Lake has Crested

776.86 and dropping, slowly.

Anyone flooded??

Mark Your Calendars

On Thursday, Dec 15th at 6:00pm

Then Rock County Board of Supervisors will conduct a Public Hearing to consider their amended ordinance on imposing Slow NO WAKE orders on the Rock River.

The Public Hearing will allow citizens to express their support and/or concerns regarding at what level SNW is imposed.

RKLD worked collaboratively with the RC Corp. Counsel, drafting their ordinance to comply with state statutes.  However, a county committee chose to ignore RKLD's effort to establish a reasonable level for SNW.

RKLD opposes the county and Town of Fulton's level of 777.5 for SNW.

We have been, and will continue to, post data presented to the county committee here on the RKLD website that justifies a higher trigger for SNW - insuring all user groups are treated fairly and personal property is protected.

At 777.5, there is no justification for a SNW order to be in effect.

More will be posted and emailed as we approach Dec 15th, including phone numbers for you to call if you are unable to attend the public hearing.

This will be the last opportunity for property owners, business owners and other user groups of Lake Koshkonong and the Rock River to express their concerns on limiting use and enjoyment of our shoreline property.

Look at your shoreline today!

On Nov 1st - Lake level was 775.36 (approx DNR Winter Drawdown Target Level)

Today - 776.97 (approx what the RKLD summer request/litigation level should be...)

Inflow from Jefferson Dam jumped from 547 cfs to 2090 cfs - nearly 4 fold increase.

This demonstrates  2 issues; 1. Lake Koshkonong rises much faster than it drops, and 2. Today's lake level should be held at this level year-round when possible.

No one is flooded or near flooded.

No one's shoreline is in jeopardy.

And Slow No Wake orders are arbitrary and subjective.  Because no one is boating this weekend, there will be no SNW at 777.5 - BUT, if we were approaching Memorial Day weekend, 777.5 would be strictly enforced.

Why?  What is magical or measurable about SNW at 777.5?

Koshkonong's Buckhorn Supper Club on TV

Tomorrow, Friday, November 18^th, NBC15 Madison Early Morning show will be showing a short feature on the Buckhorn.  The feature airs at 5:40 and 6:40am.  We were one of 4 of the most popular Supper Clubs in the  Madison viewing area.  Charlie Shortino visited us last week, and will be showing the segment.  We hope you have a chance to see it.  It will later be available for viewing on their web site, under the Morning Show.

Chico and Dawn Pope

Safety Chain OUT

Caution at the Indianford Dam - the safety buoys are out.

Both wicket gates are now closed.