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A look forward: 2010 Fundraising

By Kris Hunt, Board Member, Fundraising Chair

For two consecutive years, the Tomahawk Lake Association has had great success raising funds to protect our lake. Looking forward to 2010, we have two goals to achieve.

The Best Holiday Gift? Volunteer

Sometimes the best holiday presents are not the kind you can buy. Often the very best gifts are those that show the recipient that you care “for the long term.” This year, the Tomahawk Lake Association is giving you an easy way to give a priceless gift.

Just in time for the holidays: TLA Gear

Show your pride in Tomahawk Lake Association gear! A Perfect Christmas Gift! A limited inventory of sweatshirts, t-shirts and hats are available:

Mark your Calendars for 2010 Events

Be sure to mark your calendars for the following 2010 Tomahawk Lake Association activities.

Meet the 2010 Tomahawk Lake Association Board of Directors

Seven new members have been elected to the board this year, increasing the board’s membership to 16 volunteers.

Will you be the next Tomahawk Lake Association Super Hero?

The Tomahawk Lake Association will soon be searching our membership, looking for a few extraordinary people, who can and will Go Boldly Forward, Unafraid, And Confident In Their Cause!

Legislative Update: Shoreline Development Standards and Invasive Species Control Grants

By Louise Molepske, Board Member, Legislative

Two state legislative issues in development this year directly affect our interests as lake stewards – an update to shoreline development standards and a bill that would allow lake districts and associations to have a new stream of invasive species remediation funding.

Governor signs bill banning phosphorus from dish detergents

On November 12, the State of Wisconsin took another important step in controlling nutrient pollution in Wisconsin’s waters, as Governor Jim Doyle signed legislation prohibiting the use of phosphorus in dishwasher soaps.

Margo’s Minocqua Minute

By Margo Oppenheim

Minocqua Rental & Supply purchased the Carpet Mill Outlet building on Hwy 51 South and will…

What happened with EWM treatment this year?

By John Rybski, Board Member, Environmental/Education Committee Chair

During the summer of 2009, we saw a resurgence of Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM). The resurgence was particularly disappointing because it followed on the heels of our first truly successful year. Between the fall of 2007 and the fall of 2008, we saw a 55 percent decrease in the total acreage of EWM. The question we are all asking now is, “Why did we experience an increase in 2009?”