GLSD Nears Completion of WPDES Construction Project

In August of 2025, the GLSD began construction on DNR-mandated phosphorus compliance upgrades at our Wastewater Treatment facility on County Rd TT and on our new parcels along County Rd T in the Town of Princeton. The construction of a new lift station, storage pond, and irrigation infrastructure has positioned the GLSD to meet current and long-term future wastewater nutrient limitations set forth by the State of WI. We are currently in the final stages of the construction and have begun spr...
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County K Marsh Carp Barrier Replacement Project

The GLSD is excited to announce the receipt of over $260,000 in State and Federal grants to replace the County K Marsh (CKM) carp barrier and undertake habitat & shoreline improvements within the marsh. Believed by the DNR and the Lake Management Team the first step in restoring the CKM to a clear water, healthy wetland community, the barrier replacement project has been in the works by the District for 3+ years. We will provide additional project information as we get closer to the Fall 20...
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GLSD Spring 2026 Update

On April 1st, Dr. Dale Robertson of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), presented the annual “State of the Lake” to the GLSD Board of Commissioners, several members of the GLA staff and Board of Directors, as well as the Lake Management Planning (LMP) Team and members of the public. The focus of this annual presentation was for Dr. Robertson to provide an overview of water quality in Green Lake 2025 compared to past years, and the nutrient loading (specifically phosphorus) into the lake from the...
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Update on GLSD Wastewater Permit Compliance and Future Sewering

DNR WPDES PERMIT COMPLIANCEAs mentioned in previous newsletters, the GLSD is required to meet new, stringent wastewater discharge requirements set forth by the State of WI. The District is working closely with the WIDNR on several different methods to use our treated wastewater as irrigation waters on nearby fields. The District is committed to this option as it is both the most environmentally friendly, but also the most cost effective. Costs associated with the planning, site evaluations, des...
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GLSD is now on Facebook

In order to reach residents of the District more efficiently regarding time-sensitive issues such as garbage collection, beach advisories, etc., the GLSD can now be found on Facebook. Additionally, fromtime to time we will be posting information about our Conservancy Properties, various programs we manage, and general lake information. Please check us out.
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2022 Summer in Review

The summer of 2022 was beautiful on Big Green Lake. The minimal snow cover in our area last winter caused limited spring runoff to the lake. Additionally, we saw a very gradual warming of the lake itself along with limited spring and early summer rainfall. These factors helped to create better water quality in 2022 than we’ve seen in many years on Big Green Lake. These observations are reinforced by 2022 USGS water sampling results that showed in-lake phosphorus levels dropped to around 15.5...
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What Do Your GLSD Tax Dollars do for Green Lake?

In the last 60 years, the lake has faced negative impacts from increased shoreland development, intensive agriculture throughout the watershed, the advent of harmful aquatic invasive species, increasingly intense rainfall events, and many of the wettest years on historical record. These are significant challenges to overcome. As we work to meet our long-term water quality goals of a roughly 50% reduction in phosphorus loading to the lake, these are some of the programs the GLSD operates to help...
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2022 State of Green Lake Report

On April 11th, Dr. Dale Robertson of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), presented the USGS’s annual “State of Big Green Lake” to the GLSD Board of Commissioners and the Lake Management Planning (LMP) Team. The purpose of the meeting was for Dr. Robertson to provide an overview of the recent water quality in Green Lake, nutrient loading (specifically phosphorus) into the lake from the watershed, as well as provide an overview of his conclusions from the Lake Study recently completed by the USGS,...
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Rain Gardens: Your Personal Contribution to a Cleaner Green Lake

As mentioned briefly in our spring newsletter, the GLSD currently has a wonderful cost share program rain gardens in addition to shoreline restoration. A newer conservation practice, rain gardens are becoming popular nationwide as many landowners look to limit stormwater runoff from their properties. WHAT IS A RAIN GARDEN?Rain gardens are sunken gardens planted with wildflowers and other native plants that collect and soak up rainwater, mainly from the roof of a house, garage, or driveway. T...
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