About the Wisconsin Lakes Partnership
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The Water Way (Wisconsin Lakes Partnership Strategic Plan)
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Wisconsin has an incredible team working for the continued well-being of our lakes. With 15,000+ lakes, no one entity can do the job alone. The Wisconsin Lakes Partnership brings science, education, and citizens together to empower people to work together to care for our lakes.
Since its genesis in the early 1970s, the Wisconsin Lakes Partnership has been recognized as a national model of collaboration.
The Wisconsin Lakes Partnership is comprised of three partners: the Department of Natural Resources (which supplies the technical expertise and regulatory authority), the UW-Extension Lakes Program (provides supporting educational materials and programs), and the Wisconsin Association of Lakes (mobilizing citizens to be advocates for lakes).
WAL works to keep our members informed about issues that impact our lakes and engage their participation in the policy decision-making process. Our goal is to provide citizens across the state with the information, know-how, and motivation to become highly active in statewide lake issues.
WAL also assists local lake organizations to develop a strong base of citizens active in local and county government decisions. Our vision is to help communities build a set of common goals and understanding of lake health, and create local partnerships to implement lake protection programs and projects.
