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Glacial Lake Grantsburg Properties Burnett Co, Wisconsin Master Plan Glacial Lake Grantsburg Properties Burnett Co, Wisconsin Wildlife Areas 1. Crex Meadows 2. Fish Lake 3. Amsterdam Sloughs January 2016 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources DNR PUB-LF-087 Glacial Lake Grantsburg Properties MASTER PLAN Approved by the Natural Resources Board January 2016 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources GLG Properties Master Plan - January 2016 2 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Cathy Stepp – Secretary Natural Resources Board Preston D. Cole, Chair Terry Hilgenberg, Vice-Chair Gregory Kazmierski, Secretary Julie Anderson William Bruins Dr. Frederick Prehn Gary Zimmer 101. S Webster Street, P.O. Box 7921 Madison, WI 53707-7921 DNR PUB-LF-087 This publication is available on the Internet at http://dnr.wi.gov/ , keyword search “Glacial Lake Grantsburg master plan” The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides equal opportunity in its employment, programs, services and functions under an Affirmative Action Plan. If you have any questions, please write to the Equal Opportunity Office, Department of the Interior, Washington D.C. 20240. This publication is available in alternative formats (large print, Braille, audio tape, etc.) upon request. Please contact the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Facilities and Lands at 608-266-2135 for more information. Cover photo - Crex Meadows Wildlife Area, Burnett County Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources GLG Properties Master Plan - January 2016 3 Master Plan Team Plan Acceptance: Land Leadership Team & Forestry Sanjay Olson, Erin Crain, Tom Hauge, Steve Miller, Dan Schuller, Paul Bruggink, Aaron Buccholz, & Tom Duke - FR Sponsors Paul Bruggink – Northern District Land Representative Frank Trcka –Wildlife Bureau Deputy Director Core Team Steve Hoffman – Property Supervisor Bob Hanson – Northwest Sands Wildlife Biologist Pete Engman – Area Wildlife Supervisor Ryan Magana – Regional Ecologist Beth Kienbaum – Wildlife and Fisheries Property Planner Consulting/Support Team Jay Riewestahl – Forestry Jim Becker – Forestry Kristi Pupak – Natural Resources Educator Kurt Dreger – Interstate State Park Supervisor Kyle Anderson – Governor Knowles State Forest Supervisor Rhonda Kenyon – Real Estate Craig Roesler – Water Resources Bob Hess – Karner Blue Butterfly Recovery Coordinator Mike Zeckmeister - District Wildlife Supervisor Shelly Allness – Tribal Liaison GIS/Map Production Kaylin Helm - GIS Data Services Additional Support Jim Woodford – Natural Heritage Conservation Supervisor Ben Bergey – Parks and Recreation Supervisor Rod Fouks – Forestry Supervisor Diane Brusoe – Lands and Facilities Section Chief Mark Dudzik – Archaeologist Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources GLG Properties Master Plan - January 2016 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Overview Of Plan And Properties ......................................................................... 7 Purpose of the Master Plan ................................................................................................. 7 Tribal Resources on Ceded Territory .................................................................................... 8 Significance of the Properties .............................................................................................. 8 Community Involvement and Partnerships .......................................................................... 10 Chapter 2: Management, Development and Use ................................................................. 13 Vision Statement and Goals .............................................................................................. 13 Section 1: Universal Elements for All Properties ............................................................ 14 Land Management Classifications ..................................................................................... 14 Vegetation Management and Invasive Species Actions ......................................................... 15 Management by Habitat and Forest Type ............................................................................ 17 Barrens ............................................................................................................... 17 Wetlands ............................................................................................................. 20 Forested Habitats ................................................................................................. 21 Recreation Management ................................................................................................... 21 State Natural Areas: Existing and New Overlays ................................................................. 28 General Administration, Policies and Provisions .................................................................. 28 Implementation and Public Communications....................................................................... 35 Section 2: Individual Property Elements ...................................................................... 36 Crex Meadows Wildlife Area (Map Series C) .................................................................... 36 Fish Lake Wildlife Area (Map Series D) ........................................................................... 44 Amsterdam Sloughs Wildlife Area (Map Series E) .............................................................. 48 Chapter 3: Supporting Information (from Regional & Property Analysis) ............................... 51 Regional Analysis ............................................................................................................ 51 Northwest Sands Ecological Landscape at a Glance (WDNR, 2015) ...................................... 52 Biological Resources ........................................................................................................ 54 Current Vegetation – Natural Communities ......................................................................... 57 Landscape Level Priorities ................................................................................................ 60 Socio-Economic Characteristics ........................................................................................ 68 Recreation Resources: Use and Potential........................................................................... 70 Findings and Conclusions ................................................................................................. 78 References and Information Sources .................................................................................... 81 Appendix A: Excerpts from Rapid Ecological Assessment ................................................. 84 Species of Greatest Conservation Need........................................................................ 84 Rare Species and High Quality Natural Communities of the GLG (Glossary) ............... 88 Rare Species and High Quality Natural Communities of the GLG (Table) ..................... 94 Priority Conservation Opportunity Areas—Northwest Sands ......................................... 99 Future Needs ................................................................................................................ 99 Appendix B: MOA with Friends of Crex Association ........................................................ 100 Appendix C: Natural Resources Used By Local Native American Tribes ........................ 108 Appendix D: Crex-Namekagon Barrens Partnership Corridor .......................................... 110 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources GLG Properties Master Plan - January 2016 5 Appendix E: Events, Workshops & Courses at Crex Meadows………………………….....126 Appendix F: Existing and Planned Recreation Management Infrastructure ..................... 116 TABLES 2-1 Land Management Classifications 2-2 Area 1 – Barrens & Wetlands (Crex); Current and Projected Cover 2-3 Area 2 – Rest Area (Crex); Current & Projected Cover 2-4 Area 3 – Dog Training & Artesian Water Access (Crex); Current and Projected Cover 2-5 Area 4 – GLG Headquarters & Special Events (Crex); Current & Projected Cover 2-6 Area 5 – Barrens & Wetlands (Fish Lake); Current and Projected Cover 2-7 Area 6 – Fish Lake Pines; Current and Projected Cover 2-8 Area 7 – Cemetery Buffer (Fish Lake); Current and Projected Cover 2-9 Area 8 – Barrens and Wetlands (Amsterdam Sloughs); Current and Projected Cover 2-10 Area 9 - Blomberg Lake and Woods (Amsterdam Sloughs); Current and Projected Cover MAPS MAP A: REGIONAL LOCATOR MAP B: NORTHWEST SANDS ECOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE MAP C-SERIES*: CREX MEADOWS WILDLIFE AREA MAP D-SERIES*: FISH LAKE WILDLIFE AREA MAP E-SERIES*: AMSTERDAM SLOUGHS WILDLIFE AREA MAP F: CREX-NAMEKAGON BARRENS PARTNERSHIP CORRIDOR SERIES* MAPS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1 = DNR & OTHER LANDS 1A=AERIAL VIEW 2= EXISTING & PLANNED INFRASTRUCTURE 3= EXISTING LAND COVER 4= LAND MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources GLG Properties Master Plan - January 2016 6 Chapter One: Overview of Plan & Properties Overview CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW OF PLAN AND PROPERTIES Purpose and Management Authority The purpose of this master plan is to guide management of the GLG properties towards fulfillment of an established Vision and Goals that will continue to provide high-quality natural resources, recreational experiences, and sustainable timber resources for present and future generations. This plan builds upon the substantial foundation laid by previous master plans, wildlife program guidance, and habitat and biotic inventory work conducted over the
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