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Wisconsin Lakes Joins Statewide Coalition to Help Shape Future of Outdoor Recreation
HORICON MARSH, Wis. — Wisconsin Lakes has officially joined the newly formed Wisconsin Outdoor Consortium, uniting with 45 other conservation and outdoor groups to focus on critical issues across fisheries, wildlife management, natural community conservation, and outdoor recreation. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the consortium was established to foster direct collaboration between the agency and key statewide stakeholders. At the consortium’s recent meeting, DNR officials briefed leadership groups on the mechanics of the state budget process
D&O Insurance Renewal Period Open
More than two decades ago, Wisconsin Lakes arranged for a Directors & Officers (D&O) Liability master Insurance policy for its member organizations through Great American Insurance. This one year renewing Policy is coming up for renewal effective October 25th, 2026. It is currently covering more than 25 of our member organizations and is available to all current member organizations. The projected premium cost will be $550 for the year ending 10/25/27, a reduction from last year. D&O insurance protects local
Biological Threats Spreading in Wisconsin Waters: Key Highlights from Diamond Lakers Annual Meeting
From spiny waterfleas and deep-water quagga mussels to the looming threat of golden mussels, Wisconsin’s inland waters face unprecedented biological challenges. These aggressive aquatic invasive species (AIS) threaten to disrupt food webs, destroy native fisheries, trigger severe economic impacts, and forever alter local lake clarity. What do lake shoreland owners, anglers, and boaters need to know right now, and how can local communities protect their waters? At the Diamond Lakers annual meeting on July 18, 2026, at the Grandview Town
Emails and blogs explaining the four pillars to regulate enhanced wake sports
In upcoming emails and blogs, Wisconsin Lakes will outline why we support the Coalition’s position on reasonable regulation of enhanced wake recreation: 700 feet from shore, 30 feet in depth, maintaining local control, and preventing transfer of aquatic invasive species through ballast tanks. We will also outline why we believe 100 contiguous acres are needed to ensure recreational safety. These emails continue our conversation on why the four pillars for enhanced wake regulation are important. Click HERE for the latest blog on why a 700′
PROPOSED STATE-LEVEL REGULATIONS FOR ENHANCED WAKE SPORTS
Wisconsin Lakes and the Last Wilderness Alliance are renewing their call for bipartisan state-wide regulation of enhanced wake recreation to protect Wisconsin’s lake resources without being overly restrictive of the right to recreate on our lakes. We are calling for regulations that include specific ‘lake metrics’ that designate areas large enough for wake sports to be enjoyed safely, while also protecting our shared water resources and ensuring other recreational users can continue to enjoy the lake. This call for
Join The Coalition of Over 80 Organizations to Manage the Impact of Wakesports
Wisconsin Lakes is partnering with other Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and private businesses to call for statewide standards to limit the impact on the safety and enjoyment of lake users as well as on the lake environment from watercraft using ballast tanks and other devices to enhance their wakes. Your lake organization is welcome and encouraged to join this coalition as well! Wisconsin Lakes, Lakes at Stake Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s Green Fire, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, and Last Wilderness Alliance all joined forces to develop a platform that