Lakes

Integrated Nowcast/Forecast Operation System for Yahara Lakes

Salt and sand contribute greatly to lake and stream pollution, click here for helpful winter tips for maintaining a low salt diet for your pavement.

Dane County Land Conservation 2010 Erosion and Stormwater Control Newsletter
With another construction season upon us, the Land Conservation Division would like to remind everyone of Dane County's Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Ordinance and inform you of recent regulatory changes. Please take a moment to read the 2010 newsletter.

Click here to view current lake levels

The Town of Westport is a member of the Madison Area Municipal Storm Water Partnership (17 central Dane County
municipalities, Dane County and UW–Madison), which submitted a storm water discharge permit to the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Rather than applying for the permit individually, these municipal entities joined
forces to save time, money and resources. Their web site, www.myfairlakes.com, has a plethora of information on how
citizens’ daily activities can have a positive impact on Dane County ’s water resources.

Click to learn about Dane Waters: A Reflection Of Us All DVD

Plant Dane! Cost Share Program Makes Native Plants Available at Greatly Reduced Prices

Easy and effective tips for leaf clean up to help Dane County’s lakes, rivers and streams

Information on Spiny Water Flea

Stopping Aquatic Hitchhikers
The DVD, "Stopping Aquatic Hitchikers" is a movie about the daunting problem of non-native plants and animals. A copy of this movie is available in DVD format at the Town Administration Building. You may view a preview of the movie by clicking here.

Yahara Waterways Water Trail Guide
Dane County has developed a 44-page color guidebook that gives an interpretive view of the history, the culture and the environmental diversity that is found on and along our lakes, the Yahara River, and their environs.

Put Your Sidewalk on a Low Salt Diet