Lake and River Ecology
Aquatic Plants and Organisms and Why We Love Them featuring Breanna Crane
Breanna Crane, Water Resource Biologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, will discuss lake and river plants and how these plants interact in the ecosystem. She will explain why we need them to keep your lake healthy. Health Lakes Conference September 24, 2026.
Managing Ecology from a Lake Organization Perspective - A Sanitary District Approach at Managing a Lake to Achieve Optimal Ecological Balance with Dakota Koepp
Dakota Koepp, Lake Operations Supervisor, Lake Pewaukee Sanitary District, discussed their approach to managing lake ecology for optimal balance.
To Shield or to Contain: Matching AIS Prevention Strategy to the Waterbody with Jake Utrie, CD3
Jake Utrie, VP Operations CD3, discusses whether or shield or contain aquatic invasive species to slow the spread of AIS in a waterbody. This case demonstrates how teamwork helped to build a framework for decisions and prioritizing limited resources for clean up. Healthy Lakes Conference, September 24, 2026.
Environmental Stewardship and Surface Water Solutions with Dawn Klodd, Aquarius Systems
Dawn Klodd, Marketing Administrator, Aquarius Systems, shares how aquatic vegetation, debris, sediment, shorelines, and water flow impact the function of our waterways. She will share practical approaches that address specific challenges while supporting habitat and health of the waterways. Healthy Lakes Conference September 24, 2026.