No Wake Bill Hearing Tomorrow (Aug 26, 2025)
With no bill introduced by noon on Monday, a hearing will not take place tomorrow as speculated. But stay vigilant – a bill could still come at any time By […]
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Preservation of Local Control
Our state’s lakes are among our most treasured natural resources. They are critical to our local economies, many communities’ identities, and our quality of life. Healthy lakes stimulate tourism, increase […]
What can I do if I don’t like a boating industry supported wakesports bill
Here are some thoughts on what you can do to be prepared and act proactively on a wakesports bill, or really any bill that you aren’t supporting By Wisconsin Lakes […]
Pro Wakesport Industry Bill Could Drop Monday – Possible Public Hearing on Tuesday
Is the Legislature trying to ram through a pro wakesports industry bill by limiting public input? Indications are a bill could be introduced Monday, August 25 and a public hearing […]
Wake Boat Study Update
University of Minnesota Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory has released it’s phase 2 report on power boat hydrodynamics and their impact. The study recommends wake boats should operate in 20 ft of […]
Wisconsin State Budget Roundup
After many negotiations, Governor Evers and the Republican-led Legislature agreed upon a state budget for 2025-27 – here’s what’s in it (and what’s not) for our lakes and surface waters […]
This Is Getting Big…
Coalition to Protect Wisconsin’s Lakes From Negative Impacts of Wakesports Hits 80 Groups and More A coalition of lake organizations, fishing and hunting clubs, businesses, conservation organizations and more is […]
ACTION ALERT: Stewardship Fund at “Critical Risk”
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund Will End If It’s Not in the State Budget. As of Right Now, It’s Not By Wisconsin Lakes staff Gathering Waters, Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts, […]
Susan Trier Named Wisconsin Lakes President
Wisconsin Lakes is pleased to announce Susan Trier as its new President of the Board of Directors, taking over for Dan Butkus By Wisconsin Lakes staff Wisconsin Lakes is pleased […]
DNR to Hold Aquatic Plant Management Roadshow
Agency provides four opportunities for public comment on changes to NR 107 and NR 109, the administrative rules covering aquatic plant management By Wisconsin Lakes staff The Wisconsin Dept. of […]