Project Update — Carstens Lake Water Quality Improvement Project

The Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP), Stantec, and the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point (UWSP) are collaborating to improve water quality in Carstens Lake and Lake Michigan. A study identified high phosphorus levels in Carstens Lake, leading to the construction of an offline sedimentation basin and the use of UWSP's sorption technology to reduce contamination. The project aims to protect the lakes, create wildlife habitat, and diversify land use. Construction is set to begin in fall 2023 with two years of monitoring. LNRP also plans to enhance a degraded wetland area for additional water quality benefits and habitat value.

NewsletterLakeshore Natural Resource PartnershipMay 25, 2023Sorption Technology, LNRP, Stantec, University of Wisconsin, UWSP, Carstens Lake, Lake Michigan, Land Use, Wetland, Manitowoc County Lakes Association, MCLA, Kyle Herrman, Pine Creek, Fund for Lake Michigan, UWGB, UWGB-Manitowoc, Spring Newsletter 2023