Qualifications & Rates
About Jim Brakken
Shoreland restoration specialist
Recreational property managment consultant
Photographer, builder, outdoorsman and environmental activist.
Born and raised in Cable, Wisconsin in southern Bayfield County
Bachelor of Art Education: UW 1972
Master of Art Education: UW 1980
Art, Environmental Ed & Photography Teacher: 1970-2006.
Director Emeritus, Past President & CEO, Wisconsin Association of Lakes, Inc.
Founder & Past President: Cable Lake Association, Inc.
Founder & Director: Bayfield County Lakes Forum, Inc.
Published in Sports Afield, Field & Stream, Boys' Life Magazine, School Arts, Lake Tides, The Lake Connection and numerous other publications.
2001 Wisconsin Lakes Partnership’s Lake Stewardship Award winner.
Bayfield County's Delegate to the Wisconsin Conservation Congress
My experience is your advantage.
Jim Brakken is the founder and Past President of the Cable Lakes Association, founder of the Bayfield County Lakes Forum and Past President and Director Emeritus of the Wisconsin Association of Lakes. An advocate for youth water education, Jim designed Operation LEAP, the Lake Education and Appreciation Program for Wisconsin elementary students.
Recognizing a need for a summer lakes conference in northwestern Wisconsin, Brakken inspired and launched what is now the Northwest Lakes Conference, now entering its seventh year. A frequent contributor to the LAKE CONNECTION and other periodicals, he conducts workshops on lake newsletters, websites and other lake management skills.
In March of 2001, Jim Brakken was honored with the Wisconsin Lakes Partnership’s Lake Stewardship Award for his continued effort for safe, clean, healthy lakes through his teaching, writing and participation in lake management organizations on the local, county and state levels.
Jim is a shoreland restoration and property management consultant and recently retired teacher. He is an experienced builder and helps educate others about waterfront landscaping and responsible property management.
He was recently elected to represent Bayfield County at the Wisconsin Conservation Congress
Jim and his wife Sybil live on Wiley Lake in Bayfield County.
RATES AND FEES
No charge for first consultations.Free estimates.
Standard hourly rate: $55 plus travel if warrented.
BobCat and other power equipment contracted separately. Please ask for an estimate.
Timber harvesting by commission.
Plant and material costs by estimate.
Additional laborers by estimate.
Permit and grant writing assistance: $45/hour.
Home alarm systems start at $250 installed.
Note: Most of my work will result in tax advantages, harvest income, and/or improved property values while improving your water quality.
Environmentally sound management practice is good for the owner and the earth!
Remember, first consultation and estimates are free!