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Friends of Cherokee Marsh
Preserving and Restoring Watersheds and Wetlands
Resources for learning about and becoming involved with watershed preservation
and restoration.
The
Effects of Large-Scale Pumping and Diversion on the Water Resources of
Dane County, Wisconsin. All about ground-water flow into and around
the Yahara Lakes and the effects of development and increased water use.
From USGS.
Responses
to Urbanization. Changes in ground water, stream flow, and lake levels
in response to development in the Yahara Lakes basin. This article
is from LakeLine,
a publication of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS). The
Winter 2005 issue contains this article and several more about Madison's
lakes.
Landscaping for Waterfront Property
Lakescaping
for Wildlife and Water Quality. A book about how to plan and plant
a diverse waterfront landscape. From the Minnesota DNR.
Mapping and Monitoring
Carp Barriers
Every spring, large numbers of carp swim into the marsh from Lake Mendota
to spawn. Their feeding and spawning uproot aquatic plants and sediments,
cause erosion, and cloud the water. Some locations have successfully
used carp barriers to keep carp out of sensitive waters. Would a carp
barrier at the north end of Lake Mendota help the marsh?
- Effect
of Common Carp on Aquatic Restorations. Natural history of carp
and descriptions of control methods, including carp barriers. From
the University of Minnesota's Department of Horticultural Science.
- Electric
Fences for Fish? Describes an electric carp barrier in Lake Seminole,
Florida. The barrier allows boats to pass through. From Auburn University's
Department of Agriculture.
Pervious Concrete Pavement
Pervious concrete pavement, also known as porous concrete, captures
stormwater and allows it to seep into the ground, recharging groundwater,
reducing stormwater runoff, and meeting EPA stormwater regulations.
Using pervious pavement can lower overall project costs and results
in more efficient land use by eliminating the need for retention ponds,
swales, and other stormwater management devices.
Should new developments near the marsh use pervious concrete paving?
More information.
Eco-corridors
Home
on the Range: A Corridor for Wildlife. Eco-corridors can provide
passage for wildlife between habitats that are otherwise disconnected.
From The New York Times. Requires a subscription or 1-time payment.
Smart Growth to Protect Water Resources
Publications from the EPA.
Invasive Species
Information
about garlic mustard and why the Madison
Area Weed Warriors and others are removing it in Cherokee Marsh
Conservation Park and elsewhere.
Future
Wetland Invaders: Plants to Watch for. From the Wisconsin Wetlands
Association.
Local
Dane County Conservation League.
One of Wisconsin’s oldest volunteer organizations dedicated to conservation.
Madison Audubon Society.
Sponsors birding trips in the marsh and works to save and restore
natural habitat. Owns Goose Pond Sanctuary north of the marsh.
Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin
supports public conservation priorities throughtout Wisconsin.
River Alliance of Wisconsin.
The web site includes a Watershed
Advocate Toolkit.
Wisconsin Wetlands Association.
A statewide organization focused on wetland protection.
Yahara Fishing
Club. Supports habitat improvement and protection projects.
National/International
The International Crane Foundation
is based in Baraboo and helps to sustain habitat for cranes worldwide.
Sandhill cranes nest in the marsh.
The Land Trust
Alliance promotes voluntary private land conservation to benefit communities
and natural systems.
Elected Representatives
for the Watershed Area
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