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 […]
Category: Getting Involved
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 […]
WI Lakes Seeks Executive Director
Board of Directors issues job posting to replace outgoing Executive Director this summer By Wisconsin Lakes staff As was previously announced, current Executive Director Mike Engleson will be leaving Wisconsin […]
Wisconsin Lakes President Resigns for Health Reasons; Will Be Missed
Dan Butkus has resigned from the presidency and the board of directors due to unexpected health issues By Wisconsin Lakes staff Dan Butkus, president of Wisconsin Lakes since 2023, resigned […]
Celebrating Surface Water Grantees!
DNR Awards $6 Million In Grant Funds To Protect Surface Water From the WI Department of Natural Resources The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently awarded more than $6 […]
Resolution Idea for the WI Conservation Congress? Now is the time!
Wisconsinites are invited to participate in the Wisconsin Conservation Congress Resolution Process through Feb. 24, 2025 By Wisconsin Lakes staff Resolution submissions for the Wisconsin Conservation Congress are being accepted […]
Lock in Your Discount! Lakes & Rivers Convention Early Bird Deadline is January 31!
There’s still time to save 20% on your registration to the 2025 WI Lakes & Rivers Convention! 2025 Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Convention March 26-28, 2025 Stevens Point Holiday Inn […]