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2025 Annual Summary Report
Sunset Lake Association
The Sunset Lake Association is pleased to share our annual accomplishments, reflecting our collective efforts to preserve and improve the health of Sunset Lake. This year, we undertook significant projects, fostered community collaboration, and advanced our mission of maintaining the lake’s natural beauty and ecosystem.
Key Accomplishments
- Education and Professional Development
- Sponsored a member to attend the Wisconsin Rivers and Lakes Convention in Stevens Point, enhancing our knowledge and networking capabilities to benefit lake management.
- Enhanced Mapping and Monitoring
- Continued to map and document GPS coordinates of Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) infestations, improving our ability to monitor and manage this invasive species.
- Fundraising for EWM Management
- Successfully raised over $9,500 to support EWM removal efforts, demonstrating strong community support and commitment to this critical initiative.
- EWM Removal Efforts
- In August, Aquatic Plant Management LLC (APM) conducted three days of Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (DASH) on Sunset Lake. This effort resulted in the removal of 153 cubic feet of EWM.
- Lake Association volunteers played a vital role in removing EWM near the shoreline and collecting fragments left after the DASH event.
- Volunteer Data Collection
- Volunteers collected lake water clarity data, temperature profiles, chemistry, and lake level measurements. This information is submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR) to support long-term lake monitoring and management efforts.
- Grants
- The Board of Directors is continuing to explore grant opportunities that will help reduce the cost of future lake improvement projects.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all members, volunteers, and partners who contributed their time, expertise, and resources to these efforts. Together, we are making a measurable difference in protecting Sunset Lake for future generations.
