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Shallow Lakes Workshop - February 27, 2010
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On Saturday, February 27, VLAWMO hosted a Shallow Lakes Workshop. Two nationally known experts in lake ecology spoke about shallow lakes and their management. Particpants also played The Watershed Game which allows people to better understand how different interests should work together to reach water quality goals for our lakes, streams, and rivers. The slides used by our tow speakers are listed below. The workshop was also videotaped and will be broadcast on local cable channels in the near future. Also, VLAWMO will obtain copies of the show aired on cable which we will be able to loan out to interested parties who could not attend the workshop.
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- Shallow Lake Ecology
Joe Bischoff - Wenck: Joe Bischoff is an Aquatic Ecologist with Wenck Associates, Inc. in Maple Plain. Joe has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Cincinnati and a Master’s Degree in Ecology from the University of Louisville. Joe’s graduate work focused on Nitrogen cycling in Adirondack watersheds focusing on the effects of acidic deposition on wetland systems. From there, Joe moved to Oregon to work for an environmental research firm and focused on watershed assessment, salmon habitat restoration, and acid rain effects on lakes. Joe moved to Minnesota in 2001 and began working on TMDLs, lake management, and water quality management. Over the past seven years, Joe has focused on lake management issues especially shallow lakes. Joe is currently coordinating the next Shallow Lake Forum to be held in Chaska in early April.
- Vegetation, Fish Surveys, and Management in Shallow Lakes
Steve McComas from Blue Water Science: Steve McComas has been working on lakes for over 25 years and has written two books on lake management. He has a master's degree from Texas Christian University and the University of Minnesota and is the owner of Blue Water Science, a 2-person lake management firm in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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