1. With the mixed results of ice trying to form on the lake, this is a good time to remind winter lake users about the need to exercise particular care and caution when venturing out on the ice as it begins to thicken. On the following page is some information on General Ice Thickness Guidelines. The MPOA website (wlmpoa.org) also has a video posted on how someone falling through the ice can perform a "self-rescue".
1. The invoice for the USGS Stream Gage on Nippersink Creek at Thompson Road has been received by the MPOA. The $11,140 amount covers the annual fee for the USGS to maintain the stream gage. This gage provides critical information on-line, helping the MPOA make informed lake management decisions on when no-wake or lake closed conditions exist. Thanks to the efforts of County Boad member Louisett Ness, the amount of County Cost-share towards the $11,140 amount has increased this year from $5,000 last year to $7,500 this year.
News from MPOA President Brad Dennison — November is a time to give thanks - and this year we’re especially grateful to everyone who’s been a part of the MPOA, volunteering all of their time and effort to making our community a better place.
This month we’re trying out our new donated AV equipment to help bring additional transparancy to the MPOA meetings and all the hard work we do on your behalf. We hope the more you know and understand the better we’ll all be going forward.
News from MPOA President Brad Dennison — November is a time to give thanks - and this year we’re especially grateful to everyone who’s been a part of the MPOA, volunteering all of their time and effort to making our community a better place. This month we’re trying out our new donated AV equipment to help bring additional transparancy to the MPOA meetings and all the hard work we do on your behalf. We hope the more you know and understand the better we’ll all be going forward. We’re working on new and easier ways to help you get your decals more simply - so stay tuned for that.
1. As always, with autumn approaching, Wonder Lake landowners with lakefront or stream front properties are strongly encouraged to NOT rake their leaves into the water. Raking or blowing leaves into the lake can result in an abundance of decomposing leaves, raising nutrient levels. This, in turn, can trigger unwanted algae blooms and foster increased aquatic weed growth near your property. In addition, as algae and weeds proliferate and eventually die off, they cause bacteria that consume oxygen in the water, which can kill fish and other aquatic life.
The Annual Directors and Delegates meeting is Wednesday, September 25th, 7 p.m. at the MPOA.
Our annual dues continue to be significantly lower than comparable lakes in Illinois. Volunteer efforts in managing, maintaining, and enhancing the lake, as well as supporting our community, all help to control our expenses.
Wonder Lake Ski Team takes 3rd in Nationals!
1. A request for proposal to conduct our annual state required inspections of the Dam and Sediment Drying Facility this fall has been received from the MPOA engineers. The dam inspection has been scheduled for October 18th at 11 am.
2. Efforts to develop a sales market for the dredged sediment continue. The raised garden beds established by the MPOA seem to show that the dredged sediment is very beneficial for plant growth, when compared to different commercially available products.
A Wonderful Celebration of America!
Starting with Venetian Night, Friday July 5th Thank You to all who participated in this year's drizzly Venetian Night!! Everyone around the lake enjoyed the show. We look forward to seeing you and your decorated boats again next year, along with more! The winning boat, chosen by various judges around the lake, was the Wonder Lake Marina Barge. The people on the barge also had a great party happening as they made their way around the lake.
1. A request for proposal to conduct our annual state required inspections of the dam and Sediment Drying Facility this fall has been sent to the MPOA engineers.
2. An engineering plan for renovating the protection of the control shafts operating the sluice gates at the Wonder Lake spillway has been received. The next step is to receive a proposal from the MPOA marine contractor to first remove the existing failed protection, and to then install the new shaft protection.
3. Aging Midwest dams in the news: