North Lakeland Woods and Water Conference
Our registration is now open for the 2nd annual North Lakeland Woods and Water Conference to be held on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Northern Lights dazzle Vilas night skies
My first northern lights sighting happened on September 18 of 2023; they danced so vividly overhead and I was awestruck! After seeing the first image on my camera display I was hooked! You could see all the true colors, and it was so beautiful and amazing ...
Video and photos from 2024 six-county meeting
Missed our 2024 Northwoods Six-County Lakes and Rivers Meeting in July? No problem — view the video plus event photos online.
North Lakeland Woods & Waters Conference Held May 3rd
The North Lakeland Woods & Waters Conference to be held at the North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters, WI on Friday May 3rd, 2024.
Grade 4-6, Brynn Schillinger 1st place and Rose Redman 2nd place. Photo credit Beth Schillinger
Vilas Youth Conservation Poster & Speaking Competitions
Students from Vilas County schools took part in the Vilas County Youth Conservation Poster & Speaking Competitions, hosted by Vilas County Land & Water. Overall 84 students submitted material, and an awards ceremony was held at the Olson Memorial Library in January.
Fishing on Conover Lakes – a WDNR Fisheries Program
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!
2023 VCLRA Summer Newsletter
News about the the July 14th six-county lakes and rivers conference featuring a panel on law-enforcement challenges affecting the health and enjoyment of our lakes; update on wake boat resolutions and more!
2023 6-county lakes & rivers workshop
REVISED: This year's 6-county lakes & rivers meeting will take place on July 14th and include updates on Wisconsin legislation, invasives and other issues of interest to our lake community, plus highlight the role of law enforcement on maintaining the health and enjoyment of our Northwoods lakes and rivers.
Winter 2022-23 newsletter available
Our Winter 2022-2023 newsletter is available. Read about Hazardous Wake Issues, Blue Heron Stewardship awards, AIS prevention and much more…
Changing climate impacts our lakes
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…