Application deadline for WDNR Surface Water Grants is November 15, 2022! For those organizations that filed their pre-applications for 2023 surface water grants from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the department wants to remind you that the deadline to file your formal application is barely a week away! From our friends at DNR: The […]
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 ~ 4:30-6:00pmOn Zoom ~ Free Registration is required Join the Wisconsin Lakes staff and board for our Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 4:30pm on Zoom! This free, virtual event is open to members and non-members of Wisconsin Lakes, though registration is required. Learn about what your statewide […]
UPDATED ~ Integrated Aquatic Plant Management Rulemaking Heads to Natural Resources Board – Deadline for written comments/request to speak is now Aug 5 at 11am By Wisconsin Lakes staff Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resource’s bid to update and consolidate the rules surrounding aquatic plant management takes its next step on August 10, 2022 when the […]
Across the country, July is “Lakes Appreciation Month!” From WI Lakes staff Once again, the North American Lakes Management Society is encouraging all Americans to celebrate July as “Lakes Appreciation Month!“ As NALMS points out, “You work and play on them. You drink from them. But do you really appreciate them? Growing population, development, and […]
WI Dept. of Natural Resources and the Clean Boats, Clean Water program announce the 2022 Landing Blitz this 4th of July weekend! From the WI Dept of Natural ResourcesJune 28, 2022 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking boaters to help stop the spread of invasive, nonnative plants and animals in our waters. This Fourth of July holiday weekend, […]
WI Lake Stewardship Nominations are due December 15, 2021 By Wisconsin Lakes staff Do you know an outstanding person or group who dedicates time and talent to our state’s water resources? We encourage you to nominate them for the prestigious Wisconsin Lake Stewardship Award! The Wisconsin Lakes Partnership presents the Wisconsin Lake Stewardship awards each […]
Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership announces 2023 Lake Conservation Grant Program By WI Lakes staff, adapted from MGLP news release The Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership recently announced a request for project proposals for funding from the MGLP 2023 Lake Conservation Grant program. The MGLP is one of twenty partnerships that span the nation under the umbrella […]
DNR Seeks Public Comment On Updated Water Condition Lists Wisconsin Lakes reposts relevant news releases from the WI DNR as a service to its members FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 29, 2021Contact: Ashley Beranek, DNR Surface Water Quality Assessments Coordinator or 608-267-9603 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on revised water condition […]
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COMMENT PERIOD FOR PFAS RULEMAKINGS The WI Dept. of Natural Resources will hold a public meeting on Thursday, December 10 seeking comment on rules that would set surface water standards for some of the chemicals widely known as “PFAS.” PFAS are a group of chemicals widely used in everything from fire-fighting foam […]
Submissions for the 2022 WI Lake Stewardship Awards are due December 15 By Wisconsin Lakes staff Do you know an outstanding person or group who dedicates time and talent to our state’s water resources? There is still plenty of time for you to nominate them for a prestigious Wisconsin Lake Stewardship Award! The Wisconsin Lakes […]