Who are we?
Our mission Our goals
The Wisconsin Association of Lakes (WAL) is the only statewide organization working exclusively to protect and enhance the quality of Wisconsin's 15,000 inland lakes.
The continued quality of tomorrow's lakes depends on today's decisions. WAL works with lake groups, citizens, and the legislature to ensure that our lakes are protected and enjoyed for generations to come.
WAL envisions a future when lake visitors, recreational lake users, anglers, shoreline property owners, and local and state government agencies share:
- a common lake ethic
- a mutual understanding of lake ecology and lake health
- a set of common goals for lakes
- and are working together to protect lakes
Our mission
The Wisconsin Association of Lakes is a nonprofit group of citizens, organizations, and businesses working for clean, safe, healthy lakes for everyone.
To accomplish this mission, we:
- assist lake groups and lake users in their efforts to carry out our mission
- help local leaders manage and restore lakes and their watersheds
- provide a unified voice for public policy that will protect and preserve lakes
- advance public knowledge of lakes, their watersheds, and ecosystems
Our goals
We work so future Wisconsinites will continue to have the right to boat, fish, swim, and enjoy the natural scenic beauty of our special lakes.
- Our goal is to develop a network of informed lake citizens with the know-how and motivation to become highly active in statewide lake issues
- Our goal is to develop a strong base of lake organizations active in local and county government decision making
- Our goal is to help communities build a set of common goals, and create local partnerships to implement lake protection programs
Wisconsin Association of Lakes 
