"In 1999, Burnett County passed a series of shoreland zoning changes to protect the water quality of lakes in Burnett County. One of those changes was to create a program to reward people for following shoreland zoning ...

"In 2016, the Green Lake Association made a bold shift by prioritizing storytelling over securing silent auctions at their annual fundraiser, leading to a transformative program pillar model. Discover how this model has ...

2024 Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention Agenda At-A-Glance

"Competing demands for land and water resources challenge decision processes in many urbanizing agricultural areas of the Upper Midwest, including the Yahara watershed of Dane County, Wisconsin. Rising precipitation, ...

"During the summer of 2023, the Ashippun Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District, in coordination with Southeast Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, concluded a study of wake boat impacts on this small Southeast ...

"Natural and man-made waves play an important part of managing shorelines in lakes and riverine environments with a high degree of recreational activity. In this presentation, we will present findings of wave and wake ...

"Are watershed-wide best management practices (BMPs) sufficient in the face of mounting, historic challenges posed by climate change and internal loading on our lakes? Join us to explore why the incremental approach may ...

"Diatoms and macroinvertebrates have served as a foundation for indicating the ecological condition of freshwater streams for years. Statewide standards for environmental pollutants can serve as an excellent starting point ...

"Step into the enchanting world of salamanders and uncover their fascinating realm. Shedding their creepy-crawly stereotype, you’ll discover the richness and magic these creatures bring to our ecosystems. We’ll talk about ...

"The way that we view and manage aquatic plants has changed significantly over the last 175 years. This presentation will provide a historical overview of aquatic plant management (APM) in Wisconsin, highlighting key ...