The following is an update provided by the County for July 1, 2011
Elevation Change from June 10th, 2011 Summer Max
Mendota 849.93 + 0.03 ft - 0.17 ft
Monona 845.18 + 0.06 ft - 0.02 ft
Waubesa 844.92 +0.14 ft - 0.08 ft
Kegonsa 843.23 -0.05 ft - 0.27 ft
We have received 15.39 inches of precipitation since January 1, 2011. This compares to a normal of 15.46 inches for the same time frame.
As lakes are near mid range of their respective water levels, we have been slowly stabilizing flow from one lake to the other. We have decreased flow out of Mendota, Waubesa and Kegonsa as they are near their respective mid range levels.
Our weed scout continues to monitor vegetative growth in the river between Lakes Waubesa and Kegonsa on a weekly basis. Vegetative growth is primarily Wild Celery. We have 7 harvesters on the river and 2 on Lake Monona. At the request of Madison Parks we will begin harvesting vegetation in the Vilas Lagoon next week.
