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Committee shifts stormwater outreach to year‑round lake‑focused campaign, leaves No‑Mow‑May participation to Public Works
Summary
On May 8 the Monona Sustainability Committee agreed to rebrand stormwater outreach as a year‑round campaign focused on protecting the lake; the committee declined to mandate participation in No‑Mow‑May and asked Public Works to decide whether to participate. Members discussed seasonal messaging, yard signs, and limited committee outreach budget.
The Monona Sustainability Committee voted May 8 to pivot stormwater outreach from a collection of seasonal activities to an umbrella, year‑round campaign that highlights how routine homeowner actions affect the lake. The committee also decided not to direct Public Works to participate in the No‑Mow‑May initiative and instead left the decision to Public Works management.
Committee members and staff said the proposed rebrand would organize existing seasonal messages—spring no‑spray guidance, summer permeable‑surface and rain‑garden outreach, fall leaf‑management and winter de‑icing guidance—under a common lake stewardship theme so residents understand how seasonal behaviors affect lake water quality.
During discussion the committee reviewed…
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