Wisconsin Lakes

Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Convention ONLINE
2020-04-01 - 2020-04-03 | WI, United States
The WI Lakes & Rivers Convention is Now an ONLINE event
Resilience implies being able to maintain form and function despite disturbance. Your 2020 Convention is greatly impacted by the coronavirus and the associated public health protocols. We are not going to be able to meet in person. We are instead developing a method to follow the same agenda in an online format. Those who originally registered for the in-person convention will be “entered” as participants of the new online format. New registrants can REGISTER NOW for a nominal fee. All those who are registered for this online learning event will receive log-in information for their sessions by email the week of the event.

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This year’s Convention logo combines the familiar “infinity” loop with the adaptive cycle common to many social and ecological systems. The spring transitioning to summer represents a period of growth and resource accumulation, transitioning to maturation and loss (fall), senescence (winter), and then back to rebirth (spring).

Each and every spring since the 1980s, water advocates, scientists, managers, and educators have gathered for our annual convention. It is another sort of rebirth, a testament to the resilience of individual people and our collective partnership that works so hard to care for lakes. In 2020, we are proud to be broadening our effort to include river stakeholders, and we continue to embrace a full watershed approach to caring for rivers, lakes, and streams. Leaders from Extension, the Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin Lakes, and many local partners have put tremendous time and effort into creating this year’s program. We are excited to test out this online approach for 2020. We of course look forward to seeing you all in person as soon as possible!

We always seek to keep enough of the familiar threads to give our gathering an identity while weaving in new strands to keep things interesting. This year, we’ll be looking back at the Year of Clean Drinking Water and the work of the Speaker’s Water Quality Task Force. We will also be dedicating a stream of presentations to climate change impacts and how we can address them in Wisconsin.

2020 Red Cedar Watershed Conference
2020-03-12 08:30 - 16:15 (America/Chicago) | UW-Stout, Menomonie, WI, United States
Come learn about issues facing the Red Cedar River Watershed! This marquee regional event brings together citizens, farmers, lawmakers, academics and others. Watch this space for more information as planning for the 2020 conference proceeds.

2020 Wisconsin Lake Stewardship Award Nomination Deadline
2019-12-23 23:59

2019 Northwest Wisconsin Lakes Conference
2019-06-21 09:00 - 15:45 | Hayward Middle School, 10408 Greenwood Lane, Hayward, WI, 54843, United States
***NOTICE: THE LOCATION OF THE CONFERENCE HAS MOVED FROM HAYWARD HIGH SCHOOL TO HAYWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL.***
The Northwest Wisconsin Lakes Conference is a great opportunity for lake enthusiasts, local government officials, and others interested in protecting our water resources to take in a number of educational presentations, visit many informative exhibits and network with fellow conference attendees.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: ERICA LEMOINE FROM NORTHLAND COLLEGE WILL SHARE ABOUT THE LOONWATCH PROGRAM.
When: Friday, June 21st, 2019
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits open at 8:00am. Program starts at 9:00am.
Where: Hayward High School, Hayward, Wisconsin
Parking: Free parking available at the school
For registration questions, contact Monica Zachay at monicaz@scramail.com or (715) 483-3300
For questions about the conference program and speakers, contact Linda Anderson at roblinander@gmail.com or (763) 221-8136

Healthy Lakes Conference 2019
2019-06-07 09:00 - 16:30 | Seven Seas Restaurant on Nagawicka Lake
The Healthy Lakes Conference is an annual event in SE Wisconsin’s “Lake Country”, presented in 2019 by the Clean Water Association and Wisconsin Lakes. This daylong event brings together local, regional, and statewide presenters to discuss conditions, threats, and solutions to lakes in the region and the state.

2019 Wisconsin Lakes Partnership Convention
2019-04-10 - 2019-04-12 | Holiday Inn Convention Center, Stevens Point, WI, United States
Join citizens, educators, government officials, and agency employees for the 2019 Wisconsin Lakes Partnership Convention. This annual event brings together all those who love Wisconsin’s inland lakes for three days of learning and connection.

Red Cedar Watershed Conference
2019-03-14 08:30 - 16:15 | 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.
