Public Input Form: Chippewa Flowage Joint Agency Management Plan Update

Have Your Voice Heard

In 2000, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), United States Forest Service (USFS) and Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (LCO) ratified the inaugural Chippewa Flowage Joint Agency Management Plan. The plan was collaboratively developed to provide information and guidelines for each party to consider in planning, designing and implementing management activities on their properties and other areas within their respective jurisdictions in the area. The DNR, USFS and LCO are now working together to review and update the plan and are seeking input on public use of the flowage as well as opportunities and challenges to consider in an updated management plan.

To learn more about the Chippewa Flowage and the process to update the management plan, visit the DNR website: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/fl/PropertyPlanning/ChippewaFlowage

Complete and submit this form to provide your input. Questions or comments can be directed to any of the contacts listed below.

René Buys, DNR Property Planner
608-982-1688 / ReneJ.Buys@wisconsin.gov

Brett McConnell, LCO Environmental Specialist
715-634-0102 (ext. 7726)/ Brett.McConnell@lco-nsn.gov

N. Ginger Molitor, USFS District NEPA Planner
715-638-0272 / Nicole.G.Molitor@usda.gov

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* 1. Which of the following best describes how often you visit or recreate at the Chippewa Flowage? Choose one.

I have never visited or recreated at the flowage.

I visit or recreate an average of 1-2 times per year at the flowage

I visit or recreate an average of 3-5 times per year at the flowage

I visit or recreate an average of 6 or more times per year at the flowage

Other (please specify)

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* 2. When you are at the Chippewa Flowage, WHAT DO YOU TYPICALLY DO? Select all that apply. Use the "Other" option to list additional activities that apply.

Bird, wildlife, or nature watching

Boating (motorized)

Boating (non-motorized)

Camping

Fishing

Gathering wild edible foods

Hiking

Hunting/Trapping

Picnicking

Snowshoeing

Snowmobiling

Swimming

Other (list any that apply)

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* 3. From the activities you selected above, what ONE activity would you say is most important to you. In the next question, share WHY it is most important to you.

Bird, wildlife, or nature watching

Boating (motorized)

Boating (non-motorized)

Camping

Fishing

Gathering wild edible foods

Hiking

Hunting/Trapping

Picnicking

Snowshoeing

Snowmobiling

Swimming

Other (please specify)

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* 4. WHY is the activity you selected above important to you?

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* 5. Is there anything else you would like to share about the activities you participate in while at the flowage? For example, current or future conditions, opportunities, or challenges?

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* 6. Below are some topics included in the current Chippewa Flowage Management Plan, which was adopted in 2000. Now that the plan is being updated, in your opinion, WHICH TOPICS ARE MOST IMPORTANT FOR THE CHIPPEWA FLOWAGE TODAY? Select all that apply. Use the "Other" option to list additional topics you think are important.

Development (e.g., residential, resort/hotel, etc.)

Enforcement of laws and bylaws

Fishery (e.g., fish stocking, regulations, etc.)

Land and resource management (e.g., forest management, prescribed fire, scenery, etc.)

Protection and preservation of cultural sites/resources

Protection and preservation of wildlife (e.g., habitat, endangered, threatened, and sensitive species, socially and culturally important species, etc.)

Recreation opportunities (e.g., camping, day use, watercraft use, trails, etc.)

Shoreline erosion

Water resources (e.g., water quality, aquatic plant/invasives, etc.)

Other (list any that apply)

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* 7. For the topics you selected above, it would be helpful to understand WHY they are important to you. For example, are you thinking about future opportunities or challenges related to the topic(s)? Do you have specific concerns or things that you value related to the topic(s)?

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* 1. Which of the following best describes how often you visit or recreate at the Chippewa Flowage? Choose one.

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* 2. When you are at the Chippewa Flowage, WHAT DO YOU TYPICALLY DO? Select all that apply. Use the "Other" option to list additional activities that apply.

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* 3. From the activities you selected above, what ONE activity would you say is most important to you. In the next question, share WHY it is most important to you.

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* 4. WHY is the activity you selected above important to you?

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* 5. Is there anything else you would like to share about the activities you participate in while at the flowage? For example, current or future conditions, opportunities, or challenges?

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* 7. For the topics you selected above, it would be helpful to understand WHY they are important to you. For example, are you thinking about future opportunities or challenges related to the topic(s)? Do you have specific concerns or things that you value related to the topic(s)?

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* 8. Is there anything else you would like to share about the Chippewa Flowage?