Wakesports Legislation Update
No hearings yet, but some positive movement on AB655/SB680? Here’s what we know on wakesports legislation in Wisconsin headed into the holiday break By Wisconsin Lakes With Wisconsin legislators mostly […]
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You’ve Got (a lake district notification) Email!
Act 62 Allows Lake District Official Notifications to be Sent by Email By Wisconsin Lakes staff Earlier this month, Governor Evers signed SB85 into law, creating 2023 Act 62, which […]
Second wakesports bill would protect Wisconsin’s lakes
Using standards from the recent Wisconsin Conservation Congress resolutions, Sen. Andre Jacque’s proposal provides a compelling alternative to AB656/SB680 Wisconsin Lakes Supports this Proposal (with the condition noted below) Sen. […]
Bill would limit regulation of wakesports; remove local authority to manage impacts
AB656/SB680 fails to provide meaningful standards and prohibits local governments from being stricter, while allowing them to be weaker The bill Wisconsin Lakes reported on in October was formally introduced […]
The Felzkowski/Swearingen Wakesports Bill – Next Legislative Steps
Understanding the legislative process of the AB656/SB680 As Wisconsin Lakes previously reported, the wakesports bill authored by Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Rep. Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) was introduced into the […]
Last Chance to Nominate a WI Lake Steward
Deadline of Friday, December 1, 2023 for Wisconsin Lake Stewardship Award nominations Do you know an outstanding person or group who dedicates time and talent to our state’s water resources? […]
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 […]
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 […]