Let It Snow

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Snowmobile Season is coming

If snowmobiling is your thing, you'll want to stop by the Associated Snowmobile Clubs of Eau Claire County, Wisconsin's Website. They'll keep you up to date on trail planning, events, trail conditions, safety classes, and more. They also have a list of snowmobile clubs in Eau Claire County. Check them out!
Associated Snowmobile Clubs of Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

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Deer count down in 2009

Joe Knight Leader-Telegram: As expected, deer registrations were down opening weekend of the nine-day deer gun season.
Statewide registrations were down 25 percent. Registrations for the 19-county state Department of Natural Resources West Central Region, with headquarters in Eau Claire, were down 27 percent. Full Article Deer tally down statewide from '08
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Like Lefse?

WEAU.com - If you're Norwegian, you've probably rolled up a few pieces of lefse in your day. Countryside Lefse Company in Blair is putting lefse on thousands of tables and in stores across the U.S. and keeping the tradition of this treat alive.
Marshall Olson, the owner, took us on a tour: Full story

Countryside Lefse Company is in Blair, WI Check out their website www.lefse.com

New Map Shows Deer Population Estimates

Weekly News Article by the Central Office Wisconsin DNR

MADISON – An online color map [PDF] that compares estimated deer populations to population goals offers a view into how population estimates are used to determine season structures.

The color-coded map of Wisconsin’s deer management units (DMUs) assigns a color to a deer management unit in one of four categories according to population estimates: more than 20 percent below population goals; within 20 percent plus or minus of population goals; 20 to 40 percent above goals; and more than 40 percent above goals.

Populations determine structure.

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Full Article

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Hunters Brag Board

Would you like to see how the hunting is in Eau Claire? Check out the Brag Boards at WEAU Channel 13 Eau Claire - and see happy hunters show off their prizes!

Big Buck Brag Board 09

Snow in October!!

Eau Claire received an inch of snow over the weekend - the first time that much snow fell in October since 2002. Average temperatures for this time of year range from highs in the high 50s to lows in the high 30s, with any snow not appearing until the very end of the month.

Although many folks are divided on whether or not this is a good thing - one thing is certain: in Wisconsin, you need to be ready for anything.

Local Law enforcement officers are reminding folks to be aware of icy and frost covered roads espeically during the morning commute.

More rain/snow showers are due this week, with a slight warming of temperatures expected this weekend into next week.

Eau Claire County Fall Colors 40% to Peak

TravelWisconsin.com's Fall Color Report is your best source for the lowdown on leaf conditions. Reporters from across Wisconsin continuously update this page, so check back often!

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Fall has come, take a drive see the colors and relax.

Want to enjoy the bright hues of tree leaves on a color-splashed fall day? This autumn, you'd better take in the color while it lasts.
Trees that turn color in fall need rain, and stress relief

Eau Claire County Wisconsin Outdoor Report as of September 17, 2009

Wisconsin continued to experience some unseasonably warm and mild conditions in the last week, with no additional rainfall. Most of the state has now gone without measurable rainfall so far this September. Current fire danger has risen to moderate statewide, and a number of wildfires have been reported in the last week. Fall color is picking up with the Department of Tourism Fall Color Report (exit DNR) now listing about half a dozen northern counties at between 25 and 50 percent peak colors. Fall officially arrives next week with the autumnal equinox on Tuesday.

Water temperatures have remained in the upper 60s to low 70s on most Northwoods lakes and the pleasant weather has kept many anglers out on lakes and rivers, with fishing been generally good. Musky fishing continues to be a big draw and action has been generally good, with nearly all musky anglers seeing fish and having follows, and numerous catches of mid-size fish have been made. Artificials such as bucktails and top-water baits continue to the favorite lures. Walleye success continues to improve with some decent catches reported from on and around mid-depth structure and gravel bars.
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Smart Growth Wisconsin

Good or Bad....Smart Growth is upon us! The Comprehensive Planning Law was passed as part of the 1999-2001 Wisconsin biennial budget. Although sometimes referred to as the Smart Growth Law, the Comprehensive Planning Law does not actually dictate how or where development will occur. Those decisions are left to local communities.
I have enclosed in this link assembled by the State of Wisconsin concerning this very important issue.
Smart growth Factsheet

Wisconsin Floodplain

If you're thinking of buying a property that is or may be located in a floodplain - this article will tell you what exactly a floodplain is and help you know what to look for.

Floodplains

Floodplains are normally dry or semi-dry land areas to which water naturally flows as water levels rise. Floodplains are typically found near rivers, lakes and the coast; however, many of Wisconsin's flood-prone lands are simply low-lying areas or depressions where water naturally collects when it rains.

Click here for tips when buying possible floodplain property The following information may be helpful for those who are looking to purchase property that may be located in a floodplain area

The above information is from the Wisconsin Realtors Association of which I am a proud member!

Wisconsin Lakefront Zoning Rules

Here's a great article explaining Wisconsin's Lakefront and Shoreland Zoning.

Wisconsin Shoreland Zoning Rules

With over 15,000 inland lakes, 50,000 miles of rivers and streams, and 1000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, water plays a key role in shaping the physical and cultural identity of Wisconsin. Boasting of quiet trout streams, wild rivers and streams, and inland lakes and wetlands created by ice-age glaciers, Wisconsin is blessed with a tremendous number and variety of water resources. Providing a necessary source of food and transportation, these water resources played a key role in the settlement of Wisconsin by Native American tribes and early settlers. Today, our water resources continue to play a vital role to local economies, natural habitats, and recreational activities.

To read all the requirements click here
Minimum Statewide Shoreland Zoning Standards

This information comes directly from the Wisconsin Realtors Association of which I am a proud member!

Property Rights Wisconsin

This information comes directly off of the Wisconsin Realtors Association Website

Private Property Rights

"Property" is more than just the physical thing—the land, the bricks, the mortar—it is also the sum of all the rights and powers incident to ownership of the physical thing. It is the tangible and the intangible. Property is composed of constituent elements and of these elements the right to use the physical thing to the exclusion of others is the most essential and beneficial. Without this right all other elements would be of little value.' " -- Dickman v. Commissioner, 465 U.S. 330, 336 (1984).

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