The restrictions on gathering brought on by the COVID-19 crisis leave many questions for lake organizations By Michael Engleson, Executive Director While the cancelation of large gatherings like the Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Convention was clearly inevitable weeks ago, the ongoing and expanding health crisis presented by the new coronavirus is leading Wisconsin lake organizations […]
Sign up by 4pm Sunday March 29 for the April 1 workshops! By Wisconsin Lakes staff The online lake event of 2020 is fast approaching! As is the deadline to register for workshops at the event. The 2020 Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Convention will be held ONLINE April 1-3, with workshops on lake science, policy, […]
We have answers! By Wisconsin Lakes Staff UW-Extension Lakes compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the re-created online version of the Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Convention, some of which we present in the post below. In addition, Wisconsin Lakes will be blogging about Convention regularly right up until the event. You can see […]
While the coronavirus health emergency forced us to cancel the Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Convention, we’re taking it to the (biologically) virus-free internet By Wisconsin Lakes staff The Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Convention, originally scheduled for April 1-3, 2020 in Stevens Point is canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak just now hitting Wisconsin. While the […]
March 11 is the deadline for submitting photos for the photo contest or posters submissions for displaying posters at the Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Convention. The photo contest is open to anyone, with a grand prize of $100! Click here for more information on how to enter! Including your poster in the 2020 Lakes & Rivers Convention […]
Join hundreds of fellow clean water advocates on January 30, 2020 in Madison to speak directly to legislators about the importance of clean water! Your voice alone carries great power. But your voice, in chorus with hundreds of fellow clean water advocates, is more powerful than you can imagine. Let the Wisconsin Legislature hear that […]
To all of our members and all those who work for the betterment of Wisconsin’s waters, we offer our heartfelt thanks! By Michael Engleson, WI Lakes Executive Director Once again, the season of thanks is upon us, and here at Wisconsin Lakes we have much for which to be thankful. We are so blessed to […]
While any insurance choice comes down to a question of risk vs. cost, Directors & Officers insurance can offer protection when something goes wrong By Wisconsin Lakes staff A frequent question asked by lake associations is whether “directors and officers” insurance is a necessary expense. With tight budgets and limited protection against liability provided by […]
WDNR Surface Water Grant Applications due on December 10, 2019 A guest post from WI Dept Of Natural Resources Staff The deadline for applications to the DNR’s surface water planning grant program is fast approaching! Less than three weeks remain to put the finishing touches on your grant application. You should have already met with […]
Applications for lake, river, and AIS grants due Dec 10 By WI Dept of Natural Resources Staff MADISON, Wis. – Are you part of an organization interested in conservation work on Wisconsin lakes, rivers, or wetlands? Do you belong to a lake district, river management group, or lake association that is looking for funding project […]