GC4A8F0 Black Earth Creek #5 (Traditional Cache) in Wisconsin, United States created by CommanderUSN

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GuinnessGuzzler: This one disappears too often - probably too visible to the fishermen. I have a couple spots for a future new #5 that may work and maybe a new one will replace this. Thanks to all who looked for this one.

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A cache by CommanderUSN Message this owner

Hidden : 4/20/2013

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

You are looking for a Magnetic Keyholder. This should be a fairly quick find. You might even see a trout in the creek. Please be gentle with container and only leave the log (no swag please).

Congratulations to kungfuhippie on his FTF!

Black Earth Creek Fishery Area is a pleasant mix of a high quality trout stream flowing within a wide green agricultural valley. The parcels typically mix stream stretches with adjoining riparian corridors that grade from a wet margin of jewelweed, aster, and reed canary grass into shrub, then sparse woodlot, then pasture or cultivated crop. The corridor alternates from open to partially canopied. There are small pockets of low lying sedge and wetland. The stream is a class 1 coldwater fishery characterized by high gradient, coarse substrates, with much meandering and pleasant riffle - pool sequences. Recognized as a premier trout destination and regionally significant and unique resource, much attention has focused here. The history includes millpond removal to initially restore the stream, followed by intensive DNR habitat work to improve trout holding and production potential as well as public access. Subsequent high profile events include intensive priority watershed work with the dairy farmers to correct nonpoint runoff, Village and surrounding development planning to limit stormwater impacts, water use discussions, and land use decisions. The history here is deep, multi-layered, and dynamic.

The Geocache Notification Form has been submitted to Kurt Welke of the Wisconsin DNR. Geocaches placed on Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource managed lands require permission by means of a notification form. Please print out a paper copy of the notification form, fill in all required information, then submit it to the land manager. The DNR Notification form and land manager information can be obtained at: http://www.wi-geocaching.com/hiding

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