WAPOGASSET                   995 Lone Pine Ct.                  MLS#3172122
520 square feet - 2 bdrm - 2 bath - 88' frontage
...................... ACCEPTED OFFER ........................
...  Sensational sunsets are waiting for you ... lots of potential here ... private
entry lower level ready to be finished ... additional 580sf can be added to the
main level plus an 1,100 sf second story.  Front deck needs replacing.
OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER    
                  AWARDS:
Each year individuals are
recognized for outstanding
service for our lake community.  
Listed below by year are those
who have been recognized.

CONGRATULATIONS  &
THANKS!
2010:  Tom Berreman,
Ed Gullickson,
Dave Erspamer
2008:  Shirley Hanson &
Fred Pugh
2007:  Mort and Kathy
Mortensen and Larry Karlson  
2006:   Karen Ohm and
John Kugler
2005:  Jackie Metcalf and
Jerry &Gail Tessman
2004:  Harold Carver, Bob &
Edna Jones and Dodie Scholz
2003:  Helen Beltmann,
Frank Fitzpatrick and
Ray and Mary Lou Stanley
2002:  Leo Mahoney and
Ed O'Neil
2001:  Joyle Anderson and
Don  Wegner
2000:  Wally Christenson  and
Mary  Hafner
               
   
   15 WAYS TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY

1.  Pick up pet waste from your yard.
2.  Use only phosphorus-free fertilizer.
3.  Know the rules and permits required before you build, dig, or
clear vegetation in shoreland areas.
4.  Restore and maintain your shore with a 35' vegetative buffer.
5.  Learn the value of native aquatic plants and keep them in place.
6.  Keep roadside ditches clear of debris, grass clippings and
leaves.
7.  Prevent sediments from reaching waterways.
8.  Control storm runoff by installing rain barrels, rain gardens or
splash blocks.
9.  Respect slow and no-wake zones when boating.
10.  Inspect and maintain your septic system regularly (does not
apply to us)
11.  Fire pit ashes contain phosphorus:  prevent them from reaching
the water.
12.  Remind visitors of water use and recreation regulations.
13.  Inform new neighbors of water quality issues.
14.  Be a good shoreland steward.
15.  GET INVOLVED!
                                      ... from Polk County Assn. of Lakes
                                            Conference - Rice Lake
Kathy Mortensen ... 715.268.6678
826 121st St.
Amery, WI.   54001
fax:  715.268.6678
Email Me:
kathy@lakewapogasset.com
lakewapogasset.com
Officers/Trustees
Membership Application
Lake Assn - 99 Years
 
History
Boating  Regulations
 
townofgarfield.com
MINUTES - Trustee Meetings
Invasive Waterplants

MILFOIL

Whenever your boat is approached
by an authorized patrol boat you
should ...
  • reduce the boat speed to
    "slow-no-wake"
  • yield the right of way to the
    patrol boat.
The operator of a boat shall stop
when requrested to by a law
enforcement officer.

These officers are charged with the
responsibility of providing safety
afloat.  Law violators can expect
enforcement action and
conscientious boaters will find
these officers helpful protectors of
their recreation.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL  
BOATERS TO BECOME FAMILIAR
WITH THE BOATING LAWS FOR
THEIR OWN SAFETY AS WELL AS
THAT OF OTHERS.

Click on the above link to review the
Wisconsin Boating Regulations ...
pamhlets are available from the
Sheriff's Water Patrol, the DNR or at
Mort's Marina.
                                            LAKE WAPOGASSET BEAR TRAP ASSOCIATION   ...   working for you
Law Enforcement ...
"To aid those in distress in our
waters and to assure that
requirements of laws are obeyed".  
 
GET CONNECTED
     ...
Lake Wapogasset Bear Trap Association

CLEAN BOATS - CLEAN
WATER PROGRAM

Do you have as little as
THREE HOURS
per month to help with a
lake project intended to
protect our waters and your
investment in them?  
Volunteers are still needed
to educate boaters who visit
our lakes from other areas.  
Invasive species of aquatic
plants, such as Eurasian
Watermilfoil, and water
borne viruses that kill fish
are spread by boaters who
are not familiar with laws
regarding the cleaning of
boats and equipment.  You
can help in a friendly, low
key manner to educate
boaters at our boat landings.
 

GET ON BOARD TODAY!

RICK BAZILLE - 268-2916

QUESTION:  Can lake residents
pay to have
their frontage sprayed?

ANSWER:     NO !!! ... any spraying
is illegal!
Town of Lincoln  
OUTDOOR
BURNING ORDINANCE
FOR THE
TOWN OF LINCOLN
Garfield Township:  

A new burning ordinance
not only requires a permit for
all open burning, but ALSO
makes it illegal to have open
fires within thirty-five feet of
any named lake, fires wash
into our waters causing
more phosphorus to enter our
lakes and rivers.
The Lake Wapogasset Association was formed nearly 100 years ago after
Dr. James Wallace, president of Macalester College, built a summer home on
the property that is now the YMCA Camp.   He recognized the need for an
organized effort to improve and maintain the water quality of the lake and
gathered neighbors to work together for that purpose.

The Lake Wapogasset/Bear Trap Improvement Association, Inc. evolved from
that small group of people to what it is today.  We are made up of an Executive
Committee, a Board of Trustees and a general membership of almost 500.  
Members are dues-paying individuals or families, owning or renting property on
or within one mile of the lakes; and local businesses who support us through
ads in our publications and other donations.  Our treasury is maintained by
dues, donations and an annual raffle called “The 300 Club”, where ticket
holders have a chance to win a portion of the money collected through monthly
drawings

The main purpose of the Association is to improve and maintain the quality &
safety of our waterways.  There are many knowledgeable and dedicated
members who work with the Wisconsin DNR, Polk County Dept. of Land &
Water, the Wapogasset/Bear Trap Lake Sanitary Sewer District and Garfield &
Lincoln Townships to carry out this mission.  The Lake Association is the
CONNECTION between these organizations and the property owners/ renters
on and around the lake.

ORGANIZED CONNECTION
There is an Executive Committee that includes:  President, First Vice President,
Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and two Members at Large all duly
elected by the general membership.

The Board of Trustees consists of members who have volunteered to
represent the property owners in designated areas of the shoreline and
surroundings.  Each Trustee is the CONNECTION between the Executive
Committee and the general membership.  They meet with the Executive
Committee on a monthly basis May through September.  The general
membership is encouraged and most welcome to attend these meetings to
voice their concerns, questions and ideas.  However, each Trustee will be
happy to convey messages for those who are unable to attend meetings.  

SAFETY CONNECTIONS
The Association will arrange for State-trained Safety Patrol officers who help
enforce safe boating regulations.  There are three patrols: the DNR, Polk
County and our own. The Association will arrange for classes on boat safety for
young and/or new boat operators.  The use of Wisconsin boating & fishing
regulations is strongly encouraged, (violators will be ticketed). These
regulations are available at any business that sells fishing licenses.

The Association also maintains a Neighborhood Watch program that
encourages all of us to be good neighbors and look out for each other and our
properties.  Signs are posted to discourage vandalism and break-ins.  A
monetary reward is offered for the apprehension of vandals or thieves if a
member’s property is so involved.

SPORT & SOCIAL CONNECTION
Various volunteer committees within the Board membership sponsor sporting
and social events.  A “Spring Social” kicks off the season in early May to which
all are welcome; a golf tournament has been held at the Amery Golf Club; boat
races, a sailing regatta and a boat parade are some of the activities sponsored
on 4th of July weekend.  We also sponsor the “Light up the Lake” event (flares
are available from Trustees) that occurs before the fireworks on that weekend.  
The Association is a major contributor to these fireworks put on by the Sanitary
District. We have also been a large contributor to the renovation and
beautification of Wapogasset Park.

STAY CONNECTED
“The Lake Scene” is a periodical created 25 years ago by Kathy Mortensen of
Mort’s Marina.  She is the editor & publisher of the news letter that keeps us
CONNECTED with reports from the Association, details of up-coming events,
free classifieds, recipes, and the wit & wisdom of the Phantom Fisherman.
“The Lake Scene” is distributed, free of charge, by your Trustee who brings
them to your door about twice a month from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

We are also CONNECTED by the Lake Directory which the Association
publishes every year.  It contains names and addresses and phone numbers
of all lake residents (and lots of other good things to know) and is distributed
free of charge to all paid members.  This is also brought to your door by your
Trustee on Labor Day weekend.


You can be CONNECTED to the LAKE WAPOGASSET/ BEAR TRAP
IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION by mailing a membership application to P.O.
Box 345, Amery WI  54001, or by giving it to your Trustee. Further information
can be obtained by calling the current president, Dave Nelson, at 268-8568.


Education/Communications Committee
Diane Resseman
What Pier Owners
Need to Know:  
PIER VIDEO:
How to measure your pier

... everything you need to
know about Wisconsin Pier
Regulations ... follow this link
...
FREE PRACTICE EXAM
BOAT SAFETY ONLINE
test your boat
safety knowledge
President:
Joe Ziglinski
715-268-2101
1st Vice President:
Mike Seidl
715-268-4930
2nd Vice President:
Lee Rickard
268-7204
Secretary:        
Beth Holmgren
715-268-6310
Treasurer:
Jennifer Lefler        
715-268-9656
Lake Improvement:
Lee Rickard
715-268-7204
Long Range
Planning:

Neighborhood
Watch:
Gerald Tessman -  
268-6570
Membership:
Peter Seidl -            
268-2564

LET's PAMPER
OUR LAKES ...

Spring Reminders:
  • Maintain a plant buffer
    along the lakeshore
    even when there is
    riprap.  Cutting grass to
    the water's edge
    encourages runoff.
  • Properly dispose of pet
    wastes.
  • Use only phosphorous
    free fertilizer.  If possible,
    use lake water to water
    lawns and gardens.
  • Keep lakeshore clean of
    wind-blown aquatic
    plants.  If you cut aquatic
    plants, remove them
    from the lake.
  • Don't burn anything on
    the lakeshore that will
    blow into the lake.
  • Don't throw stuff in the
    lakes.
  • Scrupulously observe
    "no-wake" ordinances.
  • Don't bathe in the lake
    with soap.
HELP KEEP INVASIVE
WATERPLANTS
OUT OF WAPOGASSET
AND BEAR TRAP
EURASIAN MILFOIL
Both the Sanitary District and Lake Association are
working cooperatively to better understand and
manage the lakes to mitigate degradation of our
water resource.

A Comprehensive Lake Management plan is being
implemented which establishes strategic direction
for four priority issues.  
#1 to enhance the overall
health and water quality of the lakes
 #2
Implement Aquatic Plant Management plan goals
#3  Prevent introduction of invasive aquatic
organisms  #4 Protect and Improve Fisheries.

"For the last several years the District has worked
with the DNR, water quality experts and the Lake
Association to identify ways to improve our water
quality.  We are now beginning projects that we
believe will have a significant impact on water
quality."

(from Dave Erspamer, Sanitary Dist, President)


The Sanitary District's sewer system has been
around the entire lake since 1978.  The Lake
Association was formed in 1911.  We have over 650
homeowners on Wapogasset & Bear Trap ... a
recent survey indicated their #1 priority is water
quality.   We have a Clean Waters/Clean Boats
program in place at public accesses to the lake.  
The Lake Assn also has a Lake Improvement
Committee, Education and Communication
committee, Long Range Planning Committee -
Neighborhood Watch Program - Water Monitoring
Program. They also sponsor social activities:  
Spring Social, Light Up The Lake, Boat Parade, 4th
Fireworks and 4th of July Runs/Turtle Races.

GREAT WBT Fishing: (according to a 2008
population survey)  walleye, largemouth bass, and
panfish are common in both lakes ... Muskie and
Northerns are also present ... Most abundant is
largemouth bass.  There is a Marina on the Lake
that has dockside GAS, fishing licenses, bait,
tackle, WBT Apparel, Beer, Ice, Pop, Ice Cream, and
a great candy counter for the kids and grandkids!

Wildlife:  Common:  Eagles & Loons ... a 43acre
YMCA Camp peninsula and 20+ acre Bible Camp
provide great nesting areas for the abundant Loon
population.  

Bible Camp:  Sunday morning worship service on
the beach from Memorial Day thru Labor Day.
WATER QUALITY ... #1 PRIORITY
July, 2010

      WAPOGASSET BEAR TRAP
    
Peaceful ... Quiet ... & Friendly!

A public opinion survey was conducted in April '09
... the recreational activity most enjoyed was:
#1 - enjoying the view ...
#2 - appreciating the peace and tranquility ...
#3 - observing wildlife ...
#4 - motor boating ...
#5 - fishing.
 
excerpt from Sanitary Dist. Annual Letter ... 12/10

OVERALL WATER QUALITY ... "I'm sure many of
you noticed that water quality over the past year
was again significantly better than average.  Not
only was the clarity better, but the amount of algae
blooms and length of time that they were present
seemed reduced.  In addition, the curly leaf
pondweed seemed much less prevalent than prior
years.  Thru the continued efforts of the Lake
Association and District, we hope to see what will
likely be a slow, but ready trend towards
improvement in water quality and clarity".  

WHAT YOU CAN DO ... " Again, keep in mind that a
potential significant source of phosphorous is
created every time a person burns near the lake or
uses unapproved fertilizers on your lawn.  
Unapproved fertilizer includes any type that has a
phosphorous content.  Phosphorous is listed as
the middle number on the bag (i.e., 50-20-40).  
The middle number needs to be zero.  Please pay
particular attention to this marking when
purchasing products".  
 BECOME A MEMBER ...

If YOU are concerned with:   water quality, water safety, education,
lake improvement, neighborhood protection and other issues
vital to the well-being of our lakes, please consider supporting
the Lake Wapogasset Bear Trap Improvement Association thru
basic membership, additional donations &/or volunteering.    

The Assn.  provides a forum for member input through trustees
designated for various neighborhoods around the lakes.  Social
Activities including Light-up-the-Lake, The WAPO Runs,  4th of
July Fireworks, and Spring Social are supported by the
Association.  All residents are encouraged to attend monthly
trustee meetings throughout the summer.

Donations above basic membershi pdues are used exclusively
for Lake Improvement Projects.  Your support is appreciated.

                Print out the MEMBERSHIP
            APPLICATION (see link to the left)  

                          ... and mail it TODAY!   
The Lake Wapogasset Bear
Trap Association is a non-profit
organization committed to the
improvement of Lake
Wapogasset and Bear Trap.

Protective/Improvement Projects:
  • Lake Improvement
    Committee
  • Long Range Planning
  • Fish Committee
  • Neighborhood Watch
  • Water Safety Patrol
  • Buoy Team
  • Dam Maintenance
  • Self-Help Monitoring
Social Activities:
  • Spring Banquet
  • Light-Up-The-Lake
  • 4th of July Boat Parade
  • Golf Tournament and
    Social
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
Call Rick Bazille
715.268.2916
NEW:  Trustee Meeting Minutes ... click TAB below
To help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of
our Lake Association, the Association has
printed a book with the theme ... "FOR THE
LOVE OF A LAKE"  ...   The cover states "A
History of the Wapogasset-Bear Trap Lake
Improvement Association and a Look at 100
Years of Life on These Lakes".   To give you
an idea of the content, the Sections in the
book are:  History of the Lake Association
which begins on Page 7.  History of the
Sanitary District on page 59.  Lake
Wapogasset Park and Dam begins on Page
67.  YMCA Camp and Wapo Lutheran Bible
Camp begins on pabe 93.  Hickory Point
Resort on Page 107, and concludes with Life
at the Lake - memories from page 117
through 185.  Many of the articles contain
pictures which depict the earlier years on the
lake.  The book is 8-1/2" x 11, has a
laminated cover with spiral binding which
allows the took to be doubled back if desired.
 The book is priced at $15 to cover the costs
involved, and may be obtained thru your
Trustee or call Gail Tessman - 268-6570 or
Joe Ziglinski - 268-2101.
FIREWORKS:  JULY 3rd   raindate:  July 6th