Water Quality
Invasive Species Program
Algae & Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae)
- Introduction to Lake Algae and Cyanobacteria – DNR Presentation
- Cyanobacteria – Concerns and Identification — Reference Chart
- Links to Algae & Cyanobacteria Resources – DNR
- Blue-Green Algae – What you need to know
- Blue-Green Algae – Dog Safety
- Blue-Green Algae – Protecting your family
- WI Dept. of Health Discusses Blue-Green Algae
More Reading
Lake Wissota Watershed Map
The water that feeds into Lake Wissota comes from an area much bigger than you might imagine! Check out the watershed map.
What’s Growing In Lake Wissota?
To answer this question, Beaver Creek Reserve Aquatic Director Bre Klockzien and Dailyn, a Beaver Creek intern, could be found on the front of a pontoon gathering plant material and taking depth measurements of the lake. For over a week they dealt with heat, cold, wind and rain as they completed an Aquatic Plant Study of Lake Wissota.
Is it Blue-Green Algae…or Something Else?
Check out this handy quick guide to learn the difference!