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Lake Policy

GOVERNOR EVERS PRO-WATER BUDGET PROPOSAL

Governor Tony Evers introduced a strongly pro-conservation and pro-water budget proposal to the Legislature last month. With the understanding that the state is in just the opening moments of the process to pass the two-year state budget for 2021-23, Wisconsin Lakes applauds Governor Evers for standing up for clean water to protect our health as well as our prized lakes, streams, and wetlands, for calling for resiliency in the face of a changing climate, and for encouraging responsible outdoor recreation which benefits our rural communities.

DNR asks public to properly destroy aquarium “moss balls” that may contain invasive zebra mussels

The WI Department of Natural Resources is urging Wisconsinites to immediately remove and properly dispose of commercially purchased “moss balls” for aquariums after invasive zebra mussels were discovered in balls sold in Wisconsin and across the United States, according to a March 11, 2021 press release.

According to WDNR, the moss balls are sold under names including “Betta Buddy Marimo Balls” and “Marimo Moss Ball Plant Grab N Go.”

“We are asking all pet stores and related retailers to please inspect and remove all these products from shelves,” said Amy Kretlow, DNR Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring Specialist. “We are also asking any consumers who may have bought any moss ball products in the past month to please inspect and dispose of them properly; do not flush moss balls or contaminated water down toilets or drains.”

Wisconsin Water Week

WISCONSIN WATER WEEK:
Navigating in Turbulent Times
March 8-12, 2021 ~ Online

In 2021, the Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Partnership, in collaboration with the Red Cedar Watershed Conference and other regional partners, are pleased to bring you Wisconsin Water Week, a weeklong celebration and study of all things water in the Badger State. Watch this space for more information and updates or check out our dedicated Wisconsin Water Week page for important links and reminders. We’ll see you online in March!

FINAL FRIDAY OF WISCONSIN WATER WEEK!

We’ve reached the final day of Wisconsin Water Week! Thanks to the over 1,000 people that participated in the over 100 sessions in the first four days, including 10 simultaneous regional conferences on Thursday. On Friday, March 12 things turn local! Join fellow Wisconsinites today for local meetings and events. And later in the afternoon, we’re hosting a virtual reunion for all graduates of the Wisconsin Lake Leaders Institute!

Your Statewide Lake Association

We Speak for Lakes!

Wisconsin Lakes, formerly known as the Wisconsin Association of Lakes, is the only statewide non-profit organization working exclusively to protect and enhance the quality of Wisconsin’s 15,000 lakes. For more than 20 years, Wisconsin Lakes has worked toward statewide solutions for the challenges faced by our abundant natural water resources while supporting strong local protection efforts. We represent citizens and lake groups like you who care about Wisconsin’s lakes as a shared resource, and who appreciate the value lakes bring to our quality of life, tourist economy, and property tax base. Wisconsin Lakes seeks to protect the natural wonder of our lakes, and preserve our collective right to boat, fish, hunt, ice skate, swim and enjoy the scenic beauty of our shared public waters.

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