Wisconsin Lakes

Red Cedar Watershed Conference
2019-03-14 08:30 - 16:15 (America/Chicago) | UW-Stout, Menomonie, WI, United States
Hosted by the Tainter Menomim Lake Improvement Association Inc. (TMLIA)
Memorial Student Center
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, Wisconsin
Do you farm? Do you live in town? Do you manage residential, commercial or public property? Do you enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, canoeing? Do you think the economic and environmental health of this beautiful region is important?
Event Highlights:
Farm, city and waterfront success stories — profitable land management for clean water
Solutions to the serious problem that plagues our lakes and rivers — runoff pollution
A great networking opportunity for all citizens at an important event
Approved for CEUs: .6 from the University of Wisconsin-Stout or 6 CEUs for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Northwest Wisconsin Lakes Conference
2018-06-22 09:00 - 15:45

Wisconsin Lakes Partnership Convention
2018-04-18 - 2018-04-20 | Holiday Inn Convention Center, Stevens Point, WI, United States
“Heed the Call” and join us in Stevens Point, April 18-20, for the Wisconsin Lakes Partnership Convention!

Red Cedar Watershed Conference
2018-03-08 08:30 - 16:15 | UW-Stout, Menomonie, WI, United States
A robust day of discussion of issues facing the Red Cedar River watershed, hosted by the Tainter-Menomin Lake Improvement Association at UW-Stout’s Memorial Student Center

Wisconsin Lake Stewardship Awards Nominations
2018-02-16
Extended deadline for Wisconsin Lake Stewardship Nominations. Click here for more info.

“Minding Our Waters” – The Wisconsin Lakes Partnership Convention
2017-04-05 08:00 - 2017-04-07 17:00 | Holiday Inn Convention Center, Stevens Point, WI, United States
The flagship event of the Wisconsin Lakes Partnership! Join other lake lovers this Spring to explore the mind-body-water connection. Find out more.

Land, Water, and People Coming Together – The 6th Annual Red Cedar Watershed Conference
2017-03-09 | UW-Stout, Menomonie, WI, United States
This annual gathering in Menomonie brings together waterfront property owners, farmers, academics, government officials, and other citizens to learn and discuss solutions to improve water quality in the Red Cedar River basin. For more information and to register, see the conference’s website through UW-Stout.
2017 Planned Keynote Speakers
LAND
Healthy Soils, Clean Water
Jimmy Bramblett, Deputy Chief for Science and Technology
Natural Resources Conservation Service
WATER
I Dreamed the Earth was Healed and Whole Again
Kathleen Dean Moore, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Emerita
Oregon State University
PEOPLE
Why the Red Cedar Watershed Will Not Fail: Practical Lessons from the LAKES Project
Nels Paulson, Associate Professor, Sociology
Tina Lee, Associate Professor, Anthropology
Chris Ferguson, Associate Professor, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Event Highlights:

Farm, city and waterfront success stories — profitable land management for clean water
Solutions to the serious problem that plagues our lakes and rivers — runoff pollution
A great networking opportunity for all citizens at an important event
Approved for CEUs: .6 from the University of Wisconsin-Stout or 6 CEUs for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Wisconsin Wetlands Association Annual Conference
2017-02-28 - 2017-03-02 | Holiday Inn Convention Center, Stevens Point, WI, United States
WWA’s 22st Annual Wetland Science Conference – Wetland Connections. In addition, the WWA would like to see student participation at the conference and WWA expects to be able to offer scholarships for students to cover registration costs. Priority for these scholarships is given to students who are giving oral presentations or posters at the conference. We will also be hosting a student presentation competition with cash prizes for the best presentations.
For more information, visit http://conference.wisconsinwetlands.org

The Central Sands Needs Water to Survive
2016-12-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Village of Plover Municipal Building, 2400 Post Road, Plover, WI
The quantity and quality of lakes, rivers, wetlands, and well water is degrading in many parts of Central Wisconsin. Information about the reasons why water levels are changing can be confusing or misleading. Often homeowners and businesses feel helpless to address the problems.
This meeting will help people learn about surface and groundwater connections and provide ways to get involved in protecting the water in Central Wisconsin. Speakers for the meeting include

Anne Abbott, Reinhart Lake Association
Tom Kunes, Pleasant Lake Management District
Dave Marshall, Aquatic ecologist
Carl Sinderband, Attorney
Ken Wade, Hydrogeologist

This meeting is presented by the Central Sands Water Action Coalition (CSWAC). CSWAC represents more than 32,000 members and their families in 61 lake associations, districts and organizations concerned with negative impacts on water resources in the Central Sands Region of Wisconsin.

DNR Surface Water Planning Grants Deadline
2016-12-10
Application deadline for grants for: Lake planning, River planning, Lake classification and ordinance development, AIS education, planning, prevention, Clean Boats, Clean Waters. For more information, contact your regional Department of Natural Resources Lake Coordinator or go to http://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/grants/

North American Lake Management Society
2016-11-01 - 2016-11-04 | Banff, AB, Canada
The North American Lake Management Society will hold their upcoming international symposium in the beautiful city of Banff. The theme this year is Science to Stewardship: Balancing Economic Growth with Lake Sustainability. For more information: http://www.nalms.org

Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference
2016-10-16 - 2016-10-19 | LaCrosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI, United States
The goal of the Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference (UMISC) is to strengthen management of invasive species, especially prevention, control, and containment. This year’s conference theme is “Sharing Innovative and Practical Solutions.” For more information: http://www.umisc.net

Deadline for Fish Habitat Conservation Proposals to MGLP
2016-10-15
The Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership (MGLP) is requesting proposals for its fish habitat conservation funding.
The MGLP anticipates approximately $90,000 in funding will be available in 2017. Most projects have received between $10,000 and $25,000, but larger awards are possible. If you have an aquatic habitat conservation project aligned with the goals and objectives of the MGLP and need financial assistance, we encourage you to submit a proposal for project funding. For an application or questions, contact MGLP Coordinator Joe Nohner at nohnerj@michigan.gov. Proposal deadline is October 15, 2016. You can learn more about the MGLP at its website, midwestglaciallakes.org.
If you have an idea and are thinking about applying, contact Carroll.Schaal@wisconsin.gov or Paul.Cunningham@wisconsin.gov to discuss the idea and ensure support from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. These funds could be used as match and leverage for WNDR Lake, River and AIS grants.
