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
WCC Spring Hearing accepting input on regulating wake surfing
As VCLRA has been reporting in recent years, the growing popularity of wake surfing boats presents challenges on state lakes ...
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Permanent Shoreland Protection
A priority of the Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) is to assist landowners in conserving sizable properties to protect our world-class ...
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Vilas County Local Regulation of Hazardous Wakes Workshop
SEATING LIMITED -- ACT NOW! If your town is considering a hazardous wake ordinance, you may want to attend this ...
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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