Black Earth Creek Watershed Association Reception
Jun 26, 2021 10:00 AM to
2:00 PM
media release: The Black Earth Creek Watershed Association (BECWA) and community partners are installing interpretive signs along the stream in Cross Plains, Black Earth, and Mazomanie that talk about the stream as an exceptional natural resource, the major challenges that it faces, and protection efforts.
Prior to her recent retirement, Mindy Habecker, Dane County Natural Resources Educator, assisted BECWA and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) on the development of the signs. They cover a range of topics including elements of a healthy stream ecosystem and the value of a nationally known wild brown trout stream next to a large population center.  âThe purpose of the signs is to highlight and communicate to residents, users, and visitors the outstanding qualities of Black Earth Creek and its tributaries. For over 50 years community partners have worked togeth
Credit Love Cross / KLCC
Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission has voted to designate Crater Lake and Waldo Lake as Outstanding Resource Waters. The special recognition provides state protections by preventing activities that could potentially harm water quality at either lake.
The commission, which oversees the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, voted 4-0 Thursday for the new designations.
In announcing the recognition, Oregon DEQ Director Richard Whitman said “Crater Lake and Waldo Lake are unique and invaluable treasures for Oregonians and the world. Their crystal clear clean waters represent the best of Oregon’s natural beauty. By designating the lakes as Outstanding Resource Waters, Oregon s Environmental Quality Commission is assuring that these special places will remain unspoiled for present and future generations.”
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Prevents activities that could potentially harm their crystal clear waters
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) Two remarkably clear and internationally known bodies of water in Oregon – Crater Lake and Waldo Lake – now have additional state protections, after action taken Thursday by the Environmental Quality Commission.
“Crater Lake and Waldo Lake are unique and invaluable treasures for Oregonians and the world,” said DEQ Director Richard Whitman. “Their crystal clear, clean waters represent the best of Oregon’s natural beauty. By designating the lakes as Outstanding Resource Waters, Oregon s Environmental Quality Commission is assuring that these special places will remain unspoiled for present and future generations.”