Join us for the WI Lakes Annual Meeting
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 ~ 4:30pm ~ ZOOMMembership not required to attend but you must register Join Wisconsin Lakes for our Annual Membership Meeting! Tuesday, December 5, 2023 ~ 4:30pmOnline […]
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Manoomin (wild rice) Deserves Enhanced Protections
A recent incident of illegal harvest, even if accidental, highlights need for a conversation about protecting this important ecological, cultural, and spiritual species By Michael Engleson, Executive DirectorOctober 25, 2023 […]
ACTION ALERT: PROPOSED WAKESPORTS BILL FALLS SHORT
CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS TO LET THEM KNOW LRB-3518 IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO PROTECT WISCONSIN’S LAKES AND THOSE THAT USE THEM By Michael Engleson, Executive Director A bill proposed by Rep. […]
WDNR Launches “Operation Dry Water” this Holiday Weekend
Increased Law Enforcement On Wisconsin Waters July 1-3 to Combat Impaired Boating From Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises boaters that they will see […]
“Invader Crusaders” Awarded for Work on Invasive Species
Some familiar names to the lakes community and Wisconsin Lakes among the 2023 winners By Wisconsin Lakes staff Wisconsin Lakes congratulates all the winners of the 2023 Wisconsin Invasive Species […]
It’s Time to Start Thinking About Surface Water Grants!
WI DNR’s draft surface water grant guidance document is out for public comment with minor changes and a few additions to last year’s program; Informational webinar date set By Wisconsin […]
DNR Awards $6.5 Million in Surface Water Grants
Nonprofit organizations, lake associations and municipalities throughout Wisconsin receive funding to help restore and protect Wisconsin’s surface water By Wisconsin DNR, reposted here by WI Lakes staff MADISON, Wis. – The […]
State budget process begins
Governor Evers announced his ideas for spending in the state for the next two years; Proposes increased funding for PFAS, but mostly status quo on other water-related programs By Michael […]
Lakes & Rivers Convention Early Bird Deadline February 28!
Registrations for the Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Convention, April 19-21 in Stevens Point, are flying in! Don’t miss out on the 20% early bird deadline. It ends February 28! By […]
It’s Salt Awareness Week in Wisconsin
Learn why road salt is a huge driver of water quality and why you might want to cut back on its use this winter Reposted from WDNR, originally posted 1.12.2023 […]