The World Lake Vision and ecohydrology: case study from Wisconsin, USA

Abstract

The World Lake Vision represents a firm global foundation for lake management across national and cultural boundaries. It provides a set of sustainable use and protection goals for our global water resources. Based on seven principles, the World Lake Vision emphasizes the need for a balance between people, and requires the participation of citizens and policy makers in lake management planning efforts. The recently-completed lake and stream restoration project at Upper Kelly Lake, City of New Berlin, Waukesha County, and Village of Hales Corners, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (USA) forms a case study illustrating the successful application of these seven principles. Upper Kelly Lake is a small drainage lake in an urbanized location, with a stream inlet that has been historically channelized. Through the efforts of the Kelly Lakes Association, Inc., in addition to local and state governments, lake protection and lake management grants were acquired to fund the stream and wetland restoration project described in this case study.