Trout Lake Station open house — July 31st
Save the date!! July 31st 1-5 PM is the UW Madison Trout Lake Station summer open house! We’re so excited to invite all of our fellow lake lovers to come…
How does Eurasian watermilfoil compare to native plants as habitat?
Eurasian watermilfoil is an invasive aquatic plant now widespread in Wisconsin lakes. It often persists at low levels, it can form dense surface‑topping mats that outcompete native vegetation.
Final Agenda for Six-County Lakes & Rivers Meeting
This year's 6-county meeting theme is “WHAT'S YOUR LAKE'S REPORT CARD?” In addition to presentations on timely topics, there will be exhibits from educational and nonprofit organizations and excellent opportunities for networking. All are welcome; there is no charge and no need to register.
Summer 2026 Newsletter: from Connection to Cleanup
We’re excited to share the VCLRA Summer 2026 newsletter. Inside, we invite you to explore upcoming events and workshops, including the Six-County Meeting on July 17th and educational programs like…
Free Shorelines 101 Workshop
As a lakefront property owner, do you ever wonder what you should and shouldn’t do on your shoreline? Most of us want to balance lake health with having a comfortable home. Get your questions answered...
North Lakeland Woods & Water Conference showcasing Northwoods science and stewardship
Save the date! Join us for the North Lakeland Woods and Water Conference, showcasing science and stewardship of the Northwoods. From forest floors to lake shores, discover how land, water, and community shape the Northwoods. Attendees will gain valuable insights from scientists, resource professionals, and fellow outdoor enthusiasts who share a passion for protecting our Northwoods.
Wishing You a Joyful Season and a Happy New Year!
As the year comes to a close, we wish you a season filled with peace, good health, and time well spent with those who matter most. Thank you for the…
2025 Vilas County Lakes Conservation Partners Meeting
Get the inside scoop on what lake organizations are doing in Vilas County with lake conservation.
Video Coverage: 2025 Six-County Lakes & Rivers Meeting
Did you miss our 2025 Northwoods Six-County Lakes and Rivers Meeting? No problem — view the full event video, speaker presentations plus event photos.
2025 six-county meeting presentations & photos
View photos and presentations from our recent six-county lakes & rivers meeting held on July 11th at Nicolet College.
VCLRA’s Summer 2025 newsletter has taken flight!
Read about our six-county lakes and rivers meeting on Friday, July 11th, an update on enhanced wakesurfing, VCLRA's Northwoods Businesses for Clean Water (NBCW) initiative, celebrating our night skies and more…
VCLRA’s Winter 24-25 newsletter is out!
Read about our revised membership process, a new state-wide coalition on wake boats, climate change, Blue Heron award recipients and more…
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.
Happy Holidays
This holiday season, we are grateful for your steadfast trust, collaboration and support of VCLRA as we celebrate another remarkable year. It has meant so much to have you as…
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 ...
Vilas County Lakes Conservation Partners Meeting
Vilas County Land & Water Conservation is holding its annual fall meeting on lake conservation on Thurs Oct 24th from 10 am-12:30 pm to share what local groups and professionals are doing to conserve lakes in Vilas County, and to report on the AIS section of the Vilas County Invasive Species Strategic Management Plan. This will be a virtual meeting. The public is welcomed!
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.
Our 2024 Summer newsletter is out!
IN THIS ISSUE: News about the the July 12th six-county lakes and rivers conference, impacts on walleye fisheries from climate change, an update on the citizen resolutions to regulate wake boats, more.
Annual Spring Hearing and Public Input Opportunity: Wakesurfing
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will once again offer their annual opportunity for the public to provide input on a variety of questions, including wake boat regulation, online starting at noon April 10 to noon on April 13, 2024.
Six-County Lakes Meeting: FINAL UPDATE
“Protecting Our Waters: We’re All Connected” is the theme for the annual Northwoods Six-County Lakes Meeting, set for Friday, July 12, at Nicolet College. The program will include discussion on the connections among water resources and the people who use them, along with presentations on the impacts of climate change.