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Native Plant Demonstration
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Save the LAKE together!


     The Rice Lake Rotary Club is sponsoring a Native Plant Demonstration Project with the mission of raising public awareness of the impact of runoff to our lakes and rivers from pesticides and other debris.  Take a look around this site to learn the benefits of a natural habitat lake and consider this as a link to on-line resources to learn more on how you can be proactive in improving the water quality of Rice Lake.

 

     This project consists of planting native plants on the boulevard at the corner of Knapp and Main St. in Rice Lake.  The plants include species that grow well under trees or canopies, provide interesting flowers and also provide nice borders along the edges of properties.  We have brochures available for you to preview the different types of plants used in this demonstration.  The brochures are available at the Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce or by sending a request to Rice Lake Rotary, P.O. Box 321, Rice Lake, WI.54868

  Rice Lake Pictures
This photo of Rice Lake is courtesy of TripAdvisor" 

 

Natural Habitat along the lakeshore has many benefits.  Here are just a few:

 

  • Improving Water Quality
  • Reducing Lawn Care
  • Reducing Pesticide Use/Cost
  • Attracting Birds and Butterflies
  • Increasing Property Value
  • Improving Local Fishery
  • Geese are distracted from Shorelines with Tall Native Plants
  • Stabilizing shorelines
  • Slowing run-off
  • Creating a safe environment for people and pets

 

 

Rice Lake Photos
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                 YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

 

Plant native plants along your shoreline.  Here are some resources:

 

University of Wisconsin Extension:

 http://www.clean-water.uwex.edu

 

Rice Lake, Lake Protections and Rehabilitation District

  http://www.rllakedistrict.org

 

Wisconsin Association of Lakes

http://www.wisconsinlakes.org

 

Langlade County

http://www.lrrd.co.langlade.wi.us

Keywords: zoning shoreland

 

 

Video Information online at:  http://www.bluethumb.org

 

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/runoff.rg

  

 

Other ways you can make a difference:

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  • Rain Gutters direct flow away from the lake and into a rain barrel for infiltration
  • Drain Tile, perforated plastic pipe, allows infiltration.
  • Path Diversions divert water across the paths or driveways at intervals using pipes or channels.
  • Infiltration Trenches capture water next to pole buildings and garages.
  • Rain Gardens, sunken gardens planted with native flowers capture runoff and add beauty to your yard.
  • Rain Barrels save rain water from the roof to water plants.