Happy Thanksgiving from Wisconsin Lakes!
To all of our members and all those who work for the betterment of Wisconsin’s waters, we offer our heartfelt thanks! By Michael Engleson, WI Lakes Executive Director Once again, […]
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Reflecting on a traditional Thanksgiving berry from Wisconsin
In November’s “Water Column”, Diane Daulton reflects on the cranberry Today we share Diane Daulton’s “Water Column”, a monthly essay on water and Wisconsin. Enjoy! Diane is an independent author, […]
Question: Does My Lake Association Need D&O Insurance?
While any insurance choice comes down to a question of risk vs. cost, Directors & Officers insurance can offer protection when something goes wrong By Wisconsin Lakes staff A frequent […]
Planning Grant Deadline is Fast Approaching!
WDNR Surface Water Grant Applications due on December 10, 2019 A guest post from WI Dept Of Natural Resources Staff The deadline for applications to the DNR’s surface water planning […]
Wisconsin needs standards for PFAS. Now.
Wisconsin Lakes Supports WDNR Rulemakings to set standards and rules for emerging pollutant levels in surface, ground, and drinking waters. Wisconsin Lakes submitted comments to the Wisconsin Department of Resources […]
Surface Water Grant Deadline Swiftly Approaching
Applications for lake, river, and AIS grants due Dec 10 By WI Dept of Natural Resources Staff MADISON, Wis. – Are you part of an organization interested in conservation work […]
Court rules towns hold power to regulate lot width on shorelands
Town of Newbold decision affirms the use of subdivision authority to set minimum lot sizes in shoreland areas By Wisconsin Lakes staff Towns may regulate minimum lot sizes in their […]
Calling for Lake Stewards!
Nominations for 2020 Wisconsin Lakes Stewardship Awards to be accepted through Dec. 23, 2019 Each year the Wisconsin Lakes Partnership presents the Wisconsin Lake Stewardship Awards in celebration of the […]
Water Quality Hearings Enter Stretch Run
Hearings scheduled for Sept 4 and 5 in Menomonie and Superior The Speaker’s Water Quality Task Force will hold the final two of thirteen public hearings Sept. 4 in Menomonie […]
Water Quality Task Force Heads to Milwaukee
Invited guests and the public to be heard by legislators Tuesday, August 13 at UW-Milwaukee The Speaker’s Water Quality Task Force, a bipartisan joint committee of both houses of the Wisconsin […]