New Shoreland Owners Initiative
Protect the lake you love
Helpful information for new lake property owners
To get you started we have highlighted some resources that provide invaluable information to help keep your lake beautiful and healthy.
Lake and Shoreland Guides
UW-Extension Lakes has compiled a large collection of guides that provide a wealth of background and how-to information, including restoration guides.
Wisconsin Healthy Lakes
Healthy Lakes includes 5 simple and inexpensive best practices that improve habitat and water quality on your lakeshore property.
Articles for new owners
2021 Six County Lakes & Rivers Conference Video
View all presentations from the 2021 six-county lakes and rivers conference, which was hosted by Vilas and Oneida County Lakes ...
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Debbie Millar (Ballard Lake) receives Blue Heron Award
The Vilas County Lakes and Rivers Association (VCLRA) awarded our Blue Heron Shoreland Stewardship Award to Debbie Millar of Ballard ...
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Six County Lakes & Rivers Conference Video
This is the video of the online Zoom conference held on Friday, July 10. The six-county lakes & rivers event ...
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Special Offer for new property owners
Fill out the application form below to get a free 1 year membership from both:
- Vilas County Lakes and Rivers Association
- Wisconsin Lakes