Those driving through Whitewater Friday may have noticed the addition of signage in Cravath Lakefront Park and the surrounding area.
By late afternoon, a smell of smoke could be detected in the air.
While weather caused a late start to controlled burning within the Cravath and Trippe lake beds, the process was underway by Friday afternoon.
According to information released on the City of Whitewater’s website, the burning of vegetation in the two lake beds is anticipated to continue, with the exception of Sunday, until Wednesday, Dec. 22.
The lake beds, which have been in a state of drawdown for nearly two years, occupy approximately 100 acres of ground near the city’s downtown area.
Those with questions about the process are encouraged to contact Whitewater Parks and Recreation Director Eric Boettcher by email: EBoettcher@whitewater-wi.gov.
A “Slow Burning Ahead” sign alerts those entering Cravath Lakefront Park that a controlled burning of vegetation, a portion of which is visible in the background, began Friday. Similar signs have been posted around the Trippe and Cravath lake beds where burning is planned through Wednesday.
Field and Stream Restoration equipment is parked at the Cravath Lakefront Park Friday. A controlled burn of vegetation in the attached Trippe and Cravath lakebed began Friday afternoon and is anticipated to complete by Wednesday. Kim McDarison photos.
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