Lake Arbutus Association

Accomplishments

 The Association is currently working with the Clark County Land Conservation Department is addressing Shore Land Restoration
The Association is currently monitoring water quality
Association Board Member Johnson is in the forefront of Fire Wise, an educational program to address the High Fire Hazard area around Lake Arbutus
Association Board Member Jim Beale installed and maintains a web cam purchased by the Association. The camera is mounted on the dam, Internet is provided by NAH, Camera can be controlled by members
The Association is instrumental in informing members of current events, such as possible park expansions, fish releases, zoning issues,
Hosts an annual winter Chili feed
Hosts an annual Fall Festival
Association Board Members Johnson and Beale orchestrated a response stopping an error in zoning for flood plain that may have cost members in increased flood insurance 
Association was in the forefront of informing the membership and public on the recent dam renovation and lake drawdown including public meeting
 In Partnership with the Hatfield Sportsman's Club Implemented a Lake Grant 
Participated in the Hatfield Fun Days Parades taking a First and Second Place
Hosted the Dam Holiday a celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the start of the Hatfield Dam construction
The Association hosted Clean Boats Clean Water classes and conducted boat ramp inspections
The Association sponsored a Boater Safety class qualifying about 13 people for a Boaters Safety certificate
Signed the boat ramps with rules of the no wake within 100 foot of docks
Maintains a outside bulletin board for announcing Association and local events
The Association maintains a web site with current information on lake activities along with events surrounding the lake,

Donations

 
Hatfield Fire Department  for hoses for the new fire engine $500
Hatfield Sportsman's Club handicapped accessible pier  $1000
Clark County Emergency Management warning siren. $500
Fireworks?  
   

 

Speakers/Training

Clark County Land Conservation Matt Zoschke County Conservationist
Ice Safety Mark Smith  Association Member, (City of La Crosse Firefighter/La Crosse Dive Team)
Law Enforcement from Jackson and Clark County
Fire Wise/DNR/Merrilan Fire Chief
DNR
Clark County Planning, Zoning, Survey and Land Information Steve Kunze Administrator