April 10, 2022

Curly Leaf Pondweed work schedules

Duane Silkworth
Startup

Pike Lake Neighbors and the Iron County Land and Waters department are planning Curly Leaf Pondweed pulls on the Turtle River and Pike Lake June 6-11 (organized by Zach Wilson), and Pike Lake volunteer work efforts (organized primarily by Steve Anderson and Duane Silkworth) every other Saturday morning through the […]

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April 10, 2022

Letter from the President 2022

Duane Silkworth
Startup

Dear Pike Lake Neighbors -2022 I would like to acknowledge all of you who have become involved in the Pike Lake Neighbors Invasive Species Work Efforts.  I would like to thank Duane Silkworth, Steve Anderson, Rita Erspamer, Charlie, Sarah, Judy, All of the Board of Directors, Bob Kary of the […]

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September 1, 2021

Updated CLP Map

Duane Silkworth
Startup

Zach Wilson of the Iron County Land and Water Conservation Department sent us an updated interactive map with GPS locations and notes for all CLP locations that we are monitoring. Its embedded on our web page Aquatic Species at Pike Lake, and here. Zach and his crew of summer employees […]

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August 28, 2021

Boat to a Brat Invite

Duane Silkworth
Startup

From Steve Kubacki, President Dear Pike Lake Neighbors, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have joined the Lake Association. I would encourage those of you who haven’t done so to strongly consider doing so. Our goals are simple, Keep and Make Pike Lake […]

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April 28, 2021

CLP Volunteer Signup 2021

Duane Silkworth
Startup

From: Zach Wilson Hello Everyone.  I want to first thank you for volunteering to help out with the Curly Leaf Pondweed project.  I’ve attached a google forms link below that I hope is easy for you to communicate your availability.  Please go to the link and sign up with specific […]

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April 28, 2021

Bylaws, Directors, and Dues

Duane Silkworth
Startup

The Pike Lake Neighbors Inc. organization held the first Membership Meeting on Monday evening, April 26, 2021. Bylaws were officially adopted, and Officers and Directors were elected. President – Steven Kubacki Vice President – Rita Erspamer Secretary – Duane Silkworth Treasurer – Sarah Bourne Director – Steven Anderson Director – […]

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March 31, 2021

Pike Lake Neighbors Recruitment

Duane Silkworth
Startup

As the calendar moves into spring and summer, planning activities for Curly Leaf Pondweed control this year in Pike Lake and the Turtle River are beginning to accelerate.  Your help and participation would be appreciated and very valuable. Late last summer, we established an organization to manage Invasive Species activities […]

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March 3, 2021

Pike Lake Curly Leaf Pondweed Update, Zoom Meeting 3/9/2021

Duane Silkworth
Startup

March, 9th, 6:30 Zach Wilson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86471724968?pwd=N1h4WDlKSTAxREt5Zys3T0dFR2FtUT09 Meeting ID: 864 7172 4968Passcode: KrtH75 Zach Wilson Conservation Specialist Iron County Land and Water Conservation Dept. 607 3rd Ave, North, Hurley, WI, 54534 715-561-2234 zach@ironcountywi.org

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August 26, 2020

Formation of Pike Lake Neighbors

Duane Silkworth
Startup

During an online Zoom meeting Tuesday July 28, 2020, the attendees unanimously adopted the Constitution of Pike Lake Neighbors, Inc.  This officially forms the organization and establishes its name, purpose, and membership criteria.  Ten initial members attended and are enrolled.The adopted constitution, and draft bylaws are on the bylaws page. https://pikelakeneighbors.org/members/bylaws/ […]

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July 30, 2020

CLP and Pike Lake Status

Duane Silkworth
CLP

As reported in the recent letter “Rice/Pike Lake Curly Leaf Pond Weed Pull” from the Iron County Lakes and Rivers Alliance (ICLRA), there has been substantial work this summer to control Curly Leaf Pondweed in Rice Lake, Pike Lake, and the Turtle River. This post focuses on Pike Lake-specific progress, […]

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