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
Vilas County passes zoning ordinance regulating tourist rooming houses
The Vilas County Tourist Rooming House Ordinance passed with a unanimous vote last week. This is an important tool to ...
Rushed legislation on wakeboats under consideration
State-wide legislation regulating wakesurfing with simply a 200-foot minimum distance from shore criterion for wake boats is under consideration. This ...
2023 VCLRA Summer Newsletter
Our latest newsletter is available online (print edition out soon). Read about: Six-county workshop/annual meeting on July 14th featuring an ...
Get expert advice from our lake specialists
Our board of directors and advisors have considerable expertise to help you keep your lake healthy and beautiful. We can help you find quality information, answer questions, and connect you with key resources.
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