Eau Claire Lakes Conservation Club

06/11/2026

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06/08/2026

Coming up THIS Saturday at 10 am. Rifle Range Rd. June 13th.

05/28/2026

Attention-LOWER EAU CLAIRE

It's time to tackle the Curly-leaf Pondweed population in Lower Eau Claire Lake. This year a second diver assisted suction harvester, lovingly referred to as BAISS II (Barnes Aquatic Invasive Species Sucker) will make its maiden voyage on Lower Eau Claire Lake.

We need property owners on Lower Eau Claire Lake, Cranberry Lake, and Eau Claire River to take notice. We need Volunteers. Divers cannot operate the suction harvester without volunteers on board.

Remember, for every shift completed, volunteers will receive a ticket into a drawing at the end of the season.

Please take note of the schedule below.

SEE MAPS.
Please note the red areas on the map images showing the known locations of CLP. Please try to avoid these areas and stop the spread of invasive species.

https://townofbarneswi.gov/volunteer/

05/22/2026

Just a reminder folks….

Quick reminder going into the busy weekend regarding the pontoon trailers:

The trailers are owned by the Eau Claire Lakes Conservation Club, and all rental money goes directly back to the club. We are simply the pickup/drop-off location & collect the money for the club.

Please remember:
▪️We cannot reserve or hold trailers
▪️We cannot guarantee availability
▪️We do not know when a trailer will be returned
▪️Trailers are strictly first come, first serve
▪️We cannot back up the trailers for you

Our bartenders and staff are also unable to leave during busy shifts to check availability. If a trailer is in the lot, it’s available. If it’s gone, it’s being used. The club is graciously providing trailers for public use and our staff is taking time to answer your questions, so let’s remember to be friendly! 😊

05/21/2026

The club had an extra special meeting on Monday. We we very happy to Honor these two exceptional people who have devoted over 30 years to the Conservation Club. Thank You both so very much Mike and Sam Frelichowski!

05/15/2026

Busy day today for the Conservation Club. Volunteers building Bluebird and Wood Duck houses for the Taste of Barnes.

04/24/2026

Really sorry to have to do this again, but the Trap Shooting Lessons need to start at 8am. We were notified that there is going to be a controlled burn at 10. AGAIN… Trap Shooting Tomorrow at 8 am.

04/15/2026

****UPDATE**** due to incoming weather we will postpone the Trap Shooting Lessons until April 25th, at 10am. Let’s hope for some better weather!

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10/31/2025

Eau Claire Lakes Conservation Club Meeting Minutes October 2025
President: Fred Kawell
Vice President: Ron Kalla, Treasurer: “Sam” Frelichowski
Secretary: Susan Jansen
Agenda October 2025
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Attendance Sign-up
4. Barnes Area History
5. Treasurer’s Report – Sam
6. Secretary’s Report – Sue
7. September minutes approved
8. Correspondence - Thank you from Carol LeBreck regarding the dock repair on her property used by the LEEP program for water study.

Old Business Updates
• Rifle range - Bill, Rich, Mark
Repairs made, enough targets remain for the first shoot next year. Bill reported bow targets still up, some replacements needed in the future.
• Trap shoot - Mark
Trap shoot will start up in May.
• Walleye committee - Brian
Successfully stocked 6,000 extended growth walleyes in the Upper using the club volunteers and boats, 4,000 were dumped at the Upper landing. Volunteers stocked 9,500 extended growth walleyes in the Lower.
• Tomahawk Lake Park - Fred
Item moved into 2026 for May.
• Signage for Tomahawk snowshoe trail - Fred
No info yet, 2026.
• Eau Claire River canoe landing - Matt (DNR)
Matt talking to the owners of the two properties to see about establishing a landing.
• Town and club liaison - Tim F
Will discuss in the director’s report.
• AIS update
New pontoons available to replace the existing leaking pontoons on the BAISS boat. New boat purchase being explored, $17,000. Still negotiating the price, no offer was made. New boat to be used on Lower and Middle, while the current BAISS to be used on Upper and Sandbar. AIS committee is still working on grants to cover costs, along with other revenue sources.
New Business
• Directors yearly report
Brian, Cindy, and Tim Friebe presented a recap of this year’s accomplishments and recommendations for 2026.
• Audit report
Fred made a motion to approve the audit report, Tim F seconded, motion approved.
• Meeting site change for 2026
New meeting location. The April meeting, and future meetings, will be held at the Barnes Town Hall.
• Schedule buoy removal, KDF boxes, pontoon trailers
Buoys have been removed on the Middle. Fred will call to remove pontoon trailers, KDF boxes to be removed this week, Wednesday, October 22, volunteers to meet at the clubhouse, 9:00.
• 2026 projects
Fred to send out emails this winter asking for volunteers for club projects: Mooney Dam, fish cribs, Tomahawk Lakeshore improvement, construction of bird and bat houses.
Election of Officers
Nominating Committee recommended these candidates:
• Tom Sermersheim, treasurer - Motion made by Ted, second by Suzanne, motion approved.
• Fred Kawell, president - Motion made by Cindy, second by Ron, motion approved.
• Ron Kalla, vice president - Motion by Joan, second by Brian, motion approved.
• Susan Jansen, secretary - Motion by Cindy, second by Tom, motion approved. Cindy nominated Brian for another term as director, seconded by Joan, motion approved.
Current Directors and Terms
Directors serve for 3 years:
• Brian Johnston, term 2026 - 2028 (new term starts 2029)
• Tim Friebe, renewal in 2026, term 2027-2029 (new term starts 2030)
• Cindy Boles, renewal in 2027, term 2028-2030 (new term starts 2031)
Because a new officer was elected, information needs to be updated on all accounts including two savings accounts, one checking, and two Certificates of Deposit. Current signers are club president, Fred Kawell, vice president, Ron Kalla, secretary, Susan Jansen, and treasurer, Samara Frelichowski. New signers are club president, Fred Kawell, vice president, Ron Kalla, secretary, Susan Jansen, and treasurer, Tom Sermersheim. The change of treasurer from Samara Frelichowski to Tom Sermersheim is being directed to the bank.
Open
Rick Podevel recognized for his donation of time to repair and maintain the pontoon.
Motion to adjourn, second by to, motion approved.
Attending: Cindy Boles, Tim Friebe, LeeAnn Friebe, Jeanne Urban, Ted Urban, Brian Johnston, Joan Kawell, Mark Mulder, Rich Norberg, Bill Graham, Tom Sermersheim, Tom Menard, Diane Menard, Suzanne Kalla, Ronald Kalla, Mike Frelichowski, Sam Frelichowski, Fred Kawell, Susan Jansen.

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10/21/2025

*Reposting the Club's membership form* Do you know someone who may want to join this awesome club? Maybe someone new to the area? Spread the word! We are always looking for new members.