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Timeline:

May 2016
Started planning to restore the lake to a minimum depth of 6 feet, rebuild the boat launch area and restore the beach. 

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June 2016
Public information and planning meeting held at Barneveld Library.

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October 2016
Unincorporated non-profit "Friends of  Birch Lake Association" formed. Cost estimate to restore the dam is $170,000. Formal plan submitted to DNR for review. 

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November 2016
Presentations of plan made to Village of Barneveld, Brigham Township, Iowa County Board and other local and area groups. 

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January 2017
Iowa County Board applies and later receives approval for river grant ($10,000 maximum) to commission another study to remove the dam. 

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February 2017

Friend of Birch Lake Association receives approval from DNR for their plan to restore the lake. 

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March 2017

Friends of Birch Lake initiates fund drive. 

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May 2017

Friends of Birch Lake presents plan with funding results to the Iowa County Board.

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The Friends of Birch Lake 

is a tax-exempt, unincorporated, nonprofit association dedicated to saving and improving Birch Lake.

Board of Directors

Douglas Carden, President

Joanne Manteufel, Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer

Rick Anderson, Member at Large

Jen Bronsdon, Member at Large

Marcia Thompson, Member at Large

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