The Forest County native plant sale is in full swing. With there being just under 3 weeks left to order, there is still time for you to get your native plants! Native plants are a great way to attract birds butterflies, and bees to your property. They can also help to...
This story is courtesy of the Vilas County News Review. Vilas and Oneida counties have received more than $1.1 million in grant funding to help combat, prevent and study aquatic invasive species (AIS) in local waterbodies. The funding comes as part of Wisconsin DNR’s...
Once again, we are going to have our Annual Native Plant Sale! Native plants are a great way to attract birds, butterflies, and bees to your property. They can also help to stop erosion and sediment loss on shorelines. Consider planting native plants this summer...
Late ice fishing season can be both exciting and frustrating. On one hand, the days are longer, the sun in warmer, and the ice often feels safer to travel on than in the unpredictable early season. On the other hand, many anglers notice a trend that the fish don’t...
What Happened: On Thursday, February 19, Assembly Bill 1033 — the pro-wake sport, pro-industry bill — was amended to include provisions establishing Sandhill crane hunting permits (see HERE). The amended bill was then brought to a vote and passed in the Assembly....
ACTION ALERT Public Hearing Set For Competing Wake Sport Bills Wisconsin Lakes OPPOSES Senate Bill 1025. Wisconsin Lakes SUPPORTS Senate Bill 1024. If you can attend the public hearing - PLEASE DO! Keep your message respectful and concise, but stand firm on what you...
On Thursday, February 12, Senate Bill 1024 was introduced. This bill requires wake sports to maintain a distance of 500 feet from shore, operate in water at least 20 feet deep, and it preserves local control. Wisconsin Lakes continues to advocate for the four main...
A big thank you to everyone who contacted their legislators and to those who attended the public hearing in opposition to the pro-wake sport, pro-industry bill AB 1033. Your voice matters!The bad news from Wednesday is the committee voted to approve the bill along...
URGENT ACTION ALERT A pro-wakesport bill introduced! AB1033 was introduced into the legislature today!This pro-wakesport supported bill fails to protect Wisconsin's lakes, their shorelines, and the safety of other lake users. Here's what you need to know and what you...
