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Read more about the article Public Comment Opportunity for WI Wake Boating Policy

Public Comment Opportunity for WI Wake Boating Policy

  • Post author:VCLRA contributor
  • Post published:April 28, 2025
  • Post category:Legislation/News

There is a public comment opportunity for WI Wake Boating Policy in Oneida and Vilas Counties on May 5th and 6th to Senate President Mary Felzkowski and Representative Rob Swearingen.

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Read more about the article North Lakeland Woods & Waters Conference Held May 3rd

North Lakeland Woods & Waters Conference Held May 3rd

  • Post author:VCLRA contributor
  • Post published:March 27, 2024
  • Post category:General interest/Education/Events/News

The North Lakeland Woods & Waters Conference to be held at the North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters, WI on  Friday May 3rd, 2024.

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Read more about the article A compelling new wakesports proposal
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A compelling new wakesports proposal

  • Post author:VCLRA contributor
  • Post published:December 7, 2023
  • Post category:Legislation/News

Sen. André Jacque (R-DePere) entered the wakesports fray last week, releasing a proposal that would manage wakesports on Wisconsin waters under terms largely in line with those proposed in recent popular Wisconsin Conservation Congress resolutions.

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Read more about the article Wisconsin Green Fire social event announced

Wisconsin Green Fire social event announced

  • Post author:VCLRA contributor
  • Post published:September 7, 2023
  • Post category:Events

A social featuring WGF’s Northern Lake Toolbox workshops will be held October 18th at the North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm.

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Read more about the article Fishing on Conover Lakes – a WDNR Fisheries Program

Fishing on Conover Lakes – a WDNR Fisheries Program

  • Post author:VCLRA contributor
  • Post published:June 16, 2023
  • Post category:General interest/Education/Fisheries

The Conover Lakes Committee is sponsoring a DNR Fisheries program: "Fishing on Conover Lakes" on July 12, 2023, 5:30 pm at the Conover Recreation Center. Please join us -- it's free!

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Shoreland Owner Workshop

  • Post author:VCLRA contributor
  • Post published:April 28, 2023
  • Post category:Events/News

If you own lake or river shoreland property and would like to learn about best practices and programs to protect water quality and habitat, as well as permanent conservation options through NWLT, please join us on Monday, June 26 at 10 am at the Northwoods Center in Eagle River.

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Northwoods LIGHTS OUT!

  • Post author:VCLRA contributor
  • Post published:March 27, 2023
  • Post category:General interest/Best practices/Events/News

Looking for another way to enjoy the wonders of the Northwoods? Exploring the night skies, watching fireflies and stargazing are but a few ways to appreciate the darkness. Join us for two weekends of LIGHTS OUT...

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Read more about the article Permanent Shoreland Protection

Permanent Shoreland Protection

  • Post author:VCLRA contributor
  • Post published:March 1, 2023
  • Post category:Programs/Shoreland protection

Perma­nent land conser­va­tion is one of the most effective ways to safe­guard our lakes and rivers.  

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Read more about the article Changing climate impacts our lakes

Changing climate impacts our lakes

  • Post author:VCLRA contributor
  • Post published:September 30, 2022
  • Post category:General interest/Education/News/Research

by Dea Larsen Converse, larsenconver@wisc.edu  A recently released report on climate impacts to water resources in Wisconsin from the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI) shows that warming temperatures…

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Read more about the article Aquatic Invasive Species 2022 Snapshot Day is August 20

Aquatic Invasive Species 2022 Snapshot Day is August 20

  • Post author:VCLRA contributor
  • Post published:August 10, 2022
  • Post category:Invasives

Join the statewide search for aquatic invasive species! This statewide, one-day event connects volunteers, water lovers, and local groups in a search for aquatic invasive species (AIS). You can help…

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