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— Site for harvesting firewood for Rice Creek campground Issues and Opportunities (site, building and operations): Site — Need to improve the visitor entry experience and the pre-school drop off (long walk to the building). Need for more outdoor storage capacity and better access to recreation equipment — canoes, kayaks, snow shoes, etc. High levels of use in some areas wear out the turf. Trail connections are needed to the YMCA and better connections are needed to the main portion of Rice Creek Park. Need a forest management plan to address Emerald Ash Borer in Green Ash, thinning of existing pine plantings, management of the Maple Basswood forest and establishment of a working forest to supply firewood for the campground. There is an interpretive opportunity with the working forest. There is lots of bounce (up and down fluctuations) in the water level of the lake which makes dock access difficult at times. The dock area also becomes hard to find when out on the lake and a bottleneck when returning to shore. A floating dock hasn't worked in the past — research new methods and alternatives for water access. Desire to develop a water trail between Wargo and the campground. A canoe landing is needed at the campground. Need more things for children to do. Group program use is limited by the entry road which inhibits groups walking along the road (safety issue). A trail separated from the road is needed, at least to access the prairie area. Take more advantage and better reflect the water based nature of the park through programs, displays and facilities. Better awareness and connections between Wargo and Rice Creek Park and Chamonix Golf Course clubhouse. Deer management program could be an interpretive opportunity (deer exclosures, etc.). There is a lack of accessible trails at Wargo. Trail to the dock should be accessible. The trail to the dock is also the "driveway" for trailer access to move canoes and kayaks to and from the water's edge. Look at alternative materials (permeable pavers, flagstone) for accessible trails rather than bituminous surface. Wargo Nature Center Master Plan —Jan. 23, 2014 kick off meeting summary A 4 Appendix: Meetings & Outreach