Wisconsin Lakes

• DNR Awards $6.5 Million in Surface Water Grants February 22, 2023
  Nonprofit organizations, lake associations and municipalities throughout Wisconsin receive funding to help restore and protect Wisconsin’s surface water By Wisconsin DNR, reposted here by WI Lakes staff MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource (DNR)’s Surface Water Grant Program today announced it has awarded over $6.5 million in grant funding to nonprofit organizations, lake […]
  Michael Engleson
• State budget process begins February 21, 2023
  Governor Evers announced his ideas for spending in the state for the next two years; Proposes increased funding for PFAS, but mostly status quo on other water-related programs By Michael Engleson, Wisconsin Lakes Governor Evers state budget proposal for the next two years features a host of water-related items but limits any major new initiatives […]
  Michael Engleson
• Lakes & Rivers Convention Early Bird Deadline February 28! February 20, 2023
  Registrations for the Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Convention, April 19-21 in Stevens Point, are flying in! Don’t miss out on the 20% early bird deadline. It ends February 28! By Wisconsin Lakes & Extension Lakes staff The Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Convention is back again for 2023, this year April 19-21. The gathering of over […]
  Michael Engleson
• It’s Salt Awareness Week in Wisconsin January 24, 2023
  Learn why road salt is a huge driver of water quality and why you might want to cut back on its use this winter Reposted from WDNR, originally posted 1.12.2023 In Wisconsin and much of the U.S., chlorides from salt are infiltrating lakes, streams and groundwaterPhoto credit: iStock/tillsonburg MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) […]
  Michael Engleson
• Red Cedar Watershed Conference Returns! January 23, 2023
  After a year off because of COVID, this conference discussing land, water, and people returns to Menomonie on March 9 WI Lakes staff Now in it’s eleventh year and in person for the first time since 2020, The Red Cedar Watershed Conference: Land, Water, and People Coming Together, returns to the campus of UW-Stout in […]
  Michael Engleson
• Learn About Phosphorus Policy in Wisconsin January 3, 2023
  UW-Milwaukee’s Center for Water Policy to Host “Phosphorus: Lessons from 10+ Years of Numeric Standards for Wisconsin’s Waters” this February in Madison By Wisconsin Lakes Staff The Center for Water Policy at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee is hosting a one-day conference on February 7, 2023 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison […]
  Michael Engleson
• Make it A Happy New Year: Be Safe on the Ice! December 28, 2022
  WI Dept Of Natural Resources Reminds Everyone to Practice Ice Safety this Winter Reposted from WDNR The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources posted this reminder about ice safety a few weeks ago, but its still important to keep in mind as we head into 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 2, 2022Contact: Major April DombrowskiDNR Recreational Safety & […]
  Michael Engleson
• Go Deep Into Wetland Science December 27, 2022
  2023 Wetland Science Conference Comes to Stevens Point, February 21-21, 2023 By Wisconsin Lakes Staff WWA’s 28th annual Wetland Science ConferenceWetlands: Central to WisconsinFebruary 21-23, 2023Stevens Point, Wisconsin Register today for the 2023 Wetland Science Conference! The Wisconsin Wetlands Association is gathering again in 2023 at the Stevens Point Holiday Inn and Convention Center for its Wetland […]
  Michael Engleson
• Wisconsinites Win National Lake Awards! December 23, 2022
  Congratulations to Candy Ramsey and Bill James on their recognition from the North American Lake Management Society! By Wisconsin Lakes staff Candy Ramsey of the Spider Chain of Lakes Association and Bill James, Director of the Center for Limnological Research and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin – Stout, were both given awards from the […]
  Michael Engleson
• Beware the Icy Invasives December 22, 2022
  DNR Reminds Winter Lake Users to Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species Posted by Wisconsin Lakes staff; article from WI Dept of Natural Resources Jeanne Scherer, UW-Extension Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach Specialist, WI Lake Leaders Institute Graduate, and friend of Wisconsin Lakes, recently posted this timely reminder via the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. […]
  Michael Engleson