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Additional Resources
CLMN Web Site: http://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/CLMN and www.uwsp.edu/cnr/uwexlakes/CLMN
CBCW Web Site: http://www.uwsp.edu/uwexlakes
UWEX Web Site: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/uwexlakes
The following resources and many other limnology related books can be found on the web or at your
local or University library. Used text books often can be found at college bookstores for a reduced price.
Understanding Lake Data
This booklet will help you understand how lakes
work and what your data means for your lake.
The CLMN web site can also provide links to
other lake information.
Wisconsin Lakes [PUBL-FM-800 91]
This book published by the Wisconsin DNR lists
Wisconsin’s lakes, their area, depth, if they have
public access, and what fish species they support.
Life on the Edge: Owning Waterfront Property
This book was written by Michael Dresen and
Robert Korth and published by the University of
Wisconsin in 1995. It is an easy to read guide for
waterfront owners and covers topics like septic
systems, wells, and shoreline development. Copies
are available for $10 from University of Wisconsin
Extension Lakes Partnership, College of Natural
Resources, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.
Limnology
This book was written by Charles Goldman
and Alexander Horne and published in 1983 by
McGraw Hill, Inc, New York. It is a basic college
limnology text that covers both lakes and streams.
Limnology
This book was written by Robert G. Wetzel and
published in 1983 by Saunders College Publishing,
Philadelphia. It is a slightly technical college text
which covers many topics in great detail.
Through the Looking Glass...
A Field Guide to Aquatic Plants
This book was written by Susan Borman, Robert
Korth and Jo Temte and published in 1997 by
the University of Wisconsin. It is available from
University of Wisconsin Extension Lakes Partnership, College of Natural Resources, University of
Wisconsin Stevens Point.
Literature Cited
Asplund, T.R. 2000.
The Effects of Motorized Watercraft on Aquatic Ecosystems. Miscellaneous Publication SS-948.
Wisconsin Depart­
ment of Natural Resources,
Bureau of Science Services and University of
Wisconsin, Water Chemistry Program.
Post, G.W. 1988.
A Textbook of Fish Health. TFH Publication Inc.
Larson, G.L. and Buktenica, M.W., 1998.
Variability of secchi reading in an exceptionally
clear and deep caldera lake. Archiv fuer Hydrobiologie. Vol. 141. No. 4
University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute. 1992.
Zebra Mussel Boater’s Guide. University of
Wis­consin Sea Grant Institute, Madison, WI.
Lillie, R.A. and J.W. Mason. 1983.
Limnological characteristics of Wisconsin
lakes. Technical Bulletin (138):1-116. Wisconsin
Depart­ment of Natural Resources, Madison.
Lundquist, J.B. 1975.
A Primer on Limnology. University of Minne­
sota Limnological Research Center, St. Paul,
MN. 28 pp.
Shaw, B.H., C. Mechenich and L. Klessig. 2000.
Understanding Lake Data. University of Wiscon­
sin Extension, Madison, WI. 20 pp.
University of Wisconsin-Extension. 1991.
Storm Sewers: The Rivers Beneath Our Feet.
Univer­sity of Wis­consin-Extension, Madison, WI.
University of Wisconsin-Extension. 2001.
Brown Water, Green Weeds. University of Wisconsin-Extension, Madison, WI. Publication
number GWQ003. Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources, Madison, WI. Publication
number WT-459 2001.
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