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The top graph shows the water level of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage (TFF) for the year 2016 and 2017, Maximum Summer Drawdown and the functional Utilization Level on a weekly basis. The lower graph shows the trend of the TFF Discharge Rate in cubic feet per second on a weekly basis for 2016 and 2017 and the mandated Minimum Discharge Rate. The water levels throughout 2017 open water season equaled or exceeded our Elevation Targets. Rainfall during the open water season in 2017 coupled with Xcel Energy’s management of the TFF ensured water levels that benefitted recreational utilization of the TFF.
TFF Water Level Graph 2017 (66kb)
The WDNR is proposing an amendment to the Master Plan for the Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters Area (TFSWA) that would permit the construction of new ATV trails in the area. You can go here to get more information – information on proposed changes to the TFSWA Master Plan. As you may know, we surveyed our members in 2014 about this and other issues. You can go elsewhere on our website to find a detailed synopsis of this survey. Because over 80% of our members opposed new ATV development in the TFSWA, we have taken the position to oppose such a development.
Elsewhere on our website you can read a copy of a letter that we recently sent to the DNR on this issue. We have also informed our legislators about this issue.
We encourage everyone to complete this online or mail-in questionnaire Questionnaire at the bottom of this page. The DNR will consider written and online responses to their survey, but even more important are for people to write detailed letters giving reasons for opposing the proposals. Just a paragraph or two will carry far more weight than a survey response. All responses must be received by Feb. 4. Send all communications on this issue to John Pohlman – LF/6, WI DNR, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707‐7921,John.Pohlman@wisconsin.gov.
Click the link below to view our letter to the DNR regarding potential Amendments to the TFSWA Master Plan.
The 2014 Recreational Use Survey (“the survey”) was conducted during July and August of 2014. The survey was initiated by the Association’s Board of Directors in order to obtain measurable input and opinion from members on the topic of potential new or expanded recreational activities inside the Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters Area (TFSWA). Survey results were analyzed with oversight from a (retired) professional survey analyst. Survey results will allow the Board to more clearly represent the interests of members.
The 2014 Recreational Use Survey of the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage and Trude Lake Property Owners Association is now available online here.