Lake Arbutus Association
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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, |
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Donations |
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| 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? | |
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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 |