Committee History
The Lac du Flambeau Town Board established the Town Lakes Committee in March 2005. The committee consists of 15 residents, including representatives of the Lac du Flambeau Tribe. Through this vehicle the town and tribal governments have worked cooperatively toward dealing with the problem of aquatic invasive species (AIS).
The committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month, April through November. The public are encouraged to attend the meetings and to volunteer to work on combating AIS.
Committee Structure
The committee exists under the direction and supervision of the Lac du Flambeau Town Board. The committee proposed bylaws to the town board. The board approved bylaws provide the structure for committee operations.
The agenda of the first committee meeting each spring includes the identification of proposed members and the election of the committee leadership team. The town board receives the recommendation of the committee and votes to establish committee membership for the current year. Interested town residents are strongly encouraged to consider joining the committee and provide volunteer hours working on activities planned by the committee.
In 2006 the town board appointed fifteen committee members. Of these, four officers were appointed including John Bartosz, President; Larry Krull, Vice-President; Guy David, Secretary; and Joy Hanser, Treasurer. Gretchen Watkins served as the representative of the Tribal Department of Natural Resources. Committee member Norm Wetzel agreed to manage the 2006 grant received from the WDNR and to head the committee to apply for another grant for 2007.
Standing Rules of Operating (adopted April 18, 2007)
Committee Priorities
The first two summers of the existence of the committee were heavily focused on educational activities and inspecting boating equipment at specified boat landings located in the township. It
has been determined by the committee that education of the residential and non-residential users of our lakes is our top priority. This is based on the belief that the best way to prevent or detect the invasion of exotic aquatic species into area waters is through the vigilance and responsible actions of every person who uses the lakes. Therefore, the committee has focused heavily on training, distribution of related literature, and extensive personal contacts.
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