Call for Action to Protect Lake Bottom Habitat from Enhanced Wakes
Wisconsin Lakes and the LWA Call for Urgent Action to Protect Lakebed Life from Enhanced Wakes See it happen – watch this 45sec video Operating between 9 and 12 mph, […]
Category: Getting Involved
Joint Press Release: Urgent Action Needed to Stop AIS Spread via Wake Boat Ballast
Wisconsin Lakes and the Last Wilderness Alliance are calling for urgent state action to halt the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) via the ballast systems found in wake boats. […]
Welcome to our new Executive Director!
Ben Wojahn, appointed new Executive Director for Wisconsin Lakes By Wisconsin Lakes Staff Wisconsin Lakes is proud to announce the hiring of Ben Wojahn (pronounced Woah-yahn) as its next Executive […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]