes from the UW Center for Limnology at blog.limnology.wisc.edu or at cleanlakesalliance.org/lake-ecology.

buoy is maintained by the UW Center for Limnology. The inset line graph shows measurements of phycocyanin, a pigment found in cyanobacteria that increases as cells reproduce and accumulate. The graph confirms the extent of the bloom into the middle of the lake as phycocyanin increased from 6:00 AM to around 2:00 PM. The red dots on the map show how the bloom developed along the shoreline. Our citizen monitors observed extensive evidence of surface cyanobacteria accumulation over the majority of the sampling area at 12 nearshore points. This bloom is part of a trend we have noticed over the past four of the six years that citizen monitors have been making observations. More cyanobacteria blooms are reported by trained citizen monitors (but not verified by Public Health via tests) in June than in any other month. EXAMPLES OF FILAMENTOUS ALGAE Photo courtesy of Joe Campshure & Terri Lefebvre

CYANOBACTERIA IN OUR LAKES Clean Lakes Alliance citizen monitors work all summer (May â&#x20AC;&#x201C; September) to monitor beaches and other access points throughout the Yahara River Watershed. Their work provides an early warning system for lake users and alerts officials at Public Health Madison & Dane County about the possible need to test beaches. These observations are available to the public through lakeforecast.org.

Ducks swimming through cyanobacteria bloom near James Madison Park

The map on page 11 shows a snapshot of the water quality monitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work and captures the impact of a massive cyanobacteria bloom in Lake Mendota on June 28, 2018. At approximately 8:00 AM, two reports of cyanobacteria blooms were reported on lakeforecast.org. By the end of a warm day with calm conditions, a program record of 12 reports had been documented across Lake Mendota, indicating a massive bloom on the lake. Buoy data from the middle of the lake are also included to show the timing and extent of the bloom development. The

Photo courtesy of Joe Campshure

All reports of cyanobacteria blooms made by volunteer monitors on June 28, 2018. Phycocyanin at Mendota Buoy on June 28, 2018

Weather Snapshot Max Temperature: 86° F Average Wind Speed: 5 mph Average Wind Direction: S/SW

Cyanobacteria report No reported bloom No report made The data from the Mendota buoy depicts phycocyanin pigment concentration just below the surface. Phycocyanin is a pigment present in cyanobacteria that corresponds to the strength of a bloom as it develops.

REPORT CARD | CYANOBACTERIA

JUNE 28 CYANOBACTERIA BLOOMS

Source: NTL-LTER (1995-2018)

This map depicts the reports made by citizen monitors on June 28, 2018. Twelve of the sixteen monitors that recorded data reported “strong” evidence of cyanobacteria at their site. 11

| LAKE REPORT CARD Report Card LakeMENDOTA Mendota

2018 Phosphorus Levels:

2018 Water Clarity:

0.025 mg/L Good

6.6 feet Good

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cleanlakesalliance.org/lake-mendota

Lake Mendota is the largest lake in the Yahara chain of lakes. It is surrounded by mostly agricultural land with areas of rapid urban growth. To improve water quality in the lake, the Yahara CLEAN plan calls for reducing phosphorus runoff from both urban and rural areas. Improvements to reduce phosphorus loading into Lake Mendota will help improve water quality in the other three lakes in the chain (Monona, Waubesa, and Kegonsa) by reducing the amount of phosphorus flowing to the lower lakes via the Yahara River. The following projects reported by partners in 2018 will help us make progress toward meeting water quality goals for Lake Mendota:

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LAKE MENDOTA

Dane County, Yahara WINS, and Clean Lakes Alliance continued support for a pilot project at nine farms testing manure composting. The project by Yahara Pride Farms will reduce pathogens and help farmers manage manure in the winter by composting instead of winter spreading. Yahara Pride Farms continued to implement costeffective, farmer-led practices to protect soil and water quality, and piloted innovative practices like manure composting 1 .

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Lake Mendota

Watershed area (acres)

72,094

Surface area (acres)

9,842

Shoreline (miles)

Maximum depth (feet)

Mean depth (feet)

Flushing rate

4.4 years

Dane County »» Worked with farmers to implement practices that divert phosphorus from the lake 1 »» Granted funds to help permanently protect 95.5 wetland acres near the Fishery Area and to help purchase a 100.9 acre farm, with 10.9 acres purchased and easements on 90 acres for the Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area 2 »» Permanently protected 11 acres in Token Creek County Park and Natural Resource Area 3 »» Removed 2.7 miles of phosphorus-laden legacy sediment from Dorn Creek as part of the “Suck the Muck” project 4 »» Began construction on a $1.6 million nutrient concentration system at the Middleton digester that will further treat and filter manure utilizing reverse osmosis technology, and reduce the risk of phosphorus runoff 5 City of Madison approved $2.36 million to purchase a 31-acre addition to Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park 2 .

Village of DeForest 12 public/private stormwater facilities, maintained a 40-acre wetland in the Marvin & Marie Scheweers Natural Area, and restored wetlands in Reigstand Park 6 »» Maintained a high-quality sedge meadow along the Yahara River Trail 7

»» Constructed

Friends of Cherokee Marsh members helped maintain 95 acres with a prescribed burn at Yahara Heights Park 8 and continued to collect critical information on stream health as part of the Yahara WINS volunteer monitoring program. Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy evaluated the feasibility of a carp bubble barrier system in Pheasant Branch Creek through a Clean Lakes Grant 9 . UW-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve worked with staff to remove woody invasive plants from 17 acres, sow native seed on 11 acres, and control invasive garlic mustard plants on more than 50 acres of the 300-acre reserve 10 . Experts exploring feasability of bubble barrier in Pheasant Branch Creek

FRIEND GROUPS Friends of Cherokee Marsh // Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy // Friends of the Yahara River Headwaters // Token Creek Watershed Association

HOW WAS THE WATER?

Poor

0.064

Fair

0.048

.046

.030

.028

.025

0.000

.037

0.016

1980-89

1990-99

2000-09

2010-2017

2018

Excellent

Good

0.032

In 2018, total phosphorus levels and water clarity were “good” in the middle of the lake, according to DNR criteria, but the 18 reports of cyanobacteria blooms were above the 4-year summer median of 7.5.

Excellent

LAKE MENDOTA MEDIAN CLARITY 10

Good

BEACHES CLOSED

60 DAYS

DAYS

104

CYANOBACTERIA CLOSURES

E. COLI CLOSURES

CYANOBACTERIA & E. COLI CLOSURES

FLOODING CLOSURES

DAYS

In contrast to the conditions in the middle of the lake, a large number of cyanobacteria blooms closed beaches located on the nearshore of the lake. Based on data collected by Public Health Madison & Dane County, Lake Mendota beaches were closed a record number of 78 days from Memorial Day to August 20th, compared to the summer 2010-17 median of 35 days for the whole summer. After August 20th, all the beaches were closed for the remainder of the season (August 21 – Labor Day) due to flood conditions.

5.7

4.9

6.6

1980-89

1990-99

2000-09

2010-17

2018

Poor

6.6

23%

OF TOTAL BEACH DAYS

Fair

6.2

Clarity (feet)

Cluster of zebra mussels

HOW WERE THE BEACHES?

LAKE MENDOTA MEDIAN PHOSPHORUS 0.080

Total Phosphorus (mg/L)

Lake Mendota summer water quality conditions are now linked to the recent invasion of zebra mussels. The full effect of zebra mussels in the Yahara lakes is still uncertain. Results from other infested lakes suggest increases in water clarity in the middle of the lakes will occur. However, shoreline management problems could get worse from increased aquatic plant growth, and possible increases in filamentous algae and scums of cyanobacteria. Summer water quality in 2018 was also impacted by the unusual amount of flow into and out of the lake resulting from above normal precipitation in the region.

REPORT CARD | LAKE MENDOTA

Sunrise over Marshall Beach

REPORT CARD | LAKE MONONA

2018 Phosphorus Levels:

2018 Water Clarity:

0.030 mg/L Good

6.6 feet Good

LAKE MONONA

cleanlakesalliance.org/lake-monona

Lake Monona is the second lake in the Yahara chain of lakes as water flows south from Lake Mendota. Most of the land surrounding and directly draining to the lake is urban. The Yahara CLEAN plan for the Lake Monona Watershed calls for action to improve leaf management and reduce erosion from construction sites. Here is a brief summary of the 2018 projects reported by partners that will help us meet water quality goals for Lake Monona: Dane County granted funds to City of Madison for an Ultra Low-Dose Alum Pilot. The pilot project is a collaboration with the University of WisconsinMadison to assess the effectiveness of adding a trace amount of aluminum sulfate to detention basins to prevent phosphorus from leaching from captured sediment. Alum is a chemical that binds to phosphorus, making it unavailable for algae growth 1 .

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Repaired river banks at Heritage Prairie Greenway Photo courtesy of City of Monona

City of Madison »» Completed work on the Jacobson Furey Pond near Starkweather Creek and Dondee Pond near Highway 51 and Cottage Grove Road 2 »» Repaired river banks at Heritage Prairie Greenway 3

»» Constructed nine terrace rain gardens and

expanded public messaging about leaf-free streets 4

City of Monona 5 »» Removed phosphorus-laden sediment from Winnequah Park Lagoon »» Added 29 storm drains to their “Adopt a Storm Drain and Leaf Management Program” »» Cleaned one-third of the city’s inlet catch basins

Lake Monona

Watershed area (acres)

61,643

Surface area (acres)

3,274

Shoreline (miles)

Maximum depth (feet)

Mean depth (feet)

Flushing rate

9.5 months

Friends of Starkweather Creek held monthly outings to spark interest in the creek and restored areas near the Dixon Greenway, Washington Manor Park, and Eken Park with native plantings 6 .

Inlet mural near Monona Public Library Photo courtesy of City of Monona

Friends of Monona Bay // Friends of Starkweather Creek

HOW WAS THE WATER?

Poor

Total Phosphorus (mg/L)

0.064

Fair

0.048

.038

.034

.028

.030

0.000

.036

0.016

1980-89

1990-99

2000-09

2010-17

2018

Excellent

Good

0.032

Excellent

LAKE MONONA MEDIAN CLARITY 10

Good

BEACHES CLOSED

44 DAYS

DAYS

CYANOBACTERIA CLOSURES

E. COLI CLOSURES

CYANOBACTERIA & E. COLI CLOSURES

FLOODING CLOSURES

DAYS

In contrast to conditions in the middle of the lake, a large number of cyanobacteria blooms closed beaches located on the nearshore of the lake. According to data collected by Public Health Madison & Dane County, Lake Monona’s beaches were closed a record number of 64 days from Memorial Day to August 20th, compared to the long-term median of 33 days for the whole summer. Beaches were closed primarily due to cyanobacteria or a combination of high E. coli and cyanobacteria. After August 20th, all the beaches were closed for the remainder of the season (August 21 – Labor Day) due to flood conditions.

4.9

4.7

6.6

1980-89

1990-99

2000-09

2010-17

2018

Poor

5.7

22%

OF TOTAL BEACH DAYS

Fair

5.6

In 2018, total phosphorus levels and water clarity were “good” in the middle of the lake, according to DNR criteria, but the six reports of cyanobacteria blooms were above the 4-year summer median of 7.5. Beaches were closed a record number of days, primarily due to cyanobacteria blooms.

HOW WERE THE BEACHES?

LAKE MONONA MEDIAN PHOSPHORUS 0.080

Clarity (feet)

Lake Monona summer water quality conditions are now linked to the recent invasion of zebra mussels. The full effect of zebra mussels in the Yahara lakes is still uncertain. Results from other infested lakes suggest increases in water clarity in the middle of the lakes will occur. However, shoreline management problems could get worse from increased aquatic plant growth, and possible increases in filamentous algae and scums of cyanobacteria. Summer water quality in 2018 was also impacted by the unusual amount of flow into and out of the lake resulting from above normal precipitation in the region.

Shoreline Swim 2018

REPORT CARD | LAKE MONONA

FRIEND GROUPS

REPORT CARD | LAKE WINGRA

2018 Phosphorus Levels:

2018 Water Clarity:

0.056 mg/L Good

3.0 feet Fair/Good

cleanlakesalliance.org/lake-wingra

Lake Wingra, a small, shallow lake located within the City of Madison, is connected to Lake Monona via Wingra (Murphy) Creek. The watershed is mostly urban but also includes the University of WisconsinMadison Arboretum. Because of its urban environment, the lake faces many challenges, including excess nutrients and road salt (chloride) from urban runoff. Here is a brief summary of the reported 2018 projects that will help us meet water quality goals for Lake Wingra: City of Madison added several new green infrastructure features during the 2018 Monroe Street reconstruction, including:

»» A large underground screen structure in Wingra Park to capture sediment and debris within the storm sewer system »» Two bioretention systems to remove contaminants and sediment »» A rock infiltration trench along the edge of Edgewood College to help stormwater infiltrate into the ground 1 »» Two rain gardens and 350 feet of stabilized shoreline on Wingra Creek

LAKE WINGRA

Stream bank stabilization project at Wingra Park Photo courtesy of City of Madison

Friends of Lake Wingra is working with the City of Madison to implement the recommendations of the Lake Wingra Watershed Management Plan. The plan addresses water quality challenges such as chlorides, infiltration, and phosphorus runoff 2 .

Lake Wingra

Watershed area (acres)

3,456

Surface area (acres)

345

Shoreline (miles)

Maximum depth (feet)

Mean depth (feet)

Flushing rate

1.3 years

Rain garden at Wingra Park

REPORT CARD | LAKE WINGRA

Musky jumping the Wingra Creek Dam Photo courtesy of Jeff Halverson Photography LLC

FRIEND GROUPS Friends of Lake Wingra

HOW WAS THE WATER?

HOW WERE THE BEACHES?

LAKE WINGRA MEDIAN PHOSPHORUS

LAKE WINGRA MEDIAN CLARITY

0.10

0.0

Good

DAYS

BEACHES CLOSED

CYANOBACTERIA CLOSURES

E. COLI CLOSURES

CYANOBACTERIA & E. COLI CLOSURES

FLOODING CLOSURES

DAYS

According to data collected by Public Health Madison & Dane County, Lake Wingra’s beach was closed 11 times in 2018, primarily due to high E. coli levels. After August 20th, all the beaches were closed for the remainder of the season (August 21 – Labor Day) due to flood conditions.

Fair

Clarity (feet)

24%

OF TOTAL BEACH DAYS

1996-2007

2008-2017

2018

Poor

2018

1.2 3.0

2008-2017

2.4

3.7

.056

1996-2007

3.6

2.0

.034

0.02

0.00

4.8

Fair

0.04

Excellent

Good

0.06

.056

Total Phosphorus (mg/L)

0.08

Excellent

Lake Wingra summer water quality conditions are linked to the success of the March 2008 carp removal from the lake. Prior to the carp removal, during 1996-2007, median summer phosphorus was 0.056 mg/L and clarity transparency was 2.0 ft. After the carp removal, during 2008-2017, median phosphorus and clarity were 0.034 mg/L and 3.7 feet, respectively – a major improvement for the shallow lake. In 2018, total phosphorus levels were “good” and clarity conditions were on the border between “fair” and “good,” according to Wisconsin DNR criteria.

REPORT CARD | LAKE WAUBESA

2018 Phosphorus Levels:

2018 Water Clarity:

0.065 mg/L Fair

3.9 feet Good

LAKE WAUBESA

cleanlakesalliance.org/lake-waubesa

Lake Waubesa is the third lake in the chain as the Yahara River flows south from Lake Monona through Upper Mud Lake. Work in the Mendota and Monona Watersheds to prevent phosphorus runoff is helping Lake Waubesa since much of the phosphorus in the lake flows from the upper lakes in the chain. The watershed is a mix of urban and rural landscapes. The Yahara CLEAN plan for the Lake Waubesa Watershed calls for action to improve agricultural practices and improve control of construction erosion. Here is a brief summary of the 2018 projects reported by partners that will help us meet water quality goals for Lake Waubesa: Dane County

»» Spent $5.5 million to build a renewable natural gas

(RNG) off-loading station as part of a $28 million county RNG facility. Other RNG producers, like dairy digesters located north of Lake Mendota, can bring their fuel and inject it into the pipeline making it economically feasible to produce renewable energy and clean up our lakes 1 »» Permanently protected 35 acres in the southern Waubesa Wetlands Natural Resource Area 2 »» Installed an exclosure to improve Goodland County Beach water quality 3 Village of Cottage Grove restored a 1.5-acre wetland on the north edge of the village, called “Conservancy Court Wetland” 4 .

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RNG off-loading station Photo courtesy of Dane County

WAUBESA WETLANDS

Capital Area Regional Planning Commission worked with the University of Wisconsin-Madison to study the Waubesa Wetlands and make management recommendations. As a result of their study and community engagement, the Friends of Waubesa Wetlands was formed in 2018 5 . Friends of Waubesa Wetlands formed at the end of 2018 and held workdays throughout the year to remove invasive species and improve wildlife habitat.

Lake Waubesa

Watershed area (acres)

28,160

Surface area (acres)

2,080

Shoreline (miles)

Maximum depth (feet)

Mean depth (feet)

Flushing rate

2.8 months

Aerial view of Waubesa Wetlands Photo courtesy of Friends of Waubesa Wetlands

The watershed for the lake includes the Waubesa Wetlands, which, according to the Wisconsin DNR, are one of the highest-quality and most diverse wetlands remaining in off-loading station. southern Wisconsin and are veryRNG important to helping the water quality of the lake.

FRIEND GROUPS

REPORT CARD | LAKE WAUBESA

Sunrise over Lake Waubesa Photo courtesy of Jane Adams

LAKE WAUBESA MEDIAN PHOSPHORUS

Fair Good

0.04

.056

.065

1980-89

1990-99

2000-09

2010-17

2018

LAKE WAUBESA MEDIAN CLARITY

Excellent

5.0

.053

0.00

.071

0.02 .072

Total Phosphorus (mg/L)

HOW WERE THE BEACHES? 22%

OF TOTAL BEACH DAYS

DAYS

BEACHES CLOSED

CYANOBACTERIA CLOSURES

E. COLI CLOSURES

CYANOBACTERIA & E. COLI CLOSURES

FLOODING CLOSURES

DAYS

0.06

Based on data collected by Public Health Madison & Dane County, Lake Waubesa beaches were closed nine days from Memorial Day to August 20th, compared to the 2010-17 median of 15, all due to cyanobacteria. After August 20th, all the beaches were closed for the remainder of the season (August 21 – Labor Day) due to flood conditions.

Good

4.8

3.6

3.0

2.7

3.9

0.0

3.1

1.2

1980-1989

1990-1999

2000-2009

2010-17

2018

Poor

Fair

2.4

3.6

In 2018, total phosphorus levels were “fair” and water clarity was “good” in the middle of the lake, according to DNR criteria, but the nine reports of cyanobacteria blooms were above the 4-year summer median of four.

0.08

Clarity (feet)

Lake Waubesa summer water quality conditions are now linked to the recent invasion of zebra mussels. The full effect of zebra mussels in the Yahara lakes is still uncertain. Results from other infested lakes suggest increases in water clarity in the middle of the lakes will occur. However, shoreline management problems could get worse from increased aquatic plant growth, and possible increases in filamentous algae and scums of cyanobacteria. Summer water quality in 2018 was also impacted by the unusual amount of flow into and out of the lake resulting from above normal precipitation in the region.

0.10

Excellent

HOW WAS THE WATER?

Poor

Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area // Friends of Waubesa Wetlands // Lake Waubesa Conservation Association

REPORT CARD | LAKE KEGONSA

2018 Phosphorus Levels:

2018 Water Clarity:

0.089 mg/L Fair

4.6 feet Good

LAKE KEGONSA

cleanlakesalliance.org/lake-kegonsa

Lake Kegonsa is the lowest and fourth lake in the Yahara chain of lakes and is surrounded primarily by agricultural land. Most of the phosphorus in Lake Kegonsa comes from the upper lakes in the chain. The Yahara CLEAN Plan calls for improvements to agricultural cropping practices in this watershed. Here is a brief summary of the 2018 projects reported by partners that will help us meet water quality goals for Lake Kegonsa: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, through the Rough and Detrimental Fish Removal Program, contracted anglers to remove close to 100,000 pounds of carp to reduce resuspension and internal loading of phosphorus from the lake sediments into the water column. The Wisconsin DNR estimates 5,552 pounds of phosphorus reduction per year of internal loading within the lake as a result of the removal 1 .

Dane County installed more than six miles of buffers in Door Creek through the Harvestable Buffer Program 2 . Town of Dunn* enhanced their leaf collection program with $30,000 from Yahara WINS. The town bought a leaf vacuum, increased the frequency of collection, and expanded collection from 409 to 800 homes 3 .

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City of Stoughton leaf vacuum

JUNE FLOODING

Town of Pleasant Springs* enhanced their leaf collection program (started in 2017) with a leaf vacuum service, leaf drop-off site, and extended compost site hours and days 4 .

Lake Kegonsa

Watershed area (acres)

34,560

Surface area (acres)

3,210

Shoreline (miles)

Maximum depth (feet)

Mean depth (feet)

Flushing rate

4 months

Friends of Lake Kegonsa Society* worked with Wisconsin DNR on the carp removal project by offering incentive payments to anglers, and worked with the Town of Dunn and Town of Pleasant Springs to enhance leaf collection in both towns. City of Stoughton put in stormwater projects at Stoughton Public Works Facility, Kettle Park Senior Living, Edge One Addition, and Grosso Storage Building. * Denotes a project partially funded by Clean Lakes Grants.

Aquatic plant harvesting Photo courtesy of Dane County

In June, Lake Kegonsa was impacted by a large rain event that led to flooding in the watershed. Dane County responded with extensive aquatic plant harvesting, and in-channel sediment and rock removal to improve the flow of water in the Yahara River.

UW Center for Limnology – R. Lathrop, UW Center for Limnology. Data WDNR (1975-1994), NTL-LTER (1995-2018) Dane County Land & Water Resources – lake levels, aquatic plant harvesting, phosphorus projects Yahara Lakes Association – historic lake level highs Historic Flooding in Madison: Cleaning Up, Moving Forward from Summer Storms (Fall 2018). MadisonWaterWays: News from your Stormwater Utility & Sewer Utility.

FRIEND GROUPS Friends of Lake Kegonsa Society

Public Health Madison & Dane County – beach closure data

HOW WAS THE WATER? In 2018, Lake Kegonsa summer water clarity conditions show a marked improvement over the past decade median levels. Total phosphorus levels were “fair” but clarity conditions were “good” in the middle of the lake, according to Wisconsin DNR criteria. This improved clarity could be due to the removal of carp from the lake in recent years, the carp die-off from the koi virus in September 2017, the recent infestation of zebra mussels, and/or the unusual amount of flow into and out of the lake resulting from above normal precipitation in the region.

REPORT CARD | LAKE KEGONSA

REPORT CARD SOURCES

View of Lake Kegonsa

Wisconsin State Climatology Office – ice-on/off data for Mendota, Monona, and Wingra, Climate data Christy’s Landing – ice-on/off for Waubesa Friends of Lake Kegonsa Society – ice-on/off for Kegonsa United States Geological Survey – preliminary data on phosphorus loading; rain monitoring data on Pheasant Branch

HOW WERE THE BEACHES? The middle of the lake water quality conditions are in contrast to reports of 25 cyanobacteria blooms in the nearshore compared to the 4-year median of 2.5. An increase in cyanobacteria blooms have been linked to the invasion of zebra mussels in other lakes systems.

Fair

Clarity (feet)

Good 0.0

1980-89

1990-99

2000-09

2010-17

2018

Poor

2018

4.6

2010-17

1.2 2.5

2000-09

2.4

3.0

1990-99

3.6

3.1

1980-89

Excellent

4.8

Fair .089

Good .072

0.00

.070

0.02 .086

0.04

Excellent

0.06

.075

Total Phosphorus (mg/L)

0.08

5.0

3.1

0.10

CYANOBACTERIA SIGHTING

LAKE KEGONSA MEDIAN CLARITY

Poor

LAKE KEGONSA MEDIAN PHOSPHORUS

Shortly after the August 2018 flooding, an opaque cyanobacteria bloom was spotted at Lake Kegonsa State Park Beach.

PLAN 2020: A CLEAR PATH FORWARD Clean Lakes Alliance will double-down on our efforts to reduce phosphorus runoff and empower individual action to protect and improve our lakes as part of eight focus areas: Yahara CLEAN Compact, Innovative Solutions, Farmland Management, Urban Management, Education, Volunteerism, Monitoring, and Capacity Building. View of Lake Mendota from Governors Island

FOCUS AREAS FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

FOCUS AREAS FOR PHOSPHORUS REDUCTION

1 YAHARA CLEAN COMPACT

EDUCATION

2 INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

VOLUNTEERISM

3 FARMLAND MANAGEMENT

MONITORING

4 URBAN MANAGEMENT

CAPACITY BUILDING

Clean Lakes Alliance envisions a future in which everyone realizes our lakes are the center of the community. To realize that vision, we are building a community of people, businesses, organizations, and government agencies dedicated to improving and protecting water quality in the Yahara River Watershed. We began our strategic action planning in June of 2016, which led to the publication of Plan 2020: A Clear Path Forward in March 2017. With input from community leaders, lake experts, and government leaders, we developed a vision for what we hope to accomplish.

»» A community aware of the challenges facing the

lakes with avenues for individual action »» Accelerated action toward our goal of reducing phosphorus runoff into the Yahara lakes by 50% »» Accountability both as an organization and as a community by measuring and reporting progress

Historic flooding and massive cyanobacteria (bluegreen algae) blooms in 2018 caused us to look critically at our collective actions to ensure we can still meet our water quality goals. Our most recent update accounts for these challenges with a significant new focus area, the Yahara CLEAN Compact. The goal for this new focus area is to develop an updated, fully-funded, and communityadopted implementation plan for cleaner lakes. 2018 ACHIEVEMENTS Clean Lakes Alliance made big strides for our lakes in 2018. More people are involved and we have more business support than ever before. In addition, we:

THEORY OF CHANGE At Clean Lakes Alliance, we believe our goal of phosphorus reduction and community engagement are interconnected through a positive cycle of change. As we reduce phosphorus in the Yahara Watershed through on-the-ground projects, more community members will engage with our lakes. Similarly, as community engagement and education around our lakes increase, we will be able to further our progress toward cleaner, healthier lakes.

ACTION | PLAN 2020

A PLAN FOR HEALTHIER LAKES

»» Generated support for $18 million in the Dane County budget for lake initiatives

»» Helped develop recommendations as part of the Healthy Farms Healthy Lakes Task Force, and advocated for their adoption, including new lake-friendly ordinances to address manure management »» Grew our base of supporters with more people donating for the lakes and following us on social media than ever before »» Awarded $162,500 to partners (with an additional $182,600 match from grantees) for conservation practices on farmland, in-lake management to address carp, enhanced messaging for leaf-free streets, and youth education »» Expanded opportunities for our community to become engaged with more volunteers participating in Renew the Blue Volunteer Days and citizen monitoring Please read on to learn more about the eight focus areas where we’ll drive change, and the many ways you can be involved in the effort!

Cyanobacteria bloom spanning across Lake Mendota (June 28, 2018)

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PLAN 2020: PHOSPHORUS ACTIONS Since the founding of Clean Lakes Alliance in 2010, our primary focus has been reducing the amount of phosphorus runoff entering our lakes from both urban and rural sources. The following phosphorus reduction focus areas highlight our commitment to engaging government, business, and community members in developing and implementing solutions that will improve water quality for years to come. 1

YAHARA CLEAN COMPACT

Clean lakes won’t happen overnight. Progress requires a clear plan and dedicated coalition of organizations and resources. In 2008, Dane County, City of Madison, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection launched a lake cleanup partnership called Yahara CLEAN (Capital Lakes Environmental Assessment and Needs). In 2010, the group released a report outlining 70 recommendations to rehabilitate water quality, reduce phosphorus, and improve beach safety. In 2012, Clean Lakes Alliance reconvened the coalition of partners and hired an engineering firm to identify the 14 most cost-effective, ready-toimplement projects and practices to help reach the 50% phosphorus reduction goal. The result was the Yahara CLEAN Strategic Action Plan for Phosphorus Reduction. The plan identified the total cost of achieving planned phosphorus reductions, as well as the cost per pound of phosphorus reduced by each individual action.

View of Lake Waubesa from Babcock Park

OUR ROLE For the Yahara CLEAN Compact, Clean Lakes Alliance is reconvening and expanding partnerships to update the 14 actions to account for progress being made and new information about our changing climate. This work will include updates and improvements to targets, strategies, costs, and timelines. The updated actions will help propel us toward our ambitious goal of cutting long-term

phosphorus loading to our lakes. If we’re successful, UW Center for Limnology scientists estimate we will double the number of summer days when our lakes are clear and free of algae blooms. 2018 ACHIEVEMENTS »» Built partner coalitions to define needs and an approach to update Yahara CLEAN »» Secured commitments of support from Dane County, City of Madison, and other partners for the project NEXT STEPS Clean Lakes Alliance will work with partners to review the accuracy of present-day phosphorus modeling and targets, and continue to communicate phosphorus reduction progress and lake conditions to the public.

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

New technologies and innovative solutions are essential to meet water quality goals for our lakes. The exploration of new approaches to reducing phosphorus runoff, as well as addressing accumulated phosphorus already in our lakes and streams, are necessary steps toward improving lake health. OUR ROLE Through Clean Lakes Grants, Clean Lakes Alliance is helping explore new approaches, advocating for proven practices and technologies, funding research, and leveraging action to reduce phosphorus and improve water quality. 2018 ACHIEVEMENTS »» Funded incentives for farm conservation practices with the Partnership for Agricultural Resource Management and Yahara WINS »» Explored new and innovative approaches for manure storage and processing by supporting a manure composting pilot with Yahara Pride Farms »» Supported development of a Wisconsin DNRapproved phosphorus crediting process and enhanced leaf messaging with U.S. Geological Survey, City of Madison, and Friends of Lake Kegonsa Society »» Increased monitoring of construction sites by Dane County NEXT STEPS Clean Lakes Alliance will award grants in 2019 for projects including conservation buffer strip easements, expanding manure composting to include more farms, increasing the capacity of Yahara Pride Farms, helping fund the purchase and restoration of conservation lands, and other efforts to advance Yahara CLEAN.

2018 CLEAN LAKES GRANTS RECIPIENTS Yahara Watershed Improvement Network (WINS) $100,000 To improve farmland practices north of Lake Mendota Dane County Land & Water Resources Department $10,000 For increased inspections to reduce construction erosion Friends of Lake Kegonsa Society (FOLKS) $10,000 To support leaf management and carp removal projects around Lake Kegonsa Madison Boats $10,000 To support Lake Explorer Camp, an outdoor summer enrichment camp for under-resourced communities

Recording compost temperatures

PLAN 2020 | INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

United States Geological Survey (USGS) $10,000 To complete the evaluation of water quality impacts of different municipal leaf collection procedures Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy $8,750 For feasibility study of a carp barrier in Pheasant Branch Creek Partnership for Ag Resource Management $8,000 For education of agricultural retailers to promote sales of products and services that benefit water quality City of Madison $4,500 To create garbage truck billboards and other outreach to promote leaf-free streets Madison Friends of Urban Nature (FUN) $1,250 To expand outdoor learning opportunities for children and families For more information, please visit cleanlakesalliance.org/grants

PLAN 2020 | FARMLAND MANAGEMENT

Low disturbance manure injection demonstration

FARMLAND MANAGEMENT

Agriculture is a vibrant part of the Yahara Watershed community and economy. Collaboration with agricultural stakeholders about best practices will help our lakes by reducing phosphorus loading and minimizing soil erosion. OUR ROLE Clean Lakes Alliance funds on-the-ground practices by awarding Clean Lakes Grants, and continues to advocate for sustainable best farming practices and policies. 2018 ACHIEVEMENTS »» Committed $100,000 to Yahara WINS to improve farmland practices north of Lake Mendota »» Supported and participated in the Dane County Healthy Farms Healthy Lakes Task Force »» Advocated for the passage of increased funding for the lakes in the Dane County budget NEXT STEPS Clean Lakes Grants will be used to protect and restore rural conservation land, expand manure composting, and secure additional miles of stream buffers. Clean Lakes Alliance also plans to support Yahara Pride Farms with capacity-building funds, host a farm tour, and accelerate phosphorus reduction progress by encouraging the wider adoption of farm conservation practices. We will also continue to work with the Dane County Board of Supervisors to advance the recommendations of the Healthy Farms Healthy Lakes Task Force, which are aimed at achieving cleaner lakes, while maintaining a vibrant agricultural community.

HEALTHY FARMS HEALTHY LAKES TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS

»» Update the Yahara CLEAN Strategic Action

Plan for Phosphorus Reduction to address evolving challenges like climate change »» Support and expand the effectiveness of partners who are actively working to improve water quality »» Find and address high-risk areas contributing disproportionately to water quality problems »» Expand funding for water quality practices and preserving farmland »» Update Dane County agricultural ordinances to facilitate improved management and enforcement of manure handling

WATERSHED ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT What is Yahara Watershed Improvement Network (WINS)? »» Led by Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District »» Partnership between municipalities, farmers, wastewater treatment plants, nonprofits, and others »» $1.4 million in total annual contributions from Yahara WINS partners »» Uses a mix of urban and rural reduction practices

PLAN 2020 | URBAN MANAGEMENT

Madison resident raking leaves out of the street

URBAN MANAGEMENT

Approximately 30% of phosphorus runoff into our lakes comes from urban areas. Urban communities can significantly impact phosphorus reduction by using green infrastructure, reducing construction site erosion, and maintaining leaf-free streets. OUR ROLE Clean Lakes Alliance provides grants and incentives to increase stormwater infiltration and decrease phosphorus runoff. We educate the public about the importance of keeping our streets leaf-free and our construction sites clean. 2018 ACHIEVEMENTS »» Used billboards, newsletters, and media channels to increase community awareness about the importance of leaf-free streets and erosion-free construction sites »» Held Yahara Lakes 101 events on urban leaf management and flood impacts »» Communicated with the community about flood management and actions through all media channels

NEXT STEPS Clean Lakes Alliance will continue outreach related to leaf management messaging, explore partnerships to promote green infrastructure, and advocate for more holistic watershed-based ways to address stormwater runoff and flooding, especially in our publicly-owned lakeside parks.

CAN GARBAGE TRUCKS HELP PROTECT OUR LAKES?

With funding from a Clean Lakes Grant, City of Madison created billboards on the sides of four city garbage trucks to promote leaf-free streets. Learn more at cleanlakesalliance.org/grants 27

PLAN 2020: ENGAGEMENT We see a future in which everyone realizes the lakes are the center of our community. Our community engagement focus areas help mobilize and empower stakeholders to protect and improve water quality in the Yahara River Watershed. As citizens make the lakes a priority, it will spark action to make healthy lakes a reality.

EDUCATION

Educational programming is integral to increasing awareness of the challenges facing our lakes. Through exposure to educational lake activities and opportunities, our community will become empowered to make healthy lakes a priority. OUR ROLE Clean Lakes Alliance is working to increase the reach and effectiveness of educational programs, empowering leaders to take action for the lakes, and evaluating gaps in public awareness and understanding.

»» Graduate a cohort of up to 25 individuals in June

2019 from the Yahara Watershed Academy. The Academy is a five-month training and leadership development program hosted in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Edgewood College. Graduates then become informed leaders of our watershed, joining other past participants in spearheading projects to benefit our local environment LAKE SCIENCE FOR ALL AGES

2018 ACHIEVEMENTS »» Supported 1,132 lake education hours in Lake Explorer Camp for 70 students from the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County and the Bayview Foundation & Community Center »» Hosted 10 Yahara Lakes 101 Lake Science Café educational presentations with an average monthly attendance of nearly 100 guests NEXT STEPS »» Expand the reach of Lake Explorer Camp to more ages, increase the duration of the program by an extra week, and finish transitioning to an immersion program by providing more educational hours per participant »» Produce an in-house video series and website content promoting lake-friendly farming and homeowner actions

Lake Explorers learning how to canoe

In addition to our educational programs, Clean Lakes Alliance strives to integrate lake education into all of our events as well as other partnered events throughout the community. Here, volunteers from the UW Center for Limnology share ice science demonstrations with families at the Frozen Assets Festival.

Whether it’s removing invasive species, cleaning up parks and shorelines, or helping register attendees for an event, our volunteers make a big impact on our lakes. By getting hundreds of community members involved through volunteerism, we are growing our alliance of people who care about and are invested in our lakes. We see a future in which lake volunteerism is part of our community’s culture. OUR ROLE Clean Lakes Alliance hosts weekly Renew the Blue Volunteer Days from April through October that are meaningful and serve to improve and protect water quality. 2018 ACHIEVEMENTS »» 30 cleanup/restoration events in the Yahara River Watershed - a 58% increase in one year »» 724 volunteers worked to remove invasive brush and plant debris from our lakeside parks »» 1,881 hours of volunteer service dedicated to lakeshore improvement »» 4,848 total volunteer hours (not including board and committee members)

PLAN 2020 | VOLUNTEERISM

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NEXT STEPS Clean Lakes Alliance will continue to plan meaningful projects and volunteer opportunities for the community.

In response to the August 2018 flooding, volunteers came together to organize additional shoreline cleanup events throughout the watershed.

Spectrum Brands volunteers pulling invasive species

PLAN 2020 | MONITORING

MONITORING

Our lakes are constantly changing, with water conditions varying greatly from location to location. Consistent water quality monitoring on all five Yahara lakes will enhance awareness of lake and beach conditions and the factors that influence those conditions.

MONITORING KEY = offshore monitoring sites = nearshore monitoring sites

OUR ROLE Clean Lakes Alliance has recruited and mobilized a volunteer citizen monitoring network that reports real-time water conditions. We are broadening awareness of lake and beach conditions through our lakeforecast.org website, Weekend Lake Reports, and social media outreach. 2018 ACHIEVEMENTS »» Maintained 79 active water quality monitoring stations, including coverage at all Greater Madison public beaches »» Volunteers submitted a record 2,606 lakecondition reports between May and September »» Improved production and promotion of Weekend Lake Reports, available on Facebook, resulting in increased traffic to lakeforecast.org NEXT STEPS Clean Lakes Alliance will continue to advocate for more effective government testing and warning signs at our beaches. We will work to develop a State of the Beaches report about our public lakeshores.

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Junior citizen monitor helping check water clarity using a turbidity tube

Visit lakeforecast.org during the monitoring season to view up-to-date conditions for your favorite beach!

CAPACITY BUILDING

Cleaning up our lakes will require effort and support from the entire community. Recruiting new lake champions and increasing financial support for the lakes is integral to protecting and improving lake health. OUR ROLE Clean Lakes Alliance is working to build new alliances with local groups and other stakeholders so citizens can be informed and empowered to act for our lakes. 2018 ACHIEVEMENTS »» Raised money and awareness for the lakes through the Frozen Assets Festival and Fundraiser, Community Breakfast, Loop the Lake, Shoreline Swim, Fore! Lakes, Waubesa Surf ‘n Turf, Community Awards, and other partnered events »» Awarded a $10,000 prize to the top design submission for the “Reimagining Warner Beach” contest. The winning firm, MSR Design of Minneapolis, was announced at our annual Community Breakfast (pg. 32) »» Launched Paddle for a Purpose in partnership with Madison Boats to support Clean Lakes Alliance with 20% of boat rental fees on recurring summer dates NEXT STEPS Clean Lakes Alliance will host monthly presentations and tours to connect the community with our lakes. We will continue to establish our organization as a leading lake resource and will work to create a groundswell of citizen advocates, donors, and volunteers taking action for our lakes.

PLAN 2020 | CAPACITY BUILDING

JOIN US AT AN EVENT! 2019 Yahara Lakes 101 Lake Science Café Second Wednesday of the month (except December) The Edgewater Community Breakfast Wednesday, May 8 Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall Paddle for a Purpose June 3 - August 26 Mondays from 4 - 8 p.m. Brittingham, Marshall, and Wingra Boats Loop the Lake Bike Ride Saturday, June 15 Olbrich Park Waubesa Surf ‘n Turf Thursday, July 11 The Legend at Bergamont & Christy’s Landing Big Swell Madison (formerly Shoreline Swim) Saturday, July 27 Law Park Fore! Lakes Golf Outing Friday, September 20 Nakoma Golf Club Clean Lakes Community Awards Tuesday, December 3 The Edgewater 2020 Frozen Assets Fundraiser February 1 The Edgewater Frozen Assets Festival February 3-8 The Edgewater cleanlakesalliance.org/events Paddle for a Purpose launch at Brittingham Boats

ACTION | BACK TO THE BEACH

BACK TO THE BEACH Our “Back to the Beach” initiative is sparking a renewed investment and pride in our local beaches. With support from Madison Community Foundation, this new initiative, highlighting our lakeside parks and beaches, ignites a vision for sustainable, healthy, and valued community resources. BEACH INVENTORY & NEEDS ASSESSMENT In the summer of 2018, Clean Lakes Alliance took stock of 28 public beaches across the watershed. We issued the first Greater Madison Beaches Survey, providing community members with the opportunity to share opinions about their favorite beaches. Thanks to the hard work and data collection of our beach committee and volunteers, we have a great start on a State of the Beaches report! REIMAGINING WARNER BEACH DESIGN CONTEST The Reimagining Warner Beach Design Contest challenged participants to envision a future for Warner Beach benefitting water quality, sustainability, community access, and place-making. This unique design contest was open to the public and received entries from design firms, community groups, and students alike. A seven-member judging panel, made up of engineers, city planners, and other experts, evaluated 26 contest entries. The three winning designs (below) could be used to spark ideas during the City of Madison Master Planning Process for Warner Beach. First Place MSR Design (Minneapolis, MN) “The Living Edge”

BEACH INVENTORY & NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE Tom Cranley Community Advocate Grant Frautschi Community Advocate Brett Halverson Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce Jason Ilstrup Downtown Madison, Inc. Jason Iverson Madison Parks Foundation Eric Knepp Madison Parks Department Steve Kraus Village of Waunakee Jamie Patrick Madison Area Sports Commission John Reimer Dane County Land & Water Resources Janet Schmidt City of Madison Engineering Alex Vitanye Badger Sports Properties Venus Washington Madison Parks Commission

Second Place Edgewood College Social Innovation and Sustainability Leadership Program “The Great 58”

Beachgoers at Olbrich Park Beach

Third Place Saiki Design “Warner Beach - A Case Study in Urban Ecotones”

JAMES MADISON PARK MASTER PLAN Clean Lakes Alliance staff and partners successfully advocated for lake-friendly design components as part of the City of Madison Parks Division master plan for James Madison Park and its 2,000 feet of Lake Mendota shoreline (partial plan shown above). Clean Lakes Alliance advocated for and is pleased to see the following features incorporated into the final master plan design:

“MY FAVORITE LAKE” ART CONTEST The “My Favorite Lake” art contest encouraged local elementary and middle school students to think about the water around them. Students from local schools submitted 52 designs. Photos of the winners were on display at The Edgewater’s photo gallery.

ACTION | BACK TO THE BEACH

SANDCASTLE BUILDING AT OLBRICH BEACH As part of Clean Lakes Alliance’s popular Loop the Lake bike ride around Lake Monona, we held a family-friendly sandcastle building contest at Olbrich Park Beach. The contest helped highlight our public beaches and even included an expert sand castle builder on site!

»» Emergent wetland with living shoreline. The

Board of Park Commissioners Approval: February 13, 2019

Kevin Blake (expert sand castle builder) at Olbrich Park Beach

UW CAPSTONE PARTNERSHIP In 2018, Clean Lakes Alliance renewed a partnership with the UW-Madison Civil and Environmental Engineering Department to support student capstone projects focused on improving our beaches. With the guidance of academic and professional mentors, students created design solutions inspiring the community to advocate for healthy lakes and beaches.

plan proposes the creation of marshland habitat accessible by a boardwalk, replacing the current concrete seawall. This “living shoreline” feature will support fish and lakeshore-dependent wildlife, and help filter stormwater. »» Stormwater bio-filtration areas. Rain gardens and other stormwater-infiltration features are planned to better manage runoff. Improvements include adding native plantings to help protect nearshore water quality. »» Habitat improvements with fishing access. An oak savannah and fishing platform are proposed for the park. These enhancements will help promote a more natural and resilient park landscape.

BUSINESS DONORS 2018

DONORS 2018

Donors to Clean Lakes Alliance support our work through financial and in-kind support. Our donors often volunteer their time and expertise, recruit friends and family, and make clean lakes a priority in their lives, neighborhoods, and places of work. In-Kind (IK) Donations of goods or services

$100,000 & Above

Foley & Lardner LLP IK YS Spectrum Brands IK LP YS

Lake Partners (LP) Business donation starting at $75, independent of tickets or sponsorships

$50,000 - $99,999

Yahara Society (YS) Annual donation of $1,000 or greater, independent of tickets or sponsorships

$25,000 - $49,999

Lands’ End Outfitters IK LP YS The Edgewater IK LP YS

Adams Outdoor Advertising IK LP YS CG Schmidt, Inc. LP YS Hy Cite Enterprises, LLC LP YS Isthmus Publishing Company, Inc. IK LP Johnson Financial Group LP YS Madison Gas & Electric Foundation LP YS National Guardian Life Insurance Company LP YS

$15,000 - $24,999 American Transmission Company LP YS

$10,000 - $14,999 Alliant Energy Foundation LP YS Cresa Madison LP YS CUNA Mutual Group LP YS Fields Auto Group Madison LP YS Hovde Properties, LLC Olson Toon Landscaping, Inc. LP YS Paradigm LP YS Plastic Ingenuity Corp. LP YS Sprinkman Real Estate IK LP YS Town Bank LP YS William Thomas Jewelers IK LP YS

$5,000 - $9,999

Rotary Club of Madison volunteers at James Madison Park

American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation LP YS Anonymous LP YS Architectural Building Arts LP YS Artisan Kettle Organic Chocolate Beach House Properties LLC (Waubesa Shores Condos) Compass Properties LP Death’s Door Spirits, LLC LP DreamHouse DreamKitchens LP YS Event Essentials IK First Weber Foundation, Inc. First Weber Inc. LP YS M3 Insurance Meicher CPAs & Associates, LLP

Northwestern Mutual Joanna G. Burish and Karl Dettmann LP YS Oak Park Dental LP YS Old National Bank Perkins Coie LLP IK Tennessee Carriers Inc. LP YS UW Health, UnityPoint Health Meriter & Quartz LP YS Weed Man Lawn Care LP YS Wingra Canoe & Sailing Center IK Wisconsin Distributors

$1,000 - $4,999 BDO Madison Brittingham Boats LLC Buttonwood Partners, Inc. Buye Law Office, LLC LP Cellular Dynamics LP YS Christy’s Landing LP IK City of Madison Engineering LP YS City of Monona LP Clark & Gotzler, Attorneys at Law LP Clean Fuel Partners, LLC LP Colony Brands Foundation Inc. Construction Business Group LP YS DuPont Friends of Lake Kegonsa Society LP YS Gehring Family Foundation, Inc. General Heating & Air Conditioning Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. LP YS Ho-Chunk Gaming LP YS Hooper Foundation Hovde Foundation LP YS Hydrite Chemical Co. LP YS Ideal Builders, Inc. In Business Magazine LP YS InfoSec Institute, Inc. IK J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. Joan Collins Publicity, Inc. LP YS John J. Frautschi Family Foundation LP YS Keaton Charter & Tours LP Kilian Family Foundation Kothe Real Estate Partners LP YS Lakeshore Apartments LP YS Lewis Family C&G Fund LP YS Liz Quinn LLC LP YS Madison Boats LP YS Madison Gas & Electric Madison Lakes Yacht Club LP Madison Top Company IK

Madison Veterinary Specialists S.C. LP YS Madison-Kipp Corporation LP YS MaSa Partners LP YS McGann Construction MCV Salon LP YS Mendota Financial Group, LLC MHB Real Estate LP Murphy Desmond S.C. LP YS Naturalake Biosciences LP YS Pacific Cycle People Link Staffing Solutions LP YS Phoebe R. and John D. Lewis Foundation LP YS Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation LP YS Property Loss Specialists LP Purple Moon Foundation LP YS Reebok International Ltd Royle Printing Stark Company Realtors LP YS Strand Associates, Inc. LP YS Sub-Zero Wolf Foundation Inc. LP YS Susi Haviland Homes, LLC LP YS The Burish Group - UBS Financial Services Inc. The LeeLee Foundation LP YS The Storage Guy, LLC LP YS Thrivent Financial - Michael Nowicki LP Tota Vita Financial Associates UW Credit Union LP YS Wisconsin Alumni Association LP YS Wisconsin Memorial Union LP YS Woodman’s Food Market LP YS Yahara Lakes Association LP

$500 - $999 Affiliated Engineers LP Capital Area Regional Planning Commission LP Hellenbrand, Inc. LP Isthmus Partners, LLC Kleinschmidt Associates LP Lake Waubesa Conservation Association LP Madison Area Connectors Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Madison Water Utility LP Mid-West Family Broadcasting LP Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center LP Quivey’s Grove Inc. Singlewire Software LP

Stevens Construction Corp LP Teel Plastics, Inc. LP The Rockwell Group LP The Surf LP Vierbicher Associates LP W.F. Baird & Associates LP Wisconsin Lakes Yahara Software LP

$250 - $499 AkitaBox Aqua Innovations, LLC LP AssuredLeads LP Bergamot Massage LP Brownhouse Designs LP Cabela’s IK Capital Brewery LP Certco, Inc. LP Crown Point Resort LP Destination Madison LP Don’s Marine LLC LP Dorn Outdoor Pro Shop LP EZ Office Products LP Fearing’s Audio-Video-Security LP Fifth Generation Inc. Fiore Companies, Inc. LP Gorman & Company GRAEF LP Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant LP James Madison Memorial HS: Spartan Youth Service JOI Team Johnson Block & Co., Inc. LP Keva Sports Center LP Kraus-Anderson Construction LP Leidos LP Madison Magnet, Inc. Madison No Fear Dentistry LP Marshall Boats LLC McFarland Lioness Club LP Montgomery Associates LP Off Broadway Drafthouse LP Restaino & Associates Realtors Relocation LP Reynolds Transfer & Storage Inc. LP SkipperBud’s LP Spencer Real Estate Group LP State Bank of Cross Plains LP Terra Experience LP The Legend at Bergamont IK Three Sheeps Brewing Company, LLC Trei-Four Aces, LLC LP von Rutenberg Ventures LP Wickcraft LP

Accord Realty of Madison LP ActionCOACH Business & Executive Coaching of Madison LP Alpha Gamma Rho Educational FD LP Alvarado Family Foundation, Inc. LP Atlas Counseling LLC LP Badger Sports Properties LP Brightwork Boats LP Bunbury & Associates Realtors LP Capilia Hair Loss Solutions LP Capitol Boat Club LP Carlson Black LLP LP Country Meadows Apartments LP CPU Solutions Inc. LP D.L. Anderson Marine Contractors LP Dixon Shoreline/Landscaping LP Downtown Madison, Inc. LP Eco-Resource Consulting, LLC LP Fire Light Group LP FreshWater Engineering LP Goodman’s Jewelers Inc. LP Graft Madison LP Harms Insurance Group LP Henry Farms LLC LP Hu-Hot Mongolian Grill Iota of Alpha Gamma Rho Inc. LP Isthmus Sailboards LP JD Hellenbrand Blue Crane Boatworks LP Knapstein Photography LP Kwik Kill Pest Control Inc. LP La Kitchenette LP Lakeview Veterinary Clinic LP Liz Lauer & Associates LP Madison Community Foundation LP Madison Dentistry LP Manke Enterprises, Inc. LP Mazanet Marina LP Meister’s K&M Tree and Landscaping Inc. LP Middleton Boat House Co. LP Middleton Sport Bowl LP Monona Lakeview Apartments LP Monona Motors, LLC LP Moren Investments LP National Mutual Benefit LP Paragon Place Communities LP Petersburg Insurance Agency LP Petersen Companies LP Pharo Marine LP Premier Cooperative LP Quam’s Marine & Motor Sports LP R A Smith Inc. LP REFORMadison LP Robertson Cosmetic Center LP Senz Insurance Agency Inc. LP Springers on Lake Kegonsa LP Studio 88 LP Summers Christmas Tree Farm LP Taco Johns Charity Account The Creative Company, Inc.LP The Essay Expert LP TMA+Peritus, Inc. LP

Adams Outdoor Advertising volunteers collecting native prairie seeds

Town of Westport LP Treysta on the Water LP Tully’s II Food & Spirits LP Tulric Condo Association LP Unisource Direct LP UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies LP Waubesa Sailing Club LP Waypoint Public House LP Wingra Stone Company LP Zelandais, LLC LP Zing Collaborative LP

$10 - $99 4Pillars4Health EcoSpace LLC LP Acupuncture & Chiropractic Associates of Wisconsin LP Association of State Floodplain Managers LP Brentwood Village Neigborhood Association LP Capitol Travel Service Inc. LP Dane County Bar Association LP Dane County Conservation League LP Einstein Bros. Bagels IK Four Lakes Traditional Music Collective LP Friends of Cherokee Marsh LP Friends of Lake Wingra LP Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy LP Gates of Heaven Preservation Fund LP Graphite, Apple Premier Partner LP gThankYou, LLC LP Hype Communications LP IPM Institute of North America, Inc. LP Josh Lavik & Associates LP Kell Consulting, LLC LP La Marie Beauty LP Lake Monona Psychotherapy & Recovery Center LP Lake Monona Sailing Club LP Lakeview Research LLC LP Liberty Professional Services LLC LP Mad-City Ski Team LP Madison Area Antique & Classic Boat Society - Glacier Lakes Chapter LP Madison Sailing Center LP Madison School and Community Recreation (MSCR) LP Mendota Yacht Club LP MTI-Red, LLC LP Okada Outdoors, LLC LP REI IK Ruthie Hauge Photography LP Schoenherr Design & Drafting Services LP Soil Solutions Consulting, LLC LP Stacy M HOMES LP Stewart Angevine Projects LP T. Wall Enterprises, LLC LP The Livingston Inn LP The New Monona Shores Apartments LP Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center LP

Clean Lakes Alliance strives to keep our donor records accurate and up to date. Please let us know if we inadvertently missed your name. We will be sure to update the listing in the online version which can be found at cleanlakesalliance.org Donor listings do not reflect tickets to attend an event, raffle purchases, pledges to give, or grants awarded for a future year. The Gialamas Company generously provided office space for Clean Lakes Alliance’s first two years, in addition to their ongoing financial support. Clean Lakes Alliance is appreciative of the free office space we’ve received from Foley & Lardner LLP since 2012.

Grants American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation Dane County Environmental Council First Weber Foundation, Inc. Fund for Lake Michigan Madison Community Foundation Madison West Kiwanis Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin Patagonia Phoebe R. and John D. Lewis Foundation RBC Foundation The Evjue Foundation, Inc.

Employee Matching Gifts Received From American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation American Transmission Company First Weber Foundation, Inc. Intuit Microsoft Thrivent Financial - Michael Nowicki

BUSINESS DONORS 2018

$100 - $249

BECOME A LAKE PARTNER Commitment • Show organizational support for healthy lakes and a healthy community • Participate in employee engagement or volunteer opportunities such as offsite lakeshore volunteer day or lunch & learn presentation • Annual ‘membership’ financial contribution • Demonstrate lake-friendly actions with on-site salt reduction, rain garden, or rain barrel • Spread the word to employees and customers about ways to get involved and help our lakes Benefits • Access to one of 20+ scheduled volunteer days held April - October • Free admission to our monthly Yahara Lakes 101 Science Café for all employees • Special recognition in the State of the Lakes Annual Report and at events like the Community Breakfast • Discounted rates and early access to tickets and events • Marketing recognition and opportunities to sponsor events and programs

63CLUB 2018

Mad-City Ski Team performance on Lake Monona

The 63Club recognizes donors who support our efforts through a recurring monthly donation. Why 63? 1963 is the year that two founding partners, the Mad-City Ski Team and Landsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; End, were founded. $83.63 Level ($1,003.56 annually) Chuck Beckwith & Chuck Bauer YS Kevin & Sheila Conroy YS Michael Doers YS Patrick & Lloyd Eagan YS Stephanie & David Farnia YS Aris & Marta Gialamas YS Kevin & Marilee Gorman YS Tony & Linda Granato YS Daniel & Jennifer Kuehn YS Chas Martin YS Tyler & Tina Noel YS Randy & Linda Peterson Michael Pogue & Hathaway Terry-Pogue YS Abigail Wuest & Brian Potts YS Susan Thomson YS Gabriel Neves & J James Tye III YS William Thomas Jewelers YS

$41.63 Level ($499.56 annually) Anne Pryor & Steve Ackerman Nathan & Constance Fagre Andrew & Nicole Gundlach Erik & Amy Johnson Kevin & Beth Murphy Craig Shelton Chad Speight

$19.63 Level ($235 Annually)

Jennifer Alderman Chuck & Peggy Angevine Paul & Kristine Ashe Todd & Dana Asmuth Jane Bartell Craig & Abby Bartlett Bryan Bazan Jennifer Boelter Jason & Vesa Bollig Jeff & Freya Bowen Bob & Michele Boyle

Curtis & Elizabeth Brink Luke & Ashley Bruckner Michael Brusca Cory & Jessica Buye David & Katie Cappozzo Elizabeth Carley David Casey Elise Clancy Ruoho Chris & Jane Clark Paul & Andrea Dearlove Dan & Erin Delaney Brian & Beth Donley Sarah Dunn Trisha Doyle & Dennis Durow Eric & Denise Faust Beverly Fergus Emily Peterson & Michael Fitzpatrick Tammy & Alan Foshay Peter & Karen Foy Desi & Peter Gargano Laura Strong & Mark Gehring Jordon & Stacy Geiger Jessica Giesen Carson Goff Mike & Sherry Gotzler Shane & Nichelle Griffith Chelsea Hassler Scott Hawley Mike & Janeen Hellenbrand Matthew & Jessica Helmers Sarah & Nathan Herbst Tim Hewett Eric & Sharon Hovde Daniel & Patricia Hutter Mourad Ismail Colleen & Mark Johnson Keelie Jones Robb & Jennifer Kahl Kris & Colleen Keller Steven & Melissa Kincaid Tom & Lois Klingele

Laura Klocke Michael & Karen Knetter Mark & Cynthia Knipfer John & Amy Kothe Andrew & Amy Kramer Andy & Nicole Kurth Dr. Tim & Gillian Lechmaier Matt & Rachel Lee Tyler Leeper Gregory Levesque Daniel Holvick & Stephanie Mader Anita & Safraaz Mahamed David Mazur Brook McGettigan Al & Karen Meyer Bob & Pam Miller Matt & Becky Mitchell Brian Wagner & Lora Moody Jeff & Anne Moore Barbie Murawski Kari Myrland Joshua Natzke Michael & Erica Nowicki Alex Rabitoy & Ian Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell Ron & Judith Ohlsen Mitch Olson Brent Pahnke Ron & Kate Parton Jeffrey Perrigo Eric Petersen Angela & Scott Piering Pat Preimesberger Beth Prochaska Robert Edward Reams, Jr Divya Reddy Heather Reekie Melissa Riddle Brett & Leslie Riemen Tim Rikkers Lynn & Jeff Riley Michael & Judith Rothschild

Mary & John Rowe Yahara Society (YS) Heidi & Robert Rozmiarek Annual donation of $1,000 or greater, Richard Schmidt independent of tickets or sponsorships James Sendecke Elizabeth Shortreed John Porco & Sarah Slack Claude & Elaine Smith Scott & Kathleen Smith Adam & Carissa Sodersten Bob & Lisa Sorge Brian & Kim Spanos Kevin Speth Susan Springman Luke Stauffacher Jeff Staver Heath & Kim Straka Don & Mardi Stroud Kurt & Nikki Studt Russ & Ann Tieman Brett & Susan Topham Jeremy Tunis Justin Vandenbroucke Eric & Lauren Vieth Michael Vilbrandt Andrew & Megan Walker Kristina & David Walsh Leslie Watkins Sean Wayne Jason & Stacy Weber Russel Weiss Shaina & Nathan Welch James West Tina & Mark Whalen Heather Wheiland Dan White / Lizard LLC Robert & Jennifer Winding Melissa Winger Nancy Winter Scott Zimmermann & Liz Zelandais

Friends of Clean Lakes Individual donation starting at $35, independent of tickets or sponsorships

$5,000 and up Anonymous Donor YS Dan & Natalie Erdman YS WA & DJ Frautschi Charitable Unitrust YS The Meanwell Legacy Fund YS Nancy Mohs YS Stacey Neu YS Jan Terry YS Thomas Terry YS IK

$1,000 - $4,999 John Batson YS Charles & Wendy Baumann YS Lisa Baumann YS Brad & Madonna Binkowski YS Joseph & Susan Boucher YS Philip & Helen Bradbury YS Eliot Butler YS Cummings Christensen Family Foundation YS Jane Coleman YS Comer Family Foundation YS Mark & Carol Cullen YS Richard & Phyllis Daly YS Jean Espenshade YS Nathan & Constance Fagre YS Mark Femal YS Joseph & Elizabeth Ferreri YS Diane & Kevin Fitzgerald YS Jeannie & Tom Flesch YS W. Jerome Frautschi YS Caroline Fribance YS Richard & Patricia Friday YS Michael & Claudia Gerner YS Bob & Sharon Gilson YS Groessl & Masciopinto Family YS Larry Hands & Karen Kendrick-Hands YS Susi Haviland YS Edward & Kristine Heckman YS Brian & Annette Hellmer YS Chris & Deb Houden YS Linda & John Hughes YS Doran & Pat Jason YS Mark & Barbara Jung YS Scott & Gigi Kelly YS Gerald & Kelley Kilcoyne YS Linda Layman YS Dan & Peggy Lee YS Daniel Holvick & Stephanie Mader YS Stephen Morton YS Michael & Erica Nowicki YS Robert & Angela Oliver YS

Scott & Megan Peters YS Abigail Wuest & Brian Potts Sara Krebsbach & Glenn Reinl YS Layton & Diane Rikkers YS Emil & Eloisa Sanchez YS Joe & Mary Ellyn Sensenbrenner YS Gabriel & Lindsey Stanek YS Dave & Marcie Stark YS Steven & Jacqueline Suleski YS Jeff & Amy Supple YS Donald & Joanne Tierney YS Sal & Judith Troia YS John & Kris Tye YS Tom & Angela Walker YS Robert & Mary Weber YS Enid & Jerry Weygandt YS Catherine Zdeblick YS

$500 - $999 Dr. Charles J & Carole Anderson Chuck & Peggy Angevine Mark & Jennell Ballering Chuck Beckwith & Chuck Bauer Tina Buttner Roy & Sue Carter Lowell & Virginia Corwin Thomas & Winifer Eckert Michael Eubank Luis & Sandra Fernandez Kathy Schlimgen & Robert Fillingame Candy Schrank & Charles Gates Rachel Groman Michael & Susan Heger Tom & Joyce Hirsch Clare & Nancy Hutson James Imhoff, Jr. Paul & Susan Jobst Michael Jurken Cynthia Kneisl Scott & Mary Kolar Stephen & Diane Kraus Bob & Joanne Larsen Rick Stone & Marsha Lindsay Robert Latousek & Brian McCormick Genevieve Murtaugh Randy & Linda Peterson Sandy Oaks Foundation, Inc. Karl & Juliette Schick John & Linda Schilling Dan & Patty Schultz Jay & Pat Smith Mark & Lois Solverud Gerald & Vicki Swedish Marie & Grant Thomas Benjamin Walker Christine Wood Tracy Staidl & Paul Wrycha

$150 - $499 Anonymous Donor Paula & Bob Alt Richard Arnesen Anne Arnesen Tom Kelly & Susan Babcock Robert Bacci Ryan Baxter Lawrence Bechler Dave & Theresa Beck-Engel Robert & Kara Bergenthal Daniel & Nancy Boe Jason & Vesa Bollig Michael & Lynn Borkenhagen David Boyer Jim & Libby Bradley Robert Smith & Patricia Brady Tom & Susan Branton Kathleen Schneider-Braus & Anthony Braus William & Treva Breuch Paul & Cyndie Brown Kirk & Lori Brown Brian Butler Jamie Campbell Eric & Pam Christenson Bob & Nancy Chritton Kathryn Cobian Lauri Morris & James Cole Travis Collings Paula Cooper Christine Cox Daniel & Barbara Danahy Colleen & Drew Davey Diane & Robert Dempsey Douglas Kolner Dare & Desnoyers Cliff & Joanne Dibelius Rich & Gayla Divelbiss Michael Williamson & Mary Ann Doll Deanne Eccles-Rotar Jan & Jim Eisner Heidi & Patrick Elliott Jane Zimmerman & Mary Elvekrog Tim & Vikki Enright Mike & Carrie Euch Herman Felstehausen Alan Fish Jerome & Ellen Fisher Clifford Fisher Tamara Flarup Norman Flynn Howard & Joyce Foss Yvette Frasier Grant & Sarah Frautschi Katelyn French Cindy Bender & Mike Fritz Brian & Jennifer Gabrielse James & Yvonne Gern Robert & Jenifer Gilbert Kari & Mike Grasee Frank & Gail Hansberry Terry & Mary Hanson

Dr. Galen & Grace Hasler Patrick & Kate Heaney Jeffrey & Ruth Hellenbrand Laura & Charles Hicklin John & Melanie Humphrey Steven & Roberta Jellinek Jerome & Christine Jendrisak Brian Jensen Darrell & Candy Johnson Gary Johnson Frank Jung Kim & Margo Kalepp Ralph & Erica Kauten Thomas & Bridget Keepers William Kennedy David & Mary Jean Kennedy Brian & Dorothy Kilgore Jerome & Deanne Klein Kathryn De Fore & Richard Kludt Dan & Tamara Knickmeier Jeffrey & Arlene Koziol Brian Paul Kroth Eric Flesch & Courtney Kruger Dwight & Vicki Kruse Kathryne Kuhl Yoshiko Herrera & Andrew Kydd Bailey Fedler & Joshua Lamp Grant & Lori Laplant Dr. Tim & Gillian Lechmaier Aaron & Amy Lee Teresa West-Lentz & Kevin Lentz Richard & Beth Lepping Karen & Jamie Lindau Anne Lucke Peter & Jill Lundberg Therese Ruzicka & Ronald Luskin Paul & Terry Maggio Brian Martin Bob & Ruth Martin Martha Cranley & Larry Martin Hal & Christy Mayer Howard Mazur Mary Hubl & Todd McWilliams Walter & Stacey Meanwell - In memory of Gary Sumnicht Gary & Lynn Mecklenburg Robert Miller Steven Moore Michael & Jacki Moss Earl Munson Gordon Myers David & Gretchen Navarro Gretchen Macht & Len Nosal Catherine O’Connell Vince O’Hern & Linda Baldwin O’Hern Miachel & Sharon Opacich Owen Family - In memory of Bryan Johnson Paul & Nancy Peckham Patrick & Sarah Pfau William & Nancy Pharo Will & Jessica Piatt

Mark Porter John Powell David Quebbemann Dr. Mark & Pam Reichelderfer Jerry & Diana Rekowski Daniel Resnick - In honor of Stacy & Tom Steve Richards Gerald Ring Ray Riordan Paul Robbins Scott & Georgia Roeming Ron & Cathy Rotter Kathryn Sales Robert Samp Jane & John Scharer Judd & Lisa Schemmel Eric & Karie Schmidt Peter & Colleen Schmitz David & Beta Joy Schroder Carol & Dean Schroeder David & Susan Schultz Scott Schwendinger LaVerne Schwengel Richard Searer & Cathi WebrechtSearer Paul & Lesta Searles Craig Shelton Tom & Mary Anne Smith Patrick Suprise Lilliana Swift Todd & Liz Tiefenthaler Mike Paulus & Kellie Unke Dr. James & Harriet Vander Meer Ellis & Catherine Waller Doug & Susan Ward Ruth Ann Weber Chuck Mitchell & Sally Weidemann James Welsh John Wencel Frederick Wenzel Jim Keen & Paula White Bill White Joan Korb & Frederic Will Daniel Williams Seth & Kathryn Williams Franklin & Karen Wood Loraine Zeier Kim & Aaron Zell

FRIENDS OF CLEAN LAKES 2018

$50 - $149 Mark Walters & Jane Adams Dick & Virginia Adler Susan Alban Jennifer Alderman Robert Alexander Scott Allen Kay Altfeather Mike & Diane Anderson Sandra Anderson Bob & Claudia Anderson

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Loop the Lake participants enjoying complimentary ice cream at Olin Park

$50 - $149 (continued) Holly Jorgenson & Jerry Anderson - In memory of Gary Sumnicht Dustin Andresen David & Jenny Armstrong Mary Arnold Todd & Dana Asmuth Kenneth Gorman & Ann Axe Steven & Karlee Babcock Victor Baeten Kathleen Bailey Roger & Jane Bannerman Aleta Barmore Jake Barrett Terry & Nancy Barton Laura Zimmerman & Renee Bauer Mary Pat Bauhs James Baumann Kathleen Baus Fran Beach Barbara Brodhagen & James Beane Jenny Beatty Keith & Mary Kay Bednar Darrah & John Belcher Michael Benish John Benson Michael & Kim Bentz Jason Beren Daniel Bergmann Leslie Bergstrom Nancy Doll-Bernhard & Michael Bernhard Kent & Lynn Berton James Bible Anna Biermeier Ron & Sharla Bilchik Mary Leary-Billing & David Billing Sean Bina William & Denise Bjerregaard Dale & Nanci Bjorling William Black Michelle & Jason Bond

James & Marsha Borling Karen Bosold John & Karen Bottorff Deborah Johnson-Bousquet & Gilles Bousquet Nicole Brazgel Chris Bredlow Mary Kay Brimeyer Matthew Brink Ken & Eileen Brost Vanessa & Matthew Brown Dan & Julia Brummel Kenneth Burns Tom & Sue Bush William & Dorothy Bushell Randy Cady Michael Cain Joan Calkins Timothy Carey Eric & Jane Carlson Cris Carpenter Robert Carr Brian Casey Mike & Carolyn Casey Timothy Casper Jill Carlson & Michael Cavanagh Trisha Chaimson Maurice Cheeks Grace & Jack Chosy Dennis & Lynn Christensen Hsiao Mei Chou & Toffer Christensen Stephen Schmid & Beth Churchill David Churchill - In honor of Elizabeth Churchill Chris & Jane Clark Linda Clifford Christopher & Jean Coates Michael & Carla Collins Scott Lemley & Ashley Collins Deb Rohde & Barbara Constans Dr. David & Christine Cookson Adrien Couet

Karen Craig Jessica Crombie Tom & Barbara Crozier Timothy Crummy Debbie Curtin Allyn & Martha Davenport Andrea Day Meredith Degen Laurie & Joe Dennis - In memory of Richard Reinke Nick & Jody Derr Rahel Desalegne Len Devaisher Andrew Diab Scott & Linda Dicks Doug & Lisa Dillman Michael Doers Elizabeth Doherty Greg & Maryann Dombrowski James Donnelley - In memory of Harry Krueger Nina Donnelley - In memory of Harry Krueger James & Lois Downing Sean Doyle Jacob Dunphy Robert Duxstad Michelle Guilette & Douglas Edwards Dick & Judy Ela Peter Gascoyne & Claudia English Alice Erickson James Esmoil Rick Esser Douglas Steege & Kristine Euclide Heather Ewing Gerald Eykholt Conor Fagan Merrie Farruggia Peter Fauerbach Ken & Kathy Fellerson Cameron Field Mark & Rebecca Finster Mike Fisher Chris Fortune Lana Fox Matt & Kay Frank Meghan Frasier Neal McGuffin & Liz Freitick Sara Frings Richard & Erika Frohmader Marvin & Beatrice Fruth Frankie Fuller Allison Gamble Herb & Frances Garn Mary Gentry Dan & Angela Gibson Timothy Gill Jane Jung & David Gilles Richard Glad Steven & Nancy Gloe Marcia & Robin Goldberg Charles Gonzales

Paul Gorchels & Jennifer Sabatini Steve & Susan Gordon Jeffrey & Nadine Grossman Susan Gruber Jeffrey Gunderson Family Justin Haley Diane & Mike Hall James & Chulee Hallick Jeanne & Robert Hamers Camille Haney Andrew Hanson Thomas Haag & Tina Hanson Monica Sauter & Peter Harnish Hatheway Hasler Catherine Haynes Paul Heberer Peggy Hedberg John & Betsy Hegel Brad & Pam Hegg Dean & Mary Hein Donna Hellenbrand Camilla Herron Roberta Herschleb Kevin & Ellen Hess Brian Hicks Ralph Tod Highsmith Brian & Marney Hoefer William Hofeldt Susan & Les Hoffman Michael & Laura Holt Richard & Kathleen Holthaus Steve & Jane Holtzman Chris Homburg G. Michael & Lynn Horn Kirsten & Larry Houghton Marlene Houser - In honor of Paul & Shirley Thorstad Janet Lottig & Drew Howick David Silverberg & Elizabeth Huebel David & Gay Huenink Michael Klune & Dorice Hughes Barbara G. Hummel Nancy Hylbert Jeff & Jennifer Jaeckels James & Susan Jefferson Dan Jenkins Michael & Mary Jensen Carl Johansson Samuel Johnson Julie Johnson Bringa Johnson Colleen & Mark Johnson Mike Kafka Matthew Kalua Sally Kefer J Sam & Kay Keller Janice Kellogg Danny Kelter Steve & Suzanne Kilkus John & Sharleen Kinder Tom Zalewski & Ann Kinkade Joan Kirkhuff

Fred & Wendy Klancnik Michael Rausch & Pamela Kling Larry Kneeland John & Janet Knoeller Annette & Robert Kolek Mary Lynn & Kent Kretchmar David Krohn Beth M Kurtz - In memory of Gary Sumnicht Michael & Debra Kutchin John & Gisela Kutzbach David & Ann Landwehr Randall & Pamela Lansing Julie and Steve Larson Allan Larson Marianne Larson James & Magnolia Larson Donald & Michele Last Don & Susan Lauffer Paul LaZotte Jack Lazzaro David Leavitt William Lee Mireille Raby & John Lee David Lehrer Raymond & Kerry Leonard Tim & Lisa Lerdahl Allan & Sandra Levin Charles & Tricia Liberty Mike & Kay Lies Jon & Karen Lindert Dan & Bettine Lipman Jeffrey Lomprey Lisa Luedtke Art Luetke Don Lukes Dan & Carla Lynch Tom & Melody Lynch Donna Lynch Mark & Patti Mackesey Chris Leyda & Kelly MacVittie John & Norma Magnuson Linda & Mark Malkin Larry & Alice Mann Traci Mann Bradley & Susan Manning Mark Markel Kathy Marks Josh & Katie Marron Carl & Ann Martin Pamela Mather James Matson Allen May David & Cynthia Mayland Michael & Clare McArdle Spencer & Mercedes McCoy Michael & Susan McDonald Mitchell McFarlane Doug Barnes & Jan McGee Ryan McGuire Tom & Kate McMahan Belen Medina

Tom & Karen Ragatz Fritz Ragatz Ken & Nancy Ragland Monika Ramsey Richard & Lorene Reddell Susan Ihler & Richard Reichardt Sheryl L Renslo Lindsay & Skip Resenhoeft - In honor of Bruce & Cherri Olsen Michelle Reynolds Steven & Mary Rhodes Joseph & Susan Rhodes Anne & Buck Rhyme Jane Richard John Richter Dave Ripp David Falk & Jo Anne Robbins Barbara Robinson-Gallay David Zulawski & Annette RoderZulawski Guy W. Rodgers Phyllis DelleGrazie & Vince Romano Michael & Ellen Rosborough Diane Seder & Bruce Rosen Tim Rosenthal Kendall & Mary Rouse Andrew Royston Charles & Terry Rubash Elise Clancy Ruoho & Daniel Ruoho Kaitlin McDonough & Michael Rupiper Jim & Janet Ruwaldt Terrijo Saarela Becky Sackash Renee & Jason Salus Donald & Barbara Sanford Rebecca Ross & Jason Sansone Anne & Duncan Sauer Carroll Schaal Jennifer Schmeiser Lawrence & Elizabeth Schmitz Glen & Carla Schubert Andrew & Frederica Schuster Louis Scrattish Greg & Dianne Searle Tim McIlwain & Courtney Searles Stephen Sentoff Greg Sessler Scott & Vicki Seymour Bassam Shakhashiri Claire Strader & Sarah Shatz Patrick & Helen Sheahan Rebecca Shepley Michael & Brenda Sherry Martin & Arlyn Shields John Shillinglaw James Shropshire Shelly Cook & Eric Shusta Joe & Donna Siefkes John Silbernagel Tom & Patty Sinclair - In memory of Richard Reinke John & Carmen Skilton

John Porco & Sarah Slack Susan Springman Judith St Vincent Dennis & Kay Steffen Becky Steinhoff Stephen Steinhoff John Walsh & Lisa Steinkamp Kimberly Stepien James Stratton Janet Streiff Don & Mardi Stroud Patrick & Kathryn Sullivan Edward Taylor Cathie & Emerson Taylor Charles & JoAnne Taylor Robert & Meghan Teigen Dan Tenney Hathaway Terry-Pogue Robert & Edith Tholo Richard & Margaret Thomas Amelia & Trent Thompson Susan Thomson Rick & Terrie Thorstad Joe & Kay Tisserand Michael & J. Lorraine Torrence Jon & Barbara Townley Ronald Trachte Gabriel Neves & J James Tye III Ellen Utter Meredith Hart & Peter Van Duym Steven & Ann Van Ess Janet Van Vleck Condon & Mary Ann Vander Ark Marcia Wagner Amy Walker Molly Walsh Kenneth Walz Rory Ward Noreen Warren - In memory of Richard Reinke Nick & Susan Weber Barbara & Gene Wegner Chris & Deb Weis Debra Weitzel Scott Hangartner & Marianne Welsh Robert & Lynne Wengrow James West Michael & Lisa White James & Jacqueline White R.A. Wickman Luba Konowalsky & Gray Williams Erik Winsand Philip Wiseley Ryan & Paula Witt Kendra Woitring Dr. Stephen Wright Dan & Laura Wyatt Mark Yannett Jack & Tina Zavoral Peter & Dolores Zeeh Scott Zimmermann & Liz Zelandais Simon Anderson & Ledell Zellers

Dwight & Bonnie Ziegler Mary Zillman Mary Zins Joseph Zirneskie

$1 - $49 Saïd & Sharon Abdel-Khalik Sandra Adams - In memory of Gary Sumnicht Barbara Adler George Alexander Daniel Jauch & Jane Allen-Jauch Karen Anderson Larry Gray & Helene Androski Bob Armstrong Sarah Barber Barry & Caryl Beaty Judi Benade Alex Bentz Paul & Mary Berge Margaret & James Berkvam Carolyn Betz Brian Beutter Jeanne Bissell Jeff Blattner David Blomme Phillip Bower Polly & Stuart Brandes Mary Braskamp Richard Brye Paul Buhle Jeanne & John Burns-Frank Christian Burnson Frank & Cindy Byrne Mark & Carolyn Cantrell Charles & Martha Casey Kristin Chambers Justin Chenevert Peter Christianson Gilbert & Helen Churchill David & Jill Clinite Kevin & Anita Connors

Ann Corneille Tod & Beth Corrin Sarah Cortes Kimberly Costa Diane Coughlin - In memory of Gary Sumnicht Elaine Cox Emily Reynolds & Paul Creswell John P. Croake Shirley Crocker James & Lisa Cummings David Dargenio Debra Davis - In honor of Hans Zoerb Lynne Deppeler Hess & Debra Deppeler Joanne Dischler Scott Divine Joe Dlugosz Helen Moslavic & Jerry Dombraski Griffin & Janis Dorschel David Dosch Richard & Doris Dubielzig Karl & Heather Duncan Chuck & Mary Beth Dunning Eli Schmuker & Debbie Durcan Dave & Jodie Dvorak Julie Eckenwalder Nancy & Stewart Ellison Eve Emshwiller Kathy Engebretsen Ralph Erickson Phyllis Ermer John Evenson Rick Fairchild Sharon Fallon Dawn Farruggia Ross & Kriss Fedenia Amanda Femal Jim & Maria Fitzpatrick Judith Fowler Michael & Susan Fox Kaya Freiman

“Back to the Beach” sand castle building contest at Olbrich Park Beach

FRIENDS OF CLEAN LAKES 2018

Julia Melzer Jean & Paul Mennes Greg & Allison Meyer Lawrence Midtbo Chad & Ann Mietz Alison Mikulyuk Lary & Nancy Miller Mark Miller Anthony Millevolte Nicholas & Elaine Mischler Renee Moen John & Renee Moore Nancy Moore Kate Morand John Morledge, MD Jamie & Josef Mueller Ellen Murdoch Greg & Rebecca Murray Joanne Murray Scott Freeman & Cassi Neff John & Mary Neumann Dan & Karen Newcomer Joy Newmann Amy & Jerry Nickles Richard & Joanne Nicolay Nimz Family - In memory of Richard Reinke Crystal Nipp Tyler & Tina Noel Dale Nordeen Gail Nordheim Anthony Novich-Leonard Robert Nowak Patrick O’Connell Robert Bocher & Mary O’Connor Michael & Laura Oleniczak Jeff Olsen Corey & Ashley Olson Peter & Cheryl Olson John & Irene Olson John Fedell & Laurie Osterndorf Craig & Cathy Ostrom Lloyd & Sandra Otteson Joseph & Karen Pagliari Jerry & Rose Pasdo Susan & Bradley Paulson Dick & Noel Pearson James & Susan Pendleton Alan Penn Don & Karen Peterson Karen Peterson Lois Peterson David Petit Anthony Plourde Bill & Su Polzin Nancy Poole Lewis & Vicki Posekany Steve Pudloski Christopher & Sandra Queram David Rabago Teresa Radermacher Pam Potter & Rob Radwin

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$1 - $49 (continued) Peter & Susan Fricano Deb Hanrahan & Susan Frikken Marianna Fuchs Karen & Bernard Gallagher Audra Geldmacher Ben Gerhards Norman & Amanda Gilliland Tara Gimmer Beau Goff Rosita Gonzalez Conrad & Nikki Gorman Andrew Graham Lance Green Bob Gross Neal Gruber Ned & Dolores Gruca Patrick & Cynthia Guiney Ronald & Sharyn Gussick Randy & Kim Hackbarth Jeff Halverson Sue Bangert & Michael Hammers Marsha Harnett Warren & Carol Harrington Susan Harrington Chelsea Hassler - In honor of Donald & Jeanette Dega Matthew & Jessica Helmers James & Barbara Hill Fran Hirsch Stephanie Hoffman Jeffrey Holcomb Pete Schroepfer & Brenna Holzhauer Glenn Hovde Mortimer & Susan Huber Mike Schmidtke & Chauncey Hunker Albert Hunter Ann Jackson Ben Jacobson Linda Jameson Walter & Margaret Jankowski Dana Jansen Jens Jensen Erica Jessen Derek Johnson Clark Johnson Katherine Johnson-Becklin Karen Jones Kathrin Judd Mary Kress-Just & James Just Fred & Roberta Kane Catherine Karr Howard & Patricia Kaufman Ann-Britt & Doug Keillor Pamela & Kevin Keiner Amy Kell Dennis Stone & Artace Kelting Roberta Kempthorne George Ketterer Tim Kiefer Rick Klitchman Paul & Catherine Knitter

Steve Koller Virginia & Robert Kominiak Joe Korlan Cynthia Koschmann Lauren Koshere Kenneth & Betty Jo Kruska Marian L Kundert Steve & Joanne Landry William Lane Tim Lang Daniel & Martha Larson Kathleen Nieber-Lathrop & Dick Lathrop Jeffrey Beaster & Dolores Lease David & Deb Leeper Julia Leichtenberg Richard Lemon Jessie Lerner Eric Lewis Tom Liebl Bernard & Jeannette Lohan Robert Lopez John Lorimer Joan Lundin Cheryl Lutz Catherine Lyman David & Kathy Lyon Jen & Chris Mandel Michael Mareneck Jan Marshall Fox Valerie & Dennis Martens Karen Hurley & Ricky Martin Richard & Marlene Mastenbrook Robert McDonald Lois & Neil McFadden Marena Kehl & Peter McKeever Lisa McKinley Kevin & Tina Metcalfe Ezra Meyer Regina Michaelis Peter Miesbauer James & Alice Model Susan Montgomery Michael & Nicole Moore Lori Moses Jane Raymond & Robert Mougin Paul & Deborah Mueller James & Elizabeth Munter Gloria Gudmundson & Gene Musser Mary & Charles Mussey Anne & Charles Nahn Brad Czachor & Brennan Nardi David & Marianne Neelsen Erica Nelson Jessica Niekrasz Melissa & Douglas Novinski Jeff Wilton & Ann Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Tom & Rita Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Katharine Odell Thomas & Susan Olander Bruce & Cheryl Olsen James Palermo

Matthew Parsons Kavita Patel Biyani Robert & Jane Pearson Dawn Perkins Robert Peters Sreenath Pillai Drew & Christa Pittner-Smith Mary Ploeser Susan Policello Karen Pope Marcus & Laura Portz Nathan Posset Greg & Claudia Quam Emily Kuhn & Samuel Rajkowski Justin & Julie Randall Tonya Rasmussen Mark Reid Mike & Sarah Reiter Joshua Resch Carol Ridderbusch Gregg Riemer Michael Ripp Hugh Johnston & Amy Rock Mark Roloff Wilson & Patsy Rossman Kelda Roys Karl & Tracy Sachtjen Yoshiro Saimi Jim & Barb Sainsbury Rodney & Rhonda Scheel Janet Schmaltz Tom & Audrey Schmelling Keith Notbohm & Mary Schneider Evan & Constance Schultz Paul & Patrice Schwartz Gaile Schwickrath Steve & Deb Seeliger Luke Senz Connie Senz Jack & Pamela Shaffer Stanley & Romona Sheggeby Miriam Shelef Catherine Shults Kenneth Shults Mary J Siebert - In memory of Gary Sumnicht Lisa Gaumnitz & Steven Silverberg Anne Keller & Lloyd Sinclair Devony Smith Rebecca Smith Thomas Solheim Matt Solomon Erik Sorensen Kirsti Sorsa Pamela Stamant Jon & Nancy Standridge Sandy Stark John Statz Virginia & Scott Stedman Laurel Steffes Ryan Stenjem Elizabeth Stofflet

Maria Stone Heath & Kim Straka Carrie & John Stralow JoAnne Streit Charlie & Vicky Talbert Christine Tarrant Jay & Nancy Taylor Alexander Teppert Michal Thomas Kai & Ann Thompson James Thornbery Leslie Tompkins Mark Tusler John Tweddale Lyle Updike Vicky & Ramon Uribe Daniel & Cecelia Van Lanen Benjamin Van Thiel Philip Deming & Theresa Vander Woude Laurie Greenberg & Alberto Vargas Som Varma Abby Vaughn Pauline Veith Anna Vermaire Alex Vitanye Hilary Vlasak Michael Wagner Patricia Wahl Brian & Rochelle Weaver - In memory of Gary Sumnicht Harvey & Bonita Wendel Kris Weum Steven & Diana Whayland Julia Wiener Rachael Williams Mark & Lynn Williamson Douglas Wilson Brad Winchester Jane Wolking Susan Worth Bill & Pam Wuellner Cheryl Z Sherry Zawistowski - In honor of Michael Mareneck Hans Zoerb Clean Lakes Alliance strives to keep our donor records accurate and up to date. Please let us know if we inadvertently missed your name. We will be sure to update the listing in the online version which can be found at cleanlakesalliance.org Donor listings do not reflect tickets to attend an event, raffle purchases, pledges to give, or grants awarded for a future year.

United Way of Dane County We appreciate the 2018 local, state, and federal campaign donations made through United Way of Dane County. Thank you!

$1,000 - $4,999 Anonymous Donor YS Brian & Annette Hellmer YS

$250 - $999 Anonyous Donor Joanne Grassman Mark Guthier Jeffery Lee Rita Lloyd Daniel Resnick John Scholz

$100 - $249 Anonyous Donors (6) Dan Reed & Kelda Roys Greta Seckman Dr. Robert Seltzer Beth Puleo Peter Hewson David Kushner, M.D. James Vander Meer

$1 - $99 Anonyous Donors (15) Susan Dibbell Sara Arscott Amanda Meloy Dr. Marcus Cohen Charles Dill Kerry Motoviloff Emily Stenhoff Martha Hansen Jeremy Levin Carrie Simon Rhonda Reinholtz Gerald Ryan Elizabeth Wolter Matt Blasinski Karla Weber Jared Hoy Kelly Post Eileen Virnig Ilsa May Susan Nossal

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Donations cover fixed equipment and staff costs for one monitoring site. Donors denoted with asterisks are also volunteer monitors!

Donations support the installation of conservation practices on farmland in our watershed, keeping soil and nutrients where they belong on the fields.

Donations support lake ecology education for youth, including the Lake Explorer Camp, a hands-on camp series at Brittingham Boats on Lake Monona serving the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County and Bayview Foundation & Community Center.

Allen & Claire Arntsen* Lynn & Anthony Ascione* Joseph Baldazzi & Sarah Balz* George & Susan Benton* James & Kathleen Brussock* Julie and Steve Byrnes* Kathy & Richard Carl* Jim & Maria Fitzpatrick Robert & Jenifer Gilbert* Danielle Gindlesberger Steve & Susan Gordon Laura Graham* G. Michael Horn* Andrew Jones Woody Kneppreth* Cynthia Koschmann* William Lamm & Connie Hagen* Joe Campshure & Terri Lefebvre* Linda & Mark Malkin* Leigh Meier* David Mikolajczyk* John Nicol* Paul & Nancy Peckham* Nicole Riedel* Craig Shelton Kathy & Mino Spada* Brett & Kim Sprecher* Jacob & Karen Stampen* Jill Storms Ball* Kirk & Betsy Swenson* Jon & Kim Van Brocklin* Janet & Michael Van Vleck* Wendy Walker James & Joan Wilcox*

Christine Ahrens James Baumann Amy Becker Kent & Lynn Berton Sudie Burnham William & Dorothy Bushell Tina Buttner Conrad Campbell Elizabeth Douglas Jim & Maria Fitzpatrick Kaya Freiman Carol & Bill Gillen Sara Gleason Andrew Hanson Stuart & Susanna Herro Nancy Hilton Brian Jensen Tom Zalewski & Ann Kinkade Connie Hagen & William Lamm Ryan McGuire Eugene & Sondra McLinn J. Spencer & Wendy Miller Susan Montgomery Justin & Jennifer Niles Dave Ripp Richard & Mara Rogness Kathryn Sales Lisa & Steven Lon & Sue Sprecher Claire & Kaleb Varrelmann Maureen & Ward Wixon

FRIENDS OF CLEAN LAKES 2018

LAKE FORECASTING STEWARDS

George Alexander Jenny Beatty Dr. David Cookson Michael & Susan Fox Karen & Bernard Gallagher Gary Kallas Tom Zalewski & Ann Kinkade John & Karin Knobel Dimitris Papailiopoulos & Issis Macias Kirk Malnor Michael & Clare McArdle Ken Mehlberg J. Spencer & Wendy Miller Patricia Morris Karen Pope Kim Robinson Becky Sackash Karl & Juliette Schick Brian & Jodie Thill Steve Vavrus Debra Weitzel Steven & Diana Whayland cleanlakesalliance.org/lake-buddy

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THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS 2018 In 2018, our volunteers donated 4,848 hours of their time for lake cleanup, habitat restoration, and community events. These people embody our “healthy lakes, healthy communities” vision by doing their part to improve our watershed. Thank you!

Tara Abrams Mark Walters & Jane Adams Deb Adelman Tina Ahlgrim Roxanne Aide Antonio Alicea George Allen Nate Altfeather Maria Alvarez Stroud Nichole Ames Rochelle Anders Zach Anderson Ian Anderson Bruce & Cindy Andre Brandon Andries Jacob Andries Kimberlee Aponte Dan Appino Allen ArntsenCM Rhonda ArriesCM Lynn AscioneCM Anna Ashley Valerie Attwood Tiffany Augoulas Andrea Aultman Paula Aultman Mikayla Aultman Musa Bah Ashley Baker Mike & Julie Baldwin Lynn Baldwin Josh Baldwin Jacob Baldwin Sandra Balk Carsten Balke Jill BallCM Sarah BalzCM Joseph Baldazzi Sarah Balz Annemarie Banas Emily Bane Nicholas Banks Jane Bannerman Roger BannermanCM Alex Barkmeier Belinda Baron Roger Barts Travis Batiza

Alecia Bauman Emmett Baumgartner Jennifer Baumgartner William Baumgartner Kyle Bennwitz George BentonCM Alex BentzCM Elisabeth Bernards Doug Berton Jimi Best Jack Beste Carolyn BetzCM Fred Betz Timothy Bickmore Taylor Biddick Kaia Bien Monica Biernacki Jalissa Bishop Maya Black Rebecca Black Jeff Blattner Nathaniel Bledstein Jeffrey Bloomer Joel Boado Brittingham BoatsCM Deepak Bokka Jessi Booker Adam Boone Kelsey Bortz Joseph Bouxa Cody Bowman Michele BoyleCM Helen Bradley Lauren Bradshaw Britta Brandt Ben Brandt Faye Braun Tanya Braund Ryan Breen Allan Brennan Anne Brennan Kelly Brenner Bailey Breunig Molly Brewer Margo Broeren Jacilyn (Jules) Brovont Hannah Brown Cheyanna Brown

Lashawna Brown Gerald Brown Stephen Brown Kitty BrussockCM Sydney Buckingham Jeffery Budzisz Carol Buechner Katie Buell Bruce Bull Lyon Jack Burgarino Daniel Burkhardt Dejanique Burns-Dwyer Tony Buss Damon Busse Sarah Butcher Steven Buth Vince Butitta Julie ByrnesCM Megan Cahill Dorothy Cai Karri Calvert Betty Calvert Michael Calvert Sarah CameronCM Chris Cameron Payton Camilli Kathy Campbell Bradley & Wills Campbell Terri Lefebvre & Joe CampsureCM Mike Caple Madison Carey Kathy CarlCM Trevor CarlCM Bridget Carpenter Catherine Carter Michael Carton Cory Casper Maricela Castillo Tony Cataldo Kris Cauto Daniel Cegelski Todd Cegelski Kou Cha Jassi Chahal Praveen Challa Shoban Chandrabose Max Chapman Casandra Chase

Sneha Chaturvedi Duc Chau Carrie Chavez Dustin Checkai Justin Chenevert Alex Chhay Jon Chin Andrew & Caitlin Chitwood Matt Chizeck Jim Christensen Tyler Christensen Matt Christianson Carrie Christoph Yannis Chronis Stephen Schmid & Beth Churchill Abby Churchill Kevin Churney Dean Circo Brian Clark Sherry Clay Lisa Clemens Elizabeth Cole Justin Condon Michaela Conklin Will Conley Cody Conroy Grace Conway Johnathan Cook Cassy CooleyCM DeeAnna Coons Jim CordrayCM Eva Cox Laura Graham & Leon CrearyCM Dennis Dahl Alison Dalal Jon Dalton Ellie Daniels Molly Daniels Ellie Daniels Jack Davies Gilly Davison Andrea Day Brian Day Brad DeBels Manda Debnath Heidi & Jamie DeBruin Kevin DeCabooter

Shaleen Deep Dylan Degreet Kelly Dehart Frank Delaney Austin Delaney Frank Delaney Alexandra Delvoye Chelsey Dequaine Charlie Dettmering Brian Dickow John Dinneen Jodi Dobson Anthony Dockery Alex Dodd Michael Doers Troy Dohrman Matthew Dolezalek Greg & Maryann Dombrowski Sean Donahue Cassidy Donahue Sean Donohue Anna Dontje Laura Doolin Mason Dorgan Ross Doucette Julie Downey Carol Downs Lindsey Draeger Amanda Drake Deann Dreger Beth Dreikosen Whitney Drewsen Tony Driscoll Matt Droese Edward Dueppen Andy Dufresne Stephanie Duller Karl & Heather Duncan Ashley Dundon Jacob Dunphy DebbieDurcanCM Jacob Earle Margaret Ebeling Bethany Ecenrode Dave Edinger Deb Edwards Brent Eichelkraut Judi Einerson

Paul Elgin Asare Elipheler Jarod Ellenson Nancy EllisonCM Brian Ellison Nancy & Stewart Ellison Dylan Emert Karen Emmrich David Emra Lucas Endres JD Engelhardt Robert Enright Betsy EricksonCM Paul Erickson Abbie Ernst Jenni Eschner Sasha Etheridge Olga Etlicher Krystal Evans Leslie Even Sarah Faber Conor Fagan Reid Falbo Danielle Falcone Carrie Farmer Dawn Farruggia Madison (Maddie) Faull David Faust Lizzie Faust Daniel Feldnake Marisa Fenn Adisen Fenrich Anthony Ferzoco Stacy Fetherston Katie Fillback Nolan Fink Melissa Finkelstein Maya Fisher Lisa Fishler Ryan Fitzgerald Laura Fitzgerald Aidan Flannagan Linda Flansburgh Adrian Flores Julia Flynn Jessica Foreman Larry Forseth Bruce Fox

Claire Fralka Renee Frank Thomas Franklin Brison Franklin Steve Frei Rose & Mark Freidel Mikayla Freidel Evelyn Freimann John Freriks Julia Freuck Korey Frey Cody Friederick Devan Friedl Tracy Fritz Jessica Frommgen Zach Frush Kevin Fulcer Jadyn Fulton Lauren Furda Jessica Gado David Gafke David Gallay Anna Ganz Tia Garthus Steve Gavin Tim Gay Doug Gebauer Bryan Geenea Logan Gehin John Giegel Bob GilbertCM Carol GillenCM Jill Gillis Orin Glaeser Patricia Glines-Kotecki Renee Glomski Patty Gobin Carson Goff Claire Goldbin Joylyn Gong Steve GordonCM Allison Gorniak Stacie Govier Yach Govind Carolyn Graboski-Bauer Nicole Graeve Jessica Grann Will Graupmann

Jake Gray Kylie Greenheck Andrew Gresik Meg Griffee Eric Griffin Ethan Grindle Tom & Vicky Groth Chris Grove Anja Gruenheid Katerina Gryparis Emily Grzeda Nathaniel Haack Abby Habhab Jamie Hackbarth Claire Hacker Bill Lamm & Connie HagenCM Michael Hake Aaron Haller Jack Halpin Amanda Halverson Donna Hamilton Lewis Hammond Brian Hancock Larry Hands & Karen Kendrick-Hands Lisa Hanrahan Kyle Hansen Dave Hanson Andrew Hanson Julie Hanson Dave Harker Aaron Hartman Lisa Hartson Carl Hauri Taylor Hauser Mandi Hawk Jessie Hawley Brandy Hayes Brekk Hayward Ada HazenCM Katie Heilman Brian Heimlich Codie Heinemann Rob Heins Trudi Heinz Cally Heise Veronica Helin Taylor Hendrix

Matt Hennek Cardell Henry Kevin Heppner Camilla Herron Monica Hickey Allison Hietpas Peter Hinckley Nicholas Hinz Casey Hlavacka Justin Hoagland J.P. Hodgson Brian Hodgson Jessica Hoey Olivia Hofeld Susan & Les Hoffman Danny Hoffman Steve Holden William Holz Michelle Hoppe Mike HornCM Lori Hornbeck Brad & Trish Horning Alex Horvath Torish Horwick Jack Howell David Howell Alex Hudson Paul Huettl Amber Huffstutler Madison Hulsman Melanie HumphreyCM Matt Hussey Amy Jacob Jessica Jacobs Joe Jacobus Noah Jahn Dana Jansen Maria Javornik Jerry JendrisakCM Jordan Jenks Julia Jensen Alyssa Jensen Jordan Jerabek Meredith Jessessky Jenny Jiang Megan Jirsa Colleen & Mark Johnson

Julie Johnson Lindsey Johnson Jack Johnson Abigail Johnson Jennifer Johnson Ashlyn Johnson Emily Johnston Polly Jones Kathrin Judd Mark JungCM Snithika Kalakoti Jennifer Kalka Ryan Kallies Devika Kamath Erika Kamatl Andrea Kaminski Ting Kan Robert Kane Holly Kangas Daniel Kanitz Srinath Karimpuzha Anja Karki Amber Karn Daniel Karnick Idah Karonga Joanne Keane Tyler Kehoe Kameron Kehoe Leslie Kelley Kelsey Kelley Danny Kelter Campbell Kelter Jared Kempel Michelle Kempthorne Sean Kennedy Sasha KerlowCM Trey Kilbing Kwihye Kim Ed Kindschi Kevin Kinney Sylvia Kinney Demetri Kiskinis Helen Elise Kitchel Trenton Kleist James Kleitsch Woody KnepprethCM Romaine Knight Emily Knipp

Erich Knopp Erik Koch Sharon Koch Zachary Koch Dan Koebler Rachel Koebler Allison Koller Maddie Koolbeck Paul Korb Madeleine Korb Joe Korish Cindy KoschmannCM Lauren Koshere Elizabeth Kosok John Kothe Tya Every Kottler Jeff KoziolCM Arlene KoziolCM Sarah Krahn Dustin Kratcha Stephen Kraus Rayshawn Kraus Diane Kraus Kailin Krause Kevin Krause Ashley Krause Marie Kravchuk Kurt Kravchuk Bryanna Krekeler Kelsi Krinkey Diane Kroeger Amber Krogman Eric Kroll Stacey Kropp Chris Kuhhe Joey Kull Craig Kunkel Thomas Kunnasery Andy & Nicole Kurth Kathy Kwallek Rachel Kwon Brian Ladd Keira Lamphier John Lapczynski Brad Larsen Rachel Larsen Dea Larsen ConverseCM

Tim Larson Molly Larson Anna Larson Tamara Lathrop Lance Lattimer Jim Lauby Robert Laughran Sue Launder Roger Lautz Joseph Lawinger Katie Lazar Amy Lazowski Matt LeBeau Tim LechmaierCM Jeff LedermanCM Brock LedermanCM Brody LedermanCM Jeffrey A. & Melanie Lee Jimmy Lee Deborah Lee Jackson Lee Jeff Leen Julia Leichtenberg Stephanie Lemancik Jeff Leonard Brendan LeRoy Stephanie LeRoy Joy Leu Ames Jammie Leui Lauren Levac Gregory Levesque Allan LevinCM Matt Levy Rachel Lien Barry Light Heewone Lim Jennifer Limbach Nathan Limmex Jacky Lin Bryan Lind Charles Lindorfer Zach Linse Janna Liu Jessica Liu Andrew Liu Hunter Loflin Kris Long Ethan Long

Monica Loomis Elizabeth Loughrin Cierra Lowery Lily Lowndes Liz Ludwig Ashley Luehmann Sophia Luettke Charles Luiting Jake Lunow Jason Lyons Luke M Anourack Luke Macvilay Corcoran Madeleine Vincenzo Maffione Ellie Mahon Ryan Maier Linda MalkinCM Lorelei Malmborg Dana Maltby Mitchell Manar Fernando Mandujano Michael MareneckCM Ryann Marlar Karl Marschke Paige Martin Marilyn Matt Cayla Matte Audrey Matyoik Caitlin McAleaveyCM Joan McCarthy Mel McCartneyCM Natalie McCauley Daniel McCluskey Dana McCord Ryan McCudden Cristian McDonald Dave McEvoy Tasi-Jo McFarlane Meghan McGraw Ryan McGuire Erin McGuire Ethan McLead Maria McMahon Alyssa McMurphy Robert McNeill Mike Meade Amy Medland Elaine MeierCM

Leigh MeierCM Brad & Jacci Meier Leigh Meier Arlo Meier Joshua Meinen Julie Meixelsperger Ben Meline Lisa Mensink Kathleen Merrison Charli Metcalf Kevin Metcalfe Kevin & Tina Metcalfe Kian Metcalfe Lincoln Metcalfe Chelsea Metzger Cooper Metzger Tom Meyer Melissa Meyer Mark Meyer Natalie Mikalsen Dave MikolajczykCM Jeffrey Milbrath John Miller Jackson Miller Sam Minor Henry Mirsberger Rishabh Mishra Shanna Mitchell Raz Mohammed Jennifer Molander Blair Moll Natasha Monroe Mike Montaque Roberto Monter Lindsay Montgomery Dominic Montour Josefina Mora Emily Morrissey Anselmo Mortinez Cory Mueller Tim Mulcahy Mike Mulligan Christopher Munson Brianna (Bri) Murphy Connor Murray Jacob Musha Joelle Mushel Evan Musick

Abbey Musinskey Jessica Musto Kendall Myers Ann Naylor Tim Nelson Cynthia Nesson Doug Neugent Jared Neumann John NicolCM Tim Nielsen Nick Nielsen Brian Nies Andrew Nimsgern Tyler & Tina Noel Paul Noeldner Betty Nonn Michael Norman Katie Norman Steven Norton Len NosalCM Anthony Novich-Leonard Garrett Novotny Erica Nowicki Patrick O’Connell Jeff O’Kane Eric Oberling Vera Obonna Tera Ogorzalek Kendra Ohmann Layton Oliveria Matthew Olson Kaylee Olson Cody Oltmans Alyssa Onorato Madeline Opie Colleen Orani Stephen Oser Craig OstromCM Mitchell Oswald Jessi Pacetti Jared Padway Kaia Palm-Leis Paula Palma Herald Park Grant Parker Cade Parker Dick PearsonCM John Pechan

ENGAGEMENT | VOLUNTEERS

Lands’ End volunteer day

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Nancy PeckhamCM Toi Pedrick Sarah Pelot Taylor Peltier Martin Perales Brendon Perry Tyler Peters Melissa Petersen Ben Peterson Sara (Suzaraven) Peterson Kelli Peterson Christopher Peterson Ted Petith Ava PevehouseCM Claire PevehouseCM Meghan Pfau Kimberly Pfeiffer Aidan Pierce Bryce Pierson Jim Pingel James Pinsel Shannon Piper Megan Pluemer Melinda Pogwizd Nerad Lakshmi Potnuru Brian Potts Dave Prohaska Matthew Pugh Kevin Pum Amanda Pustis Greg Quinn John Rach Geoff Raczkiewicz John Rader Olivia Radics Ryan Raess Nuiedita Raji Andrew Ramberg Paul Ranola Austin Rausch Zak ReddingCM Colleen Reddy Claire Reid Sara Krebsbach & Glenn Reinl Nivedita Remji Brady Rettler Keith & Bettyna Reynolds Thelma Reynolds Steve Richards Nicole RiedelCM Katy Rinkelmeyer Cris Ripp Teresa Robertson Barbara Robinson-Gallay Ellen Robles Jessie Rodgers Maggie Roemer Maggie Roethle Patricia Rohn Madison Romano Erin Rome

Jack Rosenthal Tim Rosenthal Emily Rosenthal Mike Rosol Tina Rossmiller Walt Roth Kartee Rowel Justina Rowland Sheila Rozalia Gina Rubino Leanne Rundle Eduard Rusi Mike Ryan Haley Saalsaa Maryam Sadeghpour Paul Sager Syafiqah Saidin Stephen Sainsbury Ulises Salcedo Lydia Salus Chuck Salzwedel Alyse Samoray Giselle Sanchez Mark Sanderfoot Brenda Sanderfoot Ryan Savasta Sawarj Save Brett Schaal Denia Schaefer Carley Schaffer Adam Schaller Kara Schaller Anika Schaller Aaron Scharff Roxanne Schave Mindy Scheiner Tim Schell Steve Scherer Rachel Schildman Sam Schini David Schlesinger Cody Schluenz Joanne Schmelzle Max Schmidt Kristin Schmidt Zachary Schmidt Stephanie Schmidt Josh SchmittCM Carley Schmitt Dan Schmuhl Jodi Schneider Paul Schneider Kokkie Schnetz Austin Schoenherr Michael Schrader David SchroderCM Scott Schroeder Anna Schryver Craig Schuette Evan & Constance Schultz

Tim Schultz Jennifer Schuster Alexander Schweiner Gaile Schwickrath Greg & Dianne Searle Debra Selchow Stephen Sentoff Monica Sentoff Dennis Senz Andrew Setz Mindy Shafranski Suraj Shah Cole Shandlay Aarthi Mahalakshmi Shankar Matt Shapiro Sarah Shepler Isaac Siegel Karen Singer Praray Sivaraman Jeff Skidmore John Porco & Sarah Slack Maxwell Small Pam Smeaton Luke Smetters Thomas Smisek Tom SmithCM Joseph Smith Matt Soffer Scott Solberg Annika Solberg Donna Sommerfeldt Luke Sosalla Kathy SpadaCM David Spahos Mikayla Spears Garrett Spellman Joseph Speth Alexandra Spina Bethany Spooner Kim SprecherCM Shelly & Trey Sprinkman Ron Spurley Nigel Stamp Jacob StampenCM Jared Standorf Kathy Standorf Jeffrey Stanek Taylor Stanek Stephen Stansfield Grace Stanton Tristan Stanton-Johnson Jefferey SteeleCM Tiffany Steele Jake Steen Laurie Steger Lee Stephenson Chase Stevens Joseph Stevens Anika Stewart Taylor Stinchfield John Stocco

Sunny Stokes John Stone Mark Stover Lynn Strasser Michelle Straw Matt Strode Anne Strouse Kennedy Stumpt Barb Sudmeier Julianne Suleski Jeff & Amy Supple Katie Sutter Betsy Swenson Kirk SwensonCM Brenda Syvrud Claire Tabilas Amisha Talati Rhonda Tan Ames Tannler Kaitlyn Tarala Lori Taschwer Jeff Taschwer Sam Taschwer Megan Taubner Sharlene Templin Halie Tenor Dan Teteak Elizabeth Teubert Marilyn Thomas Cayla Thompson Scott Thompson Russ Tieman Russ & Ann Tieman Lynn Tieman Ella Tieman Jack Tillotson Camron Torain Melissa Torres Lona Tousley Christopher Toutz Brady Traeder Mike Treadaway Daryl Tresner Elizabeth Tryon Jim Tubbs John TyeCM Scot Ulrich Brian Unitan Christopher Urchell Ellen Utter Mary Van Bogaert Kim Van BrocklinCM Amy Van De Hey Jay Van Ert Kristen Van Uithoven Jan Van VleckCM Jennie Vander Loop Matthew Vander Loop Scott Varese Sam Varmen Mistie Vaughan

Jason Veal Hillary Vedvig Samantha Verreault Phil Villalpando Brendan Vimig Andrea Vitariemi Hilary Vlasak Emily Vlasak Badger VolunteersCM Niki Wagner Ryan Wagner Sue Wagner Nicholet Wagner Brent Wagner Patricia Wahl Destinee Wahl Ryan Waite Ted Waldbillig Rachel WaldhartCM Christy Waldner Dick WallaceCM Shayn Wallace Parker WallerCM Ellis & Catherine Waller Katelyn Walsh Leah Walters Nolan Walters Ken WalzCM Lobsang Wangden Mary Ward Mike Warwick Adam WatsonCM Graham Watson Crystel Weber Eric Wedige Karen Wedvick Brooke Weiland Mondell Wells Shannon Wendricks Hayden Wenger Taryn Wessel Sam West Corinne Westrich Kayla Wheeler Jackie White Jim White Liz White Matt Whitney Ciara Wiegel Irma Wiegel Landon Wiet Jim (James) WilcoxCM Alyssa Wilkens Mary Pat Williams Abby Williams Peter Williams Danielle Williams-Rivera Guy Wilson Bethany Wilson Hannah Wilson Grant Wilson

Brad Winchester Miranda Winkelman Leah Wipperfurth Lukas Witek AJ Woedon Liz Woelfel Ashley Wolff Steven Wood Jim Wrasman Luke WynnCM Mark Yannett Harrison Yeager Andrew Yoblonski Alyssa & Brian Yogerst Hao Yuan Lily Zander Suzanne Zauner Jack ZavoralCM Gloria Zhu Alyssa Zimmerman Daniel Zinn Keenan Zordan Jennifer Zuleger

Citizen Monitor (CM) Citizen Water Quality Monitor

Water quality monitor dropping secchi disk to test water clarity

EXECUTIVE BOARD Matthew Frank, Chair Murphy Desmond S.C. Nathan Fagre, Vice Chair Spectrum Brands Sarah Slack, Secretary Foley & Lardner LLP Jim West, Treasurer Town Bank James Tye, Executive Director Clean Lakes Alliance David Fahey Monona Bank Joseph Ferreri Landsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; End James Gallegos Alliant Energy Corporation Colleen Johnson Johnson Financial Group Jenny Kuehn Community Advocate Lloyd Eagan, Director Emeritus Wisconsin DNR, Retired Jeff Endres, Director Emeritus Endres Berryridge Farms LLC Randy Peterson, Director Emeritus LRP Consultants Brian Potts, Director Emeritus Perkins Coie LLP

COMMUNITY BOARD

Roger Bannerman USGS Wisconsin Water Science Center Paul Barbato CUNA Mutual Group Sharon Corrigan Dane County Board of Supervisors Mary Elvekrog Compeer Financial Peter Foy Friends of Lake Kegonsa Society Dr. Jana Gyurina Oak Park Dental John Haeckel Clean Fuel Partners Daniel Hutter Spectrum Brands Robb Kahl Construction Business Group Fred Klancnik UW-Madison Engineering Woody Kneppreth Lake Waubesa Conservation Association

COMMUNITY BOARD (CONTINUED) Steve Kraus Village of Waunakee Courtney Kruger Fiore Companies Andy Kurth Weed Man Lawn Care Gregory Levesque American Transmission Company Chasidey Martin Sprinkman Real Estate Todd McWilliams CBD4Pain Tina Noel Community Advocate Pam Porter Dane Co. Lakes & Watershed Commission Mark Riedel Wisconsin DNR Paul Robbins UW-Madison Nelson Institute Michael Rupiper Capital Area Regional Planning Commission Eric Schmidt CG Schmidt, Inc. Scott Smith Madison Gas & Electric Trey Sprinkman Sprinkman Real Estate Amy Supple The Edgewater Russ Tieman Mad-City Ski Team Sal Troia Yahara Lakes Association Alex Vitanye Badger Sports Properties Thomas Walker Mid-West Family Broadcasting Robert Weber First Weber, Inc Ryan Witt State Bank of Cross Plains Katie Crawley, Ex Officio City of Madison Deputy Mayor Dave Merritt, Ex Officio Dane County Executive Designee D. Michael Mucha, Director Emeritus Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Lyle Updike, Director Emeritus Dane County Towns Association

STAFF

Paul Dearlove Watershed Inititatives Senior Director Miah Gatzke Event & Marketing Coordinator Luke Huston Graphic Design Coordinator Dea Larsen Converse Community & Water Resources Manager Issis Macias Watershed Engagement Senior Manager Becky Mitchell Annual Giving & Administration Sr. Manager Adam Sodersten Marketing & Communications Director Karin Swanson Marketing & Communications Assoc. Manager James Tye Executive Director Luke Wynn Watershed Program Associate Joanna G. Burish Development Executive (Consultant)

COMMITTEES

Committee on Strategic Implementation Provides guidance on supporting on-the-ground phosphorus reduction projects Economic Impact and Policy Committee Focuses on the economic value of our lakes and providing guidance on policy issues Governance Committee Vets candidates for Clean Lakes Alliance boards and provides nonprofit governance expertise Advancement Committee Guides development, donor relations, and marketing to maximize philanthropic support for the lakes Ad-Hoc Committees Loop the Lake, Fore! Lakes, Frozen Assets, Yahara Watershed Academy, Citizen Monitoring

Sailboats near Picnic Point on Lake Mendota

CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE | BOARDS, STAFF, & COMMITTEES

Clean Lakes Alliance is grateful to the knowledgeable community members that serve on our all-volunteer boards and committees. The following individuals represent our partners in government, business, higher education, and community groups that make us a stronger alliance.

2018 FINANCIALS

Clean Lakes Alliance continues to be well positioned to further its mission thanks to continued support from a diverse group of individuals, businesses, and other organizations.

2018 Revenue & Expenses REVENUE AND OTHER SUPPORT Programs and sponsorships

Total support and revenue increased for fiscal year 2018, up 29.07% from the prior year. In-kind revenue decreased by 12.7%, but this was offset by increases in revenue from contributions, events, and grants of 86.2%. Total operating expenses decreased by 3.4% from the prior year. Clean Lakes Alliance continues to grow a strong and sustainable base of support from individuals and corporate sponsors. This dedication and support of the organization’s mission and the growing concern around the “state of our lakes” continues to be reflected in our growth and stability. This support allows the organization to invest more funds each year in community engagement and phosphorus reduction efforts.

2017 $

357,002

299,694

220,836

Business (Lake Partners)

131,313

68,380

Grants

149,932

81,219

In-Kind Occupancy

14,017

9,350

Legal

71,271

46,790

Program services/supplies

110,293

98,079

31,506

102,034

Management fees

443

3,814

Interest income

238

(417)

3,455

Professional services

Agency endowment return $

1,279,112

990,989

596,504

675,076

1,142,589

EXPENSES Program services Outreach and education Watershed programming Total program services

Looking to 2019 and beyond, Clean Lakes Alliance has positioned itself for financial success by continuing to grow grassroot donation efforts. Individual donors increased by nearly 20% in 2018 and the revenue from those donations increased by 35%. The same can be said for business donors, which increased by 27% and the revenue they donated increased by nearly 100% (96.9%). By increasing individual and business donations, Clean Lakes Alliance will become less dependent on large grants or events for yearly financial success.

470,823

Individual (Friends)

Total unrestricted revenue and support

Clean Lakes Alliance continued supporting the efforts of Yahara Pride Farms with funding for on-theground projects, as well as committed a contribution of $100,000 to Yahara WINS to help further the community effort to reduce phosphorus.

2018 $

409,674 $

1,006,178

467,513

Supporting activities Management and general

199,060

Fundraising

501,613

170,617 453,989

Total supporting expenses

700,673

624,606

Total expenses

1,706,851

1,767,195

19,949

(105,732)

333,676

675,076

Net assets released from restrictions Change in unrestricted net assets

447,688 $

670,474

TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS

Overall the organization continues to perform well and is positioned to carry out its efforts toward improving water quality in the Yahara Watershed.

Contributions

In-kind contributions - occupancy Net assets released from restrictions Change in temporarily restricted net assets

133,163

7,200

(447,688)

(670,474)

19,151

156,828

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

39,100

51,096

Net assets at beginning of year

674,294

623,198

Net assets at end of year

713,394

674,294

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - December 31st ASSETS

Jim West Treasurer Clean Lakes Alliance Executive Board

Cash

83,608 113,550

1,090

Promised to give - cash

563,885

663,420

88,235

23,200

1,515

18,942

21,929

22,346

Promises to give - in-kind (occupancy) Prepaid expenses

EXPENSES

REVENUE

111,134

Accounts receivable

Frozen Assets Fund, held by Madison Community Foundation Equipment - net

2,650

3,886

Intangibles - net

4,167

19,708

Total assets

879,539

863,726

LIABILITIES

Programs, Sponsorships, & Fees 26.3%

Fundraising 29.4%

Accounts payable

59,216

111,819

Accrued expenses

40,067

22,506

Line of credit

25,000

Grants payable

11,048

13,000

Deferred revenue

Program Services 59% Management & General 11.6%

Released Restricted Funds 25%

Business (Lake Partners) 7.3% Grants & Endowment Return 8.4%

Individual (Friends) 16.7% In-Kind 16.3%

Total liabilities

30,814 $

166,145

42,107 $

189,432

NET ASSETS Undesignated

(49,340)

Designated for agency endowment held at Madison Community Foundation Total net assets without donor restrictions

(27,411)

Net assets with donor restrictions

22,346 $

(47,360)

713,394

674,294

879,539

863,726

740,805

Total net assets TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS

(69,706)

21,929

$ $

721,654

State of the Lakes Report Card Contributors UW Center for Limnology - Dr. Richard Lathrop and Dr. Jake Vander Zanden Department of Public Health Madison & Dane County - Dr. Kirsti Sorsa U.S. Geological Survey - Todd Stuntebeck Lake Waubesa Conservation Association & Christy’s Landing - Eric Christenson Friends of Lake Kegonsa Society - Cathie Taylor City of Madison – Greg Fries

2018 REFERENCES

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & REFERENCES 2018

Projects & Phosphorus Reduction Contributors City of Madison - Phil Gaebler City of Monona - Brad Bruun & Caitin Hartnett City of Stoughton - Brett Hebert Dane County Land & Water Resources Department - Laura Hicklin, Jeremy Balousek, Kyle Minks, and John Reimer Friends of Cherokee Marsh Newsletter Friends of Lake Wingra - Casey Hanson Friends of Lake Kegonsa Society - Peter Foy & Connie Hagen Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy - Lloyd Eagan & Pam Shannon Friends of Starkweather Creek - Dea Larsen Converse University of Wisconsin Lakeshore Nature Preserve - Bryn Scriver Town of Dunn – Kelsey Shepperd Town of Madison – Renee Schwass Town of Pleasant Springs – Maria “Pili” Hougan Town of Westport – Tom Wilson & Jessica Frey Village of Cottage Grove – JJ Larson Village of DeForest - Joleen Stinson Village of Windsor – Davis Clark Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – David Rowe Yahara Pride Farms - Jeff Endres Yahara Watershed Improvement Network – Martin Griffin Reviewers Jeff Endres, Yahara Pride Farms Matt Frank, Clean Lakes Alliance Executive Board Chair Martin Griffin, Yahara Watershed Improvement Network Laura Hicklin, Dane County Land and Water Resources Department David Merritt, Dane County Department of Administration Amy Supple, The Edgewater Claire Varrelmann, The Edgewater

OUR VISION WE SEE A FUTURE IN WHICH EVERYONE REALIZES THAT OUR LAKES ARE THE CENTER OF OUR COMMUNITY. HEALTHY LAKES. HEALTHY COMMUNITY.

OUR MISSION CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE STRIVES TO CONTINUE BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE, BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES DEDICATED TO IMPROVING AND PROTECTING WATER QUALITY IN THE YAHARA RIVER WATERSHED AND ITS LAKES.

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