Speaker: Pat Oldenburg and Scott Provost

 There have been many targeted activities in the Wisconsin River basin over the years, the Wisconsin River Basin Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for phosphorus is just one example, and though it provides a framework for water quality improvement, it is only one element in the process. Just as the development of the TMDL required the involvement of citizens, continued improvement of water quality needs citizen leadership. We will discuss some of history and improvements we’ve seen on Lake Petenwell, as well as ongoing locally led water quality improvement efforts and the opportunities the Department has available to help initiate new efforts.