Could Shoreland Zoning become voluntary for counties? A recent rumor gaining traction across the state involves a new proposal to roll back shoreland zoning even further that would, among other […]
No debate or amendments in Senate committee vote on groundwater bill (SB76) By Michael Engleson, Executive Director There’s no debate that Wisconsin is extraordinarily rich in water resources. There’s no […]
Bill that would create a virtual right to pump for high cap wells sees 9am hearing on March 15 in the Capitol. Can it be fixed? A bill loosening regulations […]
Hearings in Madison on Tue, Feb 14 and in Green Bay on Thr, Feb 16. Written comments due March 3. By Wisconsin Lakes staff Considerable concern has been raised among […]
DNR Proposes General Permit for Small Scale Dredging in Lakes By Michael Engleson, Wisconsin Lakes In the last legislative session, one of the large pot pourri property rights bills dealing […]
Living in a time of seemingly constant change By Michael Engleson, Executive Director It is often said that the only constant in the world is change. The last few years […]
Listening session scheduled for Eau Claire By Wisconsin Lakes staff Tuesday night in Eau Claire, members of the public are invited to come and share their thoughts and concerns about […]
Lakes in Action is coming to Southeast Wisconsin! By Wisconsin Lakes staff Wisconsin Lakes and the River Alliance of Wisconsin are happy to announce a Lakes in Action – Advocacy […]
A HINT: IT HAS TO DO WITH YOU… By Mike Engleson, Executive Director We all know by now that the 2015-16 legislative session was a rough one. Proposal after proposal, […]
“LAKES IN ACTION” ADVOCACY 101 TRAININGS KICK OFF CAMPAIGN TO AMPLIFY THE VOICE OF LAKE ORGANIZATIONS AND WATERFRONT PROPERTY OWNERS IN WATER POLICY DISCUSSIONS By Mike Engleson, Executive Director Wish […]