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Shoreland Educator The Land Use Education Center Cooperative

1 Speakers List for Shoreland Issues For Lake Organizations & Other Conservation Groups May 2001 Compiled by: Lynn Markham, Land Use and Shoreland Educator The Land Use Education Center Cooperative Extension and College of Natural Resources University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

2 Speakers List for Shoreland Issues 2001 Below is a list of shoreland issues and knowledgeable people who may be able to speak to your organization. Please note that some of the speakers are statewide while others cover a limited geographical area. The contact list at the back of this packet contains the title, geographical area, phone number and address for each speaker. Shoreland issues included in this list: 1) How Shoreland Development Affects Water Quality 2) How Shoreland Development Affects Fish, Wildlife and Their Habitats 3) How Shoreland Development Affects Natural Shoreline Aesthetics 4) Shoreland Ordinances: Management Strategies and Tools 5) Shoreland Incentive Programs 6) Shoreland Educational Programs 7) County Water Classification Projects 8) How Citizens Can Influence Local Land Use Decisions 9) Lake and River Grant Opportunities 10) Shoreland Restoration 11) Recreational Use Conflicts: Boating, Other Surface Water Use and Piers 12) Formation of Lake Associations and Districts 13) Septic Systems Water Quality Impacts & Regulations 14) Basic Lake Ecology and Management 15) Introduction to Limnology: Why All Lakes Are Not Alike and How the Lake Classification Process Accounts for These Differences 16) Wisconsin s Public Trust Doctrine 17) Managing Your Shoreline and Shallows to Protect Water Quality and Wildlife Habitat 18) Wetlands 19) Water Levels 20) Shoreland Zoning and Your Forest Land Note Please contact the speakers at least one month ahead of time to check on their availability. Speakers can be more effective if you provide them with some background about your group, their interests and current issues. Speakers may require a certain audience size in order to make the best use of their time. It will be your responsibility to advertise the event and arrange the logistics including audio-visual equipment. 1

3 Speakers for each shoreland issue: An asterisk (*) after a speaker s name indicates that there is a description of their presentation included in the contact list following their name. 1) How Shoreland Development Affects Water Quality Statewide speakers: Mike Dresen, Tamara Dudiak, John Hagengruber, Bob Korth, Lynn Markham*, Carrol Schaal, Donna Sefton, Jo Seiser*, Susan Tesarik*, and Carmen Wagner. Local speakers: Jim Cahow, Matthew Davis*, John Haack, Bill Klase, Darren Lochner, Gretchen Messer, Catherine Neiswender, Gregory Sevener, Buzz Sorge, Jeffrey Thornton, Suzanne Wade, Jennifer Wudi and DNR Water Management Specialists. 2) How Shoreland Development Affects Fish, Wildlife and Their Habitats Statewide speakers: Mike Dresen, Tamara Dudiak, John Hagengruber, Bob Korth, Lynn Markham*, Carrol Schaal, Donna Sefton, Jo Seiser*, Susan Tesarik*, and Carmen Wagner. Local speakers: Jim Cahow, Matthew Davis*, John Haack, Bill Klase, Darren Lochner, Gretchen Messer, Buzz Sorge, Suzanne Wade, Jennifer Wudi and DNR Water Management Specialists. 3) How Shoreland Development Affects Natural Shoreline Aesthetics Statewide speakers: John Hagengruber, Bob Korth, Donna Sefton, Susan Tesarik* and Carmen Wagner. Local speakers: John Haack, Bill Klase, Darren Lochner, Gretchen Messer, Catherine Neiswender, Charmaine Robaidek, Gregory Sevener, Buzz Sorge, Jeffrey Thornton, Jennifer Wudi, County Zoning Administrators and DNR Water Management Specialists. 4) Shoreland Ordinances: Management Strategies and Tools Statewide speakers: Michael Dresen, Tamara Dudiak, John Hagengruber, Bob Korth, Lynn Markham*, Susan Tesarik* and Carmen Wagner. Local speakers: Catherine Neiswender, Jeffrey Thornton, Jennifer Wudi, County Zoning Administrators and DNR Water Management Specialists. 5) Shoreland Incentive Programs Statewide speakers: Michael Dresen, Nancy Hill* and Carroll Schaal. Local speakers: John Haack and Buzz Sorge. 6) Shoreland Educational Programs Statewide speakers: Michael Dresen, Tamara Dudiak, Bob Korth, and Carroll Schaal. Local speakers: Matthew Davis*, John Haack, Karl Kostrosky, Darren Lochner, Catherine Neiswender and Jennifer Wudi. 7) County Water Classification Projects Statewide speakers: Michael Dresen, Bob Korth, Lynn Markham*, Carroll Schaal, Donna Sefton and Susan Tesarik*. Local speakers: Karl Kostrosky, Buzz Sorge, Jeffrey Thornton, Jennifer Wudi and County Zoning Administrators. 8) How Citizens Can Influence Local Land Use Decisions Statewide speakers: Michael Dresen, John Hagengruber, Lynn Markham*, Carroll Schaal, Donna Sefton and Susan Tesarik*. Local speakers: Buzz Sorge, Jeffrey Thornton, County Zoning Administrators and DNR Water Management Specialists. 9) Lake and River Grant Opportunities 2

4 Statewide speakers: Michael Dresen, Tamara Dudiak, Bob Korth and Carroll Schaal. Local speakers: Gregory Sevener, Buzz Sorge, Jeffrey Thornton, Jennifer Wudi and County Zoning Administrators. 10) Shoreland Restoration Statewide speakers: Mike Dresen, Carrol Schaal, Susan Tesarik*, and Carmen Wagner. Local speakers: Matthew Davis*, John Haack, Bill Klase, Karl Kostrosky, Darren Lochner, Gretchen Messer, Catherine Neiswender, Buzz Sorge, Suzanne Wade, Jennifer Wudi, County Zoning Administrators and DNR Water Management Specialists. 11) Recreational Use Conflicts: Boating, Surface Water Use and Piers Statewide speakers: Michael Dresen, Tamara Dudiak* and Bob Korth. Local speaker: Jeffrey Thornton. 12) Formation of Lake Associations and Districts Statewide speakers: Mike Dresen, Tamara Dudiak*, Bob Korth, Donna Sefton and Carmen Wagner. Local speakers: Buzz Sorge, Jeffrey Thornton and Jennifer Wudi. 13) Septic Systems Water Quality Impacts and Regulations Local speakers: Gregory Sevener, Buzz Sorge and CeCe Tesky*. 14) Basic Lake Ecology and Management Statewide speaker: Donna Sefton. Local speakers: Buzz Sorge and Jennifer Wudi. 15) Introduction to Limnology: Why All Lakes Are Not Alike and How the Lake Classification Process Accounts for These Differences Statewide speakers: Lynn Markham and Susan Tesarik. Local speakers: Charmaine Robaidek, Buzz Sorge and Jennifer Wudi. 16) Wisconsin s Public Trust Doctrine Statewide speaker: Tamara Dudiak*. 17) Managing Your Shoreline and Shallows to Protect Water Quality and Wildlife Habitat Local speakers: DNR Water Management Specialists. 18) Wetlands Local speakers: DNR Water Management Specialists. 19) Water Levels Local speakers: DNR Water Management Specialists. 3

5 Contact List This section contains General roles of speakers in shoreland management Statewide speakers Local speakers County Zoning Administrators DNR Water Management Specialists General Roles of Speakers in Shoreland Management: UW-Extension Specialists Interpret University research to help people make informed decisions for their communities. Share experiences from other communities with similar challenges. UW-Extension Basin Educators - Provide leadership for science-based educational programs regarding land and water resources. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Lake Management Coordinators Administer lake and river grants, water quality monitoring, water resource planning and management activities, and educational programs. DNR Water Management Specialists Administer state water regulation permit programs related to activities in the water through public education and enforcement. Provide comment regarding county shoreland ordinances and related decisions. Zoning Administrators Administer county shoreland, comprehensive, sanitary and related ordinances through permit programs, public education and enforcement. Wisconsin Association of Lakes (WAL) Preserve and protect lakes, their watersheds and ecosystems, promote public policy, advance education and promote local leadership. Regional Planning Commissions Assist with mapping, water classification and shoreland ordinance drafting. Statewide Speakers: Michael Dresen Director, Land Use Education Center Stevens Point office mdresen@uwsp.edu Tamara Dudiak Lakes Specialist with UW-Extension Stevens Point & Madison offices tdudiak@uwsp.edu Description of issue 11: Recreational use management - The potential to manage recreational use through pier and surface use ordinances is explored through a discussion of permissible types of regulations (in view of relevant case law and statutory language) and specific community examples. Description of issue 12: Lake districts and lake associations - Gain power through organization! This talk will focus on the different organizational forms that are currently operating across the state of Wisconsin, the method of formation, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and the potential each group offers in terms of stewardship and resource protection. Description of issue 16: This talk will discuss the origins and evolution of the Public Trust Doctrine and its current application in the State of Wisconsin. 4

6 John Hagengruber Shoreland/Floodplain Planner with Department of Natural Resources Madison office Description of issue 20: Overview of shoreland management program, forestry BMP's, and examples of how counties are incorporating flexibility into their forestry-related regulations. Nancy Hill President of the Green Lake Association Coordinator of the Revitalization of Shoreland Vegetation Project Description of issue 5: The Revitalization of Shoreland Vegetation Project (RSVP) is dedicated to preserving/restoring the native vegetation on the shores of Big Green Lake, where waterfront properties are quite developed. To accomplish this goal, state, county, and local government agencies, as well as schools, businesses, volunteer organizations, and private individuals, effectively joined forces. Today, RSVP conducts workshops for property owners, realtors, and landscapers to teach sound shoreland management, hosts annual public tours of shoreland restoration demonstration sites on both public and private properties, provides cost sharing for restoration projects, certifies businesses in shoreland restoration, and offers the services of a Shoreland Restoration Specialist to riparians and businesses. Bob Korth Lake Specialist with UW-Extension Stevens Point office, specializes in lake groups bkorth@uwsp.edu Lynn Markham Shoreland and Land Use Educator with UW-Extension Stevens Point office lmarkham@uwsp.edu Description for issues 1 and 2: The number of shoreland dwellings has more than doubled on lakes north of Highway 29 from 1965 to 1995 (Northern Initiatives study). This presentation explains how this development has affected the water quality and wildlife habitat of our lakes and streams and provides examples of what communities are doing to protect their lakes for future generations. Description for issue 4: Nearly half of Wisconsin s counties have recently updated their shoreland ordinances to address current challenges and reflect the results of new research. This presentation can be tailored to provide you with options for updating your ordinance to solve local problems Description for issue 7: Why have nearly half of the counties in Wisconsin chosen to tailor the management of their lakes and streams rather than using the historical one-size-fits-all approach? This discussion will describe how the process has worked in numerous counties, how citizens have been involved, and the resulting public policies. Description for issue 8: Have you ever seen a local project that you were concerned about but not known what to do? This presentation focuses on how and when citizens can become effective participants in local land use decisions. Carroll Schaal Lake Partnership Team Leader with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Madison office schaac@dnr.state.wi.us 5

7 Donna Sefton Executive Director of Wisconsin Association of Lakes Madison office Description for issue 8: The Wisconsin Lakes Partnership (Wisconsin Association of Lakes, DNR, and UW-Extension) has developed a new 10-year strategy for protecting and restoring Wisconsin lakes. This presentation focuses on how citizens can help carry out the strategy, Protecting in Partnership: The Legacy of Wisconsin Lakes by becoming a Friend of Wisconsin Lakes and working with the Wisconsin Association of Lakes in its stewardship to protect the environmental and economic sustainability of our lakes. Jo Seiser Water Resources Consultant with Wisconsin Association of Lakes Stevens Point office wal@coredcs.com Description for issues 1 and 2: Margin of Error is a slide program showing the importance of the shallow water and land interface of Wisconsin lakes. This ribbon around lakes is important habitat to plants and animals that live all or some of their life cycle in the water. The presentation by UWEX has examples of local research showing lake changes from development. Susan Tesarik Classification Outreach Coordinator with Wisconsin Association of Lakes Madison office stesarik@execpc.com Description for issues 1, 2 and 3: Rampant waterfront development can change the very character of our lakes - from wild and scenic gems to just another piece of suburbia. However, communities have an important opportunity to make wise decisions about the density, pattern, and types of development and recreational use that is accepted at our waters today in order to maintain the character and value of our lakes and streams for tomorrow's children. This presentation covers some of the studies that show impacts of development and ways that we can save the lakes. Description for issue 4: Water Classification provides counties an opportunity to make wise decisions about the density, pattern, and types of development that is accepted at our waters in order to maintain the character and value of our lakes and streams for future generations. So, how'd they do that? This process can be presented as six shoreland management tools. Description for issue 7: Susan can provide a discussion of why counties are choosing to classify their lakes and streams rather than using the historical 'one-size-fits-all' approach for shoreland management, how the process has worked in numerous counties (including how citizens have been involved), and shoreland ordinances which have been implemented to protect water quality, wildlife habitat and natural aesthetics. Description for issue 10: Waterfront property owners can help their lakes greatly by restoring their shorelines with natural vegetation. The result can be beautiful, adding value to your property, as well as beneficial, adding wildlife habitat and pollutant buffering to your lake. This presentation covers some of the basics: why shoreland restoration is helpful to your lake, restoration options, and how to get started. Carmen Wagner Shoreland Zoning Specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Madison office wagnec@mail01.dnr.state.wi.us 6

8 Local Speakers: Jim Cahow DNR Water Resources Management Specialist, Lakeshore Basin Sturgeon Bay office, limited to Door, Kewaunee, and Manitowoc Counties Matthew Davis UW-Extension, Basin Educator for Natural Resources - Upper Chippewa River Basin Ladysmith office, regional speaker matthew.davis@ces.uwex.edu Description for issues 1 and 2: A short presentation based on relevant research findings and other materials that show how the cumulative impacts of development affect water quality without being readily apparent. Things that homeowners and local government can do to minimize these impacts will be highlighted. Description for issue 6: A short presentation highlighting programs that other groups have adopted to get the message out and who's out there to help them. Description for issue 10: The basics of how to do a successful restoration project, including an educational component. John Haack UW-Extension Basin Educator for St. Croix Basin Spooner office, prefers to stay in St. Croix Basin john.haack@ces.uwex.edu Bill Klase UWEX Basin Educator for Headwaters Basin Rhinelander office, regional speaker william.klase@ces.uwex.edu Karl Kostrosky Bayfield County Zoning Administrator Bayfield office, limited to northwest Wisconsin zoning@bayfieldcounty.org Darren Lochner UW-Extension Basin Educator for Lower Chippewa Basin Eau Claire office, regional speaker darren.lochner@ces.uwex.edu Gretchen Messer UW-Extension Basin Educator for Milwaukee & Sheboygan Rivers Milwaukee office, regional speaker gretchen.messer@ces.uwex.edu 7

9 Catherine Neiswender UW-Extension Basin Educator for Fox Wolf Basin Oshkosh office, limited to Fox Wolf Basin Gregory Sevener Wastewater Specialist with the Department of Natural Resources Peshtigo office, limited mainly to Marquette County Buzz Sorge Lake Management Coordinator with Department of Natural Resources Eau Claire office, regional speaker CeCe Tesky Rusk County Zoning Administrator Ladysmith office, limited mainly to Rusk County Description for issue 13: Focus on water quality issues (ground and surface), diseases, types of systems, types of failure and need for maintenance. Jeffrey Thornton Principal Planner (Environment) with Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) Milwaukee office, prefers to stay in Milwaukee-metro area or Kenosha, Racine, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha, and Walworth counties ext. 237 Suzanne Wade Rock River Basin Educator with UW-Extension Jefferson office, limited to Rock River Basin Jennifer Wudi Lake Management Coordinator with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Rhinelander office, limited to Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln Oneida, Price, Taylor and Vilas counties

10 County Zoning Administrators The following list of zoning administrators and their staff are responsible for compliance with shoreland zoning and septic system ordinances in their counties. Although these zoning administrators have not volunteered to be speakers, community education is key to ordinance compliance. They are often the single best source of information about ordinances, appeals, and proposed and current development projects. County Zoning Administrator Phone Adams Phil McLaughlin (608) Ashland Lawrence Hildebrandt (715) Barron Paul Flottum (715) Bayfield Karl Kastrosky (715) Brown William Bosiacki (920) Buffalo Nate Sampson (608) Burnett James P. Flanigan (715) Calumet DuWayne Klessig (920) Chippewa Doug Clary (715) Clark Jay Shambeau (715) Columbia Micheal Stapleton (608) Crawford John Paul Rybarczyk (608) Dane James E. Gregorius (608) Dodge David E. Carpenter (920) Door David W. Sautebin (920) Douglas Steve Rannenberg (715) Dunn Micheal Helgeson (715) Eau Claire James M. Erickson (715) Florence Rich Wolosyn (715) Fond du Lac Sam Tobias (920) Forest Pam LaBine (715) Grant James Nemo (608) Green Diane K. Updike (608) Green Lake Scott A. Rogalsky (920) Iowa Scott Godfrey (608) Iron Joe Bisenius (715) Jackson Terry A. Schmidt (715) Jefferson Bruce Haukom (920) Juneau David Donnelly (608) Kenosha George E. Melcher (414) Kewaunee Glenn Selner (920) La Crosse Jeff Bluske (608) La Fayette Stephen Hubner (608) Langlade Rebecca J. Frisch (715) Lincoln Daniel J. Miller (715) Manitowoc Michael Demske (920) Marathon James F. Burgener (715) Marinette John Lefebvre (715) Marquette Thomas Onofrey (608) Menominee Dan Stdenbock (715)

11 Monroe Wesley Bangsberg (608) Oconto Peter Conrad (920) Oneida Steven R. Osterman (715) Outagamie Timothy P. Roach (920) Ozaukee Steven L. Narveson (262) Pepin John Egli (715) Pierce James Kleinhans (715) Polk Gary Spanel (715) Portage Stephen D. Brazzale (715) Price Kevin Krause (715) Racine Arnold L. Clement (262) Richland Harriet Pedley (608) Rock James Forrestal (608) Rusk CeCe Tesky (715) St. Croix Steven D. Fisher (715) Sauk Steve Sorenson (608) Sawyer William A. Christman (715) Shawano Patrick M. Vaile (715) Sheboygan Michael J. DeMaster (920) Taylor Lawrence G. Peterson (715) Trempealeau Reed McRoberts (715) Vernon Trent M. Strang (608) Vilas Dawn Schmidt (715) Walworth Gene Kovacs (262) Washburn Craig Conroy (715) Washington Paul E. Mueller (262) Waukesha Dale R. Shaver (262) Waupaca David L. Rosenfeldt (715) Waushara Mark Schumacher (920) Winnebago Robert Braun (920) Wood Gary Popelka (715)

12 DNR Water Management Specialists The following list of water management specialists may testify regarding shoreland zoning issues and are responsible for administering the permit program for in-water activities. Although these individuals have not volunteered to be speakers, community education is key to public support and compliance with their programs. County Water Management Specialist DNR Office Telephone Adams Rhonda Kenyon Wisconsin Rapids Ashland Duane Lahti Brule Ext 107 Barron Dan Harrington Cumberland Ext 108 Bayfield Duane Lahti Brule Ext 107 Brown Shelley Garbisch Green Bay Buffalo Mark Schraufnagel Black River Falls Buffalo - Mississippi River Dave Pericak LaCrosse Burnett Ed Slaminski Spooner Calumet Mike Hanaway Mishicot Calumet - Lake Winnebago & tributaries Kristy Rogers Oshkosh Chippewa Dan Koich Eau Claire Clark Mark Schraufnagel Black River Falls Columbia Jeff Schure Fitchburg Crawford Jean Unmuth Dodgeville Dane Cami Peterson Fitchburg Dane - Northwest Corner Jeff Schure Fitchburg Dodge Dan Hunt Horicon Door Crystal Olson Sturgeon Bay Douglas Mike Goettel Superior Dunn Dan Koich Eau Claire Eau Claire Dan Koich Eau Claire Florence Liesa Nesta Woodruff Fond du Lac (drains to Lake Michigan) Mike Hanaway Mishicot Fond du Lac Kristy Rogers Oshkosh Forest Jayne Wade Rhinelander Grant Tom Boos II Dodgeville Green Tom Boos II Dodgeville Green Lake Shawn Eisch Wautoma Iowa Tom Boos II Dodgeville Iron Dan Houston Park Falls Ext 102 Jackson Mark Schraufnagel Black River Falls Jefferson S I-94 Mike Halsted Janesville Jefferson N I-94 Dan Hunt* Horicon Juneau Rhonda Kenyon Wisconsin Rapids Kenosha Dave Meyer Sturtevant Kewaunee Mike Hanaway Mishicot LaCrosse Dave Pericak LaCrosse Lafayette Tom Boos II Dodgeville Langlade Gary Bartz Antigo Ext

13 Lincoln Gary Bartz Antigo Ext 3111 Manitowoc Mike Hanaway Mishicot Marathon Keith Patrick Wausau Marinette Robert Rosenberger Peshtigo Marquette Shawn Eisch Wautoma Menominee Scott Koehnke Shawano Milwaukee Heidi Hopkins Milwaukee Monroe Cory Carter LaCrosse Oconto Robert Rosenberger Peshtigo Oneida Jayne Wade Rhinelander Outagamie Shelley Garbisch Green Bay Ozaukee - N Cedar Sauk Rd Kathi Kramasz Plymouth Ozaukee - S Cedar Sauk Rd Cherie Weiloch Milwaukee Pepin Dan Koich Eau Claire Pepin - Mississippi River Dave Pericak LaCrosse Pierce Eunice Post Baldwin Pierce - Mississippi River Dave Pericak LaCrosse Polk Dan Harrington Cumberland Ext 108 Portage, Northern Keith Patrick Wausau Portage Rhonda Kenyon Wisconsin Rapids Price Dan Houston Park Falls Ext 102 Racine Shayne Heyel Sturtevant Richland Jean Unmuth Dodgeville Rock Mike Halsted Janesville Rusk Jon Kleist Ladysmith St. Croix Eunice Post Baldwin Sauk - East of Hwy 12 Jeff Schure Fitchburg Sauk - West of Hwy 12 Jean Unmuth Dodgeville Sawyer John Spangberg Spooner Shawano Scott Koehnke Shawano Sheboygan Kathi Kramasz Plymouth Taylor Jon Kleist Ladysmith Trempealeau Mark Schraufnagel Black River Falls Trempealeau - Mississippi River Dave Pericak LaCrosse Vernon - West of Hwy 14/ 27 incl. Mississippi River Dave Pericak LaCrosse Vernon - East of Hwy 14/27 Cory Carter LaCrosse Vilas Liesa Nesta Woodruff Walworth Pam Schense Milwaukee Annex Washburn John Spangberg Spooner Washington Ben Callan Milwaukee Waukesha - North of Hwy 18 Geri Urban Milwaukee Annex Waukesha - South of Hwy 18 Pam Schense Milwaukee Annex Waupaca Scott Koehnke Shawano Waushara Shawn Eisch Wautoma Winnebago Kristy Rogers Oshkosh Winnebago - downstream of Lake Winnebago Shelly Garbisch Green Bay Wood Rhonda Kenyon Wisconsin Rapids

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