We have an AIS (Aquatic Invasive Species) problem! After the DNR originally discovered a small sampling of Curly-leaf Pondweed (CLP) in the northwest part of the lake, we’ve discovered a whole lot more in the North Bay. On June 5th, 2022, Greg Bauer, TLA president and Keith Mason, AIS task force chair, pulled about 3000…
More...Are you interested in what you can do to maintain our water quality? Our resident aquatic biologist shared some tips if you’d like to up your stewardship game. Maintain your septic system It is important to regularly pump your system. To be blunt, this keeps crap from spilling in to your drainfield. Also, never dispose…
More...With the DNR, Tabor Lake Association (TLA) has discovered two aquatic invasive species (AIS) in our lake, Curly-Leaf Pondweed (CLPW) and Japanese Knotweed. The CLPW was minimal, plants were pulled and we’re monitoring to see if that was it. June is a big month for its appearance so keep an eye peeled and email us…
More...This is a screen shot of a summary of information reported, click here for full report. Secchi depths (how far down can you see?), taken three times over the summer were 16, 14 and 14 feet.
More...Pat S. reported the Loons were nesting in early June 2017, however there was no baby loon this year. She reported that a dead Loon was found in the South bay. Pat asked if the TLA would like to donate to the Northland College Loon Watch Program. Motion was made and seconded to send them…
More...Since Zebra Mussels were discovered in Big McKenzie Lake in 2016, Burnett County has mobilized an effort to control the spread. In January 2018, new legislation was passed that makes it a violation to NOT use a decontamination station when one is available at public launches.* The TLA Board received a mailing in early spring…
More...This is a screen shot of a summary of information reported, click here for full report. Secchi depths, taken three times over the summer were 10, 13 and 12 feet.
More...This is a screen shot of a summary of information reported, click here for full report. Secchi depth in July was 13. Chlorophyll was up. Water temp in June was 78 degrees, 67 in August.
More...This is a screen shot of a summary of information reported, click here for full report.
More...On 6/22/18 Bob and Becky Olson attended the 20th Anniversary of the NW Wisconsin Lakes Conference. This conference is the longest running citizen conference in Wisconsin. The Keynote speaker was Keith Crowley, writer, photographer and owner of the Lodge Trail Media. His work has been featured in Field and Stream, Ducks Unlimited, etc. After the…
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More...This year’s boat parade included a pirate boat — complete with homemade cannon! — and an Olympics boat. There were about eight pontoons, three kayaks and two jet skis competing. Judges were last year’s winners… who were the judges?! The Gillitzer’s boat won this year with a Tiki Bar theme. Congratulations! See PHOTOS for more. Send an…
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