Found - Two Tube Floats
In the recent high winds two tube floats blew onshore on the north side of the lake.  If you are missing one or more tube floats, use the contact page to contact us for further information.  (Posted 9/4/2019)

Water Temp 84 Degrees

Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission personnel were out on the lake Monday doing additional water sampling related to a multi-lake study of chloride in lakes.  One measurement was the near surface water temperature of 84 degrees.  Summer is still thriving.  Enjoy.  (Posted 8/6/2019) 

Email From MLAA President

Greg O'Hearn, the MLAA president sent out an email today to Association members (and non-members, if we had an email address) about reports of recent late night loud behavior on Moose Lake.  Please note, the president sent out a "bulk email" to everyone, however our email system takes information from our database and personalizes the emails addressed to each member and sends one email at a time, so it can look like the email was only sent to you... it was sent to everyone.  This is done so as to minimize our email to you getting caught in spam filters due to mass addressed bulk emails.  Check your email for more details.  (Posted 8/6/2019)

Invasive Aquatic Plant Spraying Tuesday June 25th

We have notification from the biologist that Tuesday, June 25th, invasive aquatic plant spraying is scheduled to take place on Moose Lake. Yellow water use restriction notices will be posted close to sprayed areas.  It is possible the schedule could change a bit.  Check here for any updates.  See Aquatic Plant Control questions and answers further down the page for more information.  Note, based on recent observations, it appears spraying will take place mainly in the shallow waters of the south and north bays. Your MLAA dues pay for the weed spraying.  (Posted 6/21/19)

Fire Trucks at Boat Landing

The fire department was having a training exercise at the boat landing Monday evening June 17th.  That was the reason for the fire trucks there.  (Posted 6/19/2019)

Healthy Lakes Conference at Seven Seas

The Healthy Lakes Conference is being held at the Seven Seas Restaurant on Okauchee Lake on Friday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Cost only $20 if registered before June 4th.  For more information, click here.  (Posted 5/28/19)

Lake 61 and 41 Degrees!

Biologists from SEWRPC were on the lake May 29th to do water sampling as part of their multi-year chloride study.  SEWRPC is doing water sampling on a number of lakes in southeastern Wisconsin to study naturally occuring chloride in the water and that coming from winter roadway runoff.  The measured water temperatures were 61 degrees at the top and 41 degrees 60 ft down.  (Posted 5/29/19)

Lost - Raft Barrel 

Lynn Leidel is missing a white 55 gallon drum for their swim raft.  If found, use contact page here and we will provide Lynn's contact info. (Posted 5/27/19)

Aquatic Plant Control - Questions & Answers

From Brian Suffern of Marine Biochemists of Jackson, WI

Q.  When will chemicals be applied to the invasive aqautic plants?

A.  When the temperature of the water is conducive to the invasive species absorbing the chemicals, typically in June.

Q.  How will notification of chemical application be made?

A.  Areas treated will be Posted with yellow Water Use Restriction notices at time of application.  This includes posting at the boat landing.  Here is copy of posting at boat launch in 2018.  Also, it is the intention to post a notice here when we know the chemical treatment is going to occur or has occurred.

Q.  What parts of the lake will be treated?

A.  The areas shown on the DNR application map, or less than that, depending upon actual invasive weed growth observed at time of treatment.  The link to the DNR application can be found in the article regarding the 2019 application on this web page. So for those who only water lawns-irrigation may continue.  For those that water entire landscapes via irrigation systems, I suggest that they water lawns by hand (by garden hose) if they have this capability.   

Q.  What parts of the lake will be treated?

A.  The areas shown on the DNR application map, or less than that, depending upon actual invasive weed growth observed at time of treatment.  The link to the DNR application can be found in the article regarding the 2019 application on this web page. So for those who only water lawns-irrigation may continue.  For those that water entire landscapes via irrigation system, I suggest that they water lawns by hand (by garden hose) if they have this capability.   

Q.  What chemical(s) will be applied?

A.  The active ingredient in either Navigate or Weedar 64 is 2,4-D.   DNR Chemical Fact sheet.

Q. How soon after chemical application to parts of the lake can I go swimming?

A. As for the swimming restriction, it will be 24 hours (swimming can begin morning after treatment).  Please note-this applies to only those areas of the lake where direct treatment occurs-not the entire lake.  Areas treated will be Posted with yellow Water Use Restriction notices. If your part of the lake is posted, then 24 hours after application.

Q.  Can I water my lawn after chemical application to parts of the lake?

A.  As for the irrigation restriction.  The active ingredient in either Navigate or Weedar 64 is 2,4-D.  This is the same active ingredient that is used in many lawn products for broad-leaf weed control (dandelions, etc.).  Thus, it will not harm lawns and has no watering restrictions on Turf.

Q.  Can I water my garden after chemical application to parts of the lake?

A.  However, many irrigation systems are set up to water entire landscapes, including flower beds/vegetable gardens.  While the risk is very slight, 2,4-D may cause injury to these broad-leaf plants.  Thus a 21 day restriction will apply to these areas.   

(Posted 5/18/2019)

Notice of Application for Chemical Aquatic Plant Control on Moose Lake in 2019

As done in prior years, the Moose Lake Advancement Association is preparing an applicataion to the Wisconsin DNR for treatment of invasive aquatic plants (weeds) in Moose Lake in 2019.  This is public notice on our web site.  Other notifications will be made by email or postcard to riparian owners.  Copy of the application is here.  (Thanks Mark Olson!) Note, the amount of spraying will be determined by a biologist observing the actual weed growth.  Other notices will occur prior to actual spraying in early Summer.   (Posted 4/16/2019)

Annual Meeting and Board Elections

The Moose Lake Advancement Association Spring Annual Meeting and elections will be held May 22, 2019 at 6:30 pm at Stone Bank School.  Notification will be sent in email to members soon.  Note, the current slate of nine board members (includes the four officers) intend to run again.  If you have an interest in running for the board, click here and send a message to Greg O'Hearn/President.  (Posted 4/11/2019 - Updated with meeting date on 4/17).

Winter Fun! Third Annual Fisheree and Chili Cook Off - 

      (Changed from Saturday, January 26th to) February 23rd.

      Chilli Cook-off at Kuhtz's General Store 12:00 noon, due to rain!

Details here

Due to forecast cold temperatures and colder wind chills on Jan 26th and Feb 2nd, we are

postponing the Fisheree and Chili Cook-off FOUR weeks, to Feb 23rd the next available

Sat that fits schedules, and hopefully the weather.  Hope to see you there!

Fall Membership Meeting - (Was held - Sept, 2018)

The Moose Lake Advancement Association Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 26th at 6:30 p.m. at Stone Bank School. There will be discussion and voting on Bylaw updates.  The Board will report on high water levels, 2018 weed treatment, social events, finances and more. Note the proposed Bylaw changes will be emailed to you prior to the meeting for your review. 

Handouts for the meeting (print out for meeting, or simply open in your smartphone browser):

• Agenda
• Spring 2018 minutes
• Financial report
• Proposed by-law changes

Not a member of the MLAA?  This is a perfect opportunity to meet the MLAA board and neighbors, ask questions and become a part of the Association.  

New Web Site

This is the NEW official web site of the Moose Lake Advancement Association.  The new web address is an easy-to-remember:  www.MooseLakeWis.com 

This site is still being updated from the old site at:  https://sites.google.com/site/mooselakewis/home .  It make take many weeks to complete the change to this new site.